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Tourism Management, B.S.

Tourism is one of the largest and fastest growing job markets in the country, and the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management prepares students for global careers that blend business management and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The University of South Carolina is ranked among the top 12 in the nation and No. 25 in the world for hospitality and tourism management. Its Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management degree program empowers students to thrive in a global industry that connects cultures, inspires adventure, changes lives and drives economies. 

Tourism is a dynamic field of study that integrates destination marketing, hospitality, attraction management, event planning and more—all working together to attract a wide range of visitors to a location.

Tourism management majors begin their studies with a strong business foundation—accounting, economics, business law, communications and computer applications. The degree program builds upon this foundation with industry-specific curriculum, such as destination marketing, festival planning, sustainable tourism, tourism management and more. Students can also add a minor in event management. 

The Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management degree is accredited by the  Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Management  and requires 120 credit hours, including:

• 51 hours of credits in the HRTM major, including internships
• 30 hours of foundational, management-focused courses
• 31-43 hours of Carolina Core

Sample Course Overview

Freshman year.

English Foreign language Foundations of tourism Natural science History Hotel management Introduction to hospitality Mathematics / statistics University 101

Sophomore Year

Accounting Business communications Business law Club management Conference and meeting planning Economics Food and beverage production Resort development and management International hotel management Purchasing and controls  

Junior Year

Festival planning and management Hospitality / tourism electives Hospitality / tourism internship Literature / fine arts Personnel organization and supervision Principles of management Principles of marketing Professional development seminar Services management

Senior Year

Sustainable tourism planning Hospitality finance Hospitality / tourism analytics Hospitality / tourism marketing Hospitality management strategies Revenue management Tourism information technology Wine and spirits in food service establishments Financial management

For more details about the degree requirements and curriculum for the B.S. in tourism management, please visit the academic bulletin .

Atop the SEC

The University of South Carolina ranks among the top 12 schools in the U.S. and atop the SEC for hospitality and tourism management according to the ShanghaiRanking's 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

Industry Opportunities

When you're one of the top schools in the nation for hospitality and tourism management, it means you have some of the best and brightest students preparing to join the industry. Students are able to get a head start on their professional careers with opportunities to attend some of the biggest conferences in the world, like the annual IAAPA Expo, the global attractions industry's premier event.

Get Involved

There are endless ways to get involved on campus at USC through student organizations designed to enrich your education and expand your network. The theme parks and attractions club is just one of the tourism-related organizations you can join.

Undergraduate Internship Requirement

Every tourism management major graduates with career-related work experiences, or internships, on their resume. This experience can be any job in the tourism industry and can include responsibility in a managerial or supervisory position where student's gain leadership experience. To learn more, visit our internships page .

Career Success

The college provides dedicated   internship directors, experienced faculty and corporate engagement resources   to help students get the most out of opportunities to work with companies such as the U.S. Travel Association, Sea Island Resort, Disney World, convention and visitors bureaus, departments of parks and recreation, airlines, as well as resorts, theme parks and other local and regional attractions and festivals.

Explore With Study Abroad

Immersion in international experiences broadens horizons and prepares students for exciting work opportunities around the world. Our faculty lead custom study abroad courses in China, South America and Europe. The school also offers two semester-long exchange programs with partner hospitality universities in Aruba  and the Galápagos Islands .

Galápagos Islands

The Galápagos Islands offer students a special opportunity to become totally immersed in a global learning environment that epitomizes subjects on sustainable tourism, tourism photography, scuba diving, and much more.

Students interested in tourism and hospitality management can study next to the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea as they learn about tourism economies, hotel management, destination marketing, event management, cruise ship management, and more.

Learning Outcomes

• Students should be able to apply business management principles to identify problems and utilize analytical reasoning to formulate local-to-global solutions. 
• Students should be able to identify, evaluate and explain tourism impacts on the host community and global environment. 
• Students should be able to examine and apply tourism policy and planning principles to match the needs of diverse stakeholders, destinations and environments. 
• Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and characteristics of tourism as an academic area of study. 
• Students should be able to understand the products, processes, structure(s) and interactions in the tourism system.

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Bachelor of Business Administration Hospitality and Tourism Management

Program at a glance, what do you do with a degree in hospitality and tourism management.

Make the most of your passion for sharing new places and experiences. Our Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Hospitality and Tourism Management concentration can help you develop the skills to manage hotels, restaurants, resorts and other businesses.

Program details

Bachelor of business administration, hospitality and tourism management program overview.

