Welcome to Semester 2, 2025 at CBHTS!
On behalf of the College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies (CBHTS), it is an honour to welcome both new and returning students to Semester 2, 2025. Your enrolment and re-enrolment are significant achievements. We recognize that many challenges can prevent students from reaching university, from meeting academic requirements and choosing the right subject combinations to securing financial support. The fact that you are here at CBHTS is truly a cause for celebration – we’re excited to journey with you on what promises to be a life-changing experience.
Important Information for Your Academic Journey
As you embark on this new semester, here are a few key messages to keep in mind:
Your Program Structure is Your Guide: Every student at CBHTS will receive a detailed program structure. Think of this as your academic agreement, outlining the specific courses required for your chosen program. It’s crucial to stick to this structure as you progress.
Understand Your Timeline: Familiarize yourself with both the starting date and the expected completion date of your program. Knowing the courses to enrol in each semester is vital for successful progression and timely graduation.
Completion and Graduation Requirements: Your path to graduation depends on successfully completing your entire program structure, earning the required credit points, and fulfilling other essential requirements like industrial attachments, projects, and or workbooks. Our program structures are designed with tiered course levels, allowing you to build knowledge and gain competency progressively.
Our Diverse Offerings
For over a decade, CBHTS has proudly offered a wide range of mainstream subjects, including Accounting, Finance, Banking, Economics, Human Resources, Office Administration, Management, Marketing, Outsourcing, Customs, Hospitality, and Tourism Studies. Our offerings begin at the Certificate level, focusing primarily on trade and competency-based subjects. We adhere to the Fiji National Qualification Framework, providing structured pathways for Certificates, Diplomas, Bachelors, Postgraduate qualifications, Masters, and PhDs.
Exciting Developments at CBHTS
Earlier this year, CBHTS made significant strides:
Pacific Centre for Border Management: We launched the Pacific Centre for Border Management in collaboration with Charles Sturt University’s Centre for Customs & Excise Studies. This strategic partnership enhances our ability to reach regional markets. At the launch, we also introduced a new Bachelor in Customs and Border Management, designed to equip industry professionals with new qualifications and improved skills.
Certificate in Corrections Program: We also launched a Certificate in Corrections program specifically for new recruits of the Fiji Corrections Services. We’re proud to announce that our first cohort will officially receive their completion certificates at the coming December graduation ceremony.
The Power of Education
I am reminded of what the great physicist Albert Einstein once said: “What a person does on his own, without being stimulated by the thought and experiences of others, is even in the best cases rather paltry and monotonous.” This perfectly encapsulates the essence of education – to stimulate young minds and create a dynamic learning environment where meaningful interactions flourish. CBHTS is precisely such a place.
We wish you a productive and enriching Semester 2, 2025!
Dr Asaeli Tamanitoakula Tuibeqa
Dean – College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies (CBHTS)
Fiji National University