To: Bureau Directors, Regional Directors
Heads of State Colleges and Universities
Heads of Private Schools, Colleges and Universities
Heads of Community Colleges and Universities

1. Pursuant to DECS Order No. 3, s. 1993 and the Manual of Regulations for Private Schools, the Policies and Standards for the degrees Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management are issued for the guidance of institutions offering the said courses.
2. The inclosed set of policies and standards embodies the guidelines for the establishment and operation of Bachelor of Science in Tourism (BST) and Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM). These standards have been finalized by the Bureau of Higher Education and the Technical Committee on Tourism Education, in coordination with the Department of Tourism and in consultation with school heads, deans, department heads, and faculty members of schools offering BST and BSHRM, and DECS regional supervisors.
3. This Order supersedes all existing policies and standards related to tourism and hotel and restaurant management courses and will take effect, beginning school year 1994-95.
4. All concerned are required to prepare and make the necessary adjustments to their programs and facilities in compliance with the requirements of the inclosed guidelines and standards.

Incl.: As stated
Reference: DECS Order: (No. 3, s. 1993)
Allotment: 1-3-4—(M.O. 1-87)

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:
Course of Study, COLLEGIATE
PROGRAM, SCHOOL
POLICY
UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES