Tourism Management (Comprehensive) (BS)

This major is offered in cooperation with the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability.

Major Requirements

General Education Requirement (3 hours)

GRY 108 - Principles of Sustainability

Core Requirements (21 hours)

Career Development Experiences (3 to 6 hours)

One course from:

Public Affairs Capstone Experiences (3 hours)

One course from:

Certificate Requirement (23 to 30 hours)

Certificates serve as specialized credentials that offer students a thorough and nuanced comprehension of the intricate dynamics within the tourism industry. Students are required to declare and complete one certificate from each certificate category. No more than two courses from the major’s required course list can be double-counted in the certificate requirements.

1. Specialized Tourism: Students focus on the core sectors of tourism.

Advanced Hospitality Leadership Certificate (12 hours)
Essentials of Hospitality Management Certificate (12 hours)
Event Planning Certificate (14 hours)
Food and Beverage Operations Certificate (14 hours)
Globalization and Sustainability Certificate (12 hours)
Lodging Management Certificate (14 hours)

Online Entrepreneurship Certificate (12 hours)

Recreation Administration Certificate (12 hours)

Sustainable Tourism Certificate (12 hours)

Theme Park Management Certificate (15 hours)

2. Integrated Tourism: Students learn to apply tourism principles to broader contexts.

Agricultural Economics Certificate (11 to 12 hours)
Esports Studies Certificate (15 hours)
International Agriculture Leadership Certificate (12 hours)
Intercultural Communication Certificate (12 hours)
Leadership Development Certificate (15 hours)
Nonprofit Leadership Certificate (12 hours)
Organizational Communication Certificate (12 hours)
Outdoor Leadership Certificate (12 hours)
Sport Administration Certificate (12 hours)
The Modern Global Economy Certificate (12 hours)

Note:

Students are required to declare, complete, and apply to graduate for all required certificates in order to successfully complete major requirements. Up to 6 hours can be counted towards both core requirement and certificate requirement.