Learn best practices with this hospitality and tourism management degree. You’ll study the structure, role and management of domestic and international food, lodging and travel organizations and find ways to maximize guest experiences while maintaining profit margins.

What skills do you need for a career in hospitality and tourism management?

• Explore the impact of tourism on the world economy.
• Examine quality management practices to implement effective quality standards throughout the organization.
• Figure out how to use statistical data to inform decision-making to improve hospitality operations.
• Implement cost control and financial management strategies within the hospitality industry.
• Examine the procedures related to operations and management of facilities in the hospitality and tourism industries.

Class size varies based on course objectives and the teaching demands of the subject matter. In general, Strayer University aims to keep the student-to-instructor ratio low.

How long does it take to get a degree in business administration?

• There are 40 11-week courses in this program.
• How many courses you take at a time will determine how long the overall program will be.
• Strayer University credits are expressed in quarter hours.
• One quarter hour of credit is granted for the successful completion of 10 contact hours per course.
• The standard requirement for one course is for students to spend 10 to 14 hours in weekly work, including in- and out-of-classroom work, for a total of 135 hours by the end of the course. Strayer’s course design uses this requirement to meet applicable regulatory standards.

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Strayer University has distinct accreditations and affiliations that attest to our academic quality. We're committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn a diploma you're proud to display.  View the ACBSP student achievement information .

Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission)  www.msche.org . Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.

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In most cases, Strayer’s BBA program consists of 40 courses, with the price of $1525 per course. There are additional fees for textbooks and supplies, a $65 technology fee each term and a one-time $150 degree conferral fee.

Transfer credits

Courses from another institution may be eligible for transfer credits to Strayer, which can help reduce the number of courses you need to graduate and your overall tuition. You can transfer up to four classes toward your bachelor’s degree (if approved). The Strayer transfer credit page  has more information, as well as a tool to estimate how many transfer credits you may be able to apply to your Strayer degree program.

Scholarships and financial aid

There are a number of financial aid options worth exploring on our financial aid page. To apply for federal aid, prospective students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Stafford loans are available for graduate study. These are direct unsubsidized loans, not based on financial need. Unlike subsidized loans, Stafford loan interest will accrue while in the program. Making interest payments while in school will help reduce the amount of principal that would otherwise build up, reducing your end cost.

There are also scholarships and private loans available for Strayer students.

More than 500 organizations – including corporations and community colleges – invest in their employees by partnering with Strayer University to offer access to discounted education programs. If your employer is a Corporate Alliance Partner, you may qualify for programs that can help you discover career pathways in your field.

Private loans

Nonfederal loans can help pay the difference between the cost of attendance and the total of loans and grants received from other tuition assistance programs.

Military tuition assistance

Scholarships are offered to eligible students currently serving in the military, as well as military spouses. Strayer is also approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Learn more about the Strayer University active military assistance program here .

Veteran benefits

In addition to participating fully in the Yellow Ribbon Program, Strayer is approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Student veterans can receive transfer credit for military training and life experiences.

What coursework do you need to specialize in hospitality and tourism management?

Explore management theory, cost control, security issues and technology trends across local, regional and global levels.  View all courses

What is a minor in college?

A minor is a group of five courses in a select subject area that can add depth to your resume and round out your degree. Pursuing a minor offers you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in a secondary area of interest outside of your major and concentration.

How does a minor work?

Since you can use elective courses to complete a minor, in some cases you may not have to spend extra time or money on additional courses to complete your degree. Keep in mind that courses used to complete your major can’t be applied toward a minor.

Should you get a minor in college?

Getting a minor can help give you professional skills. It demonstrates your forward thinking, self-motivation and organization – all valuable skills in the workplace.

Hospitality and tourism management concentration course list

Receive an overview of the hospitality industry, its career opportunities, an international perspective on the travel and tourism industry, and a comprehensive look at each department in the food service, lodging and travel industries. Explore basic management theories within the context of the industry.

Study product selection, purchase and storage of hospitality supplies. Learn to survey purveyors, write specifications, place orders, evaluate quality vs. cost and maintain purchasing records. Access a wide range of knowledge and specific solutions needed to keep costs low and margins high. Apply technology to cost control and employ manager-developed Excel spreadsheets and web sites. Examine uniform systems of accounting for restaurants; menu analysis; and cost/volume/profit analysis menu pricing and strategy.

Study hospitality and hotel management and front office management systems by detailing the flow of operational procedures for the total hotel organization. Examine the various elements of effective front office management, paying particular attention to the planning and evaluation of front office operations, human resources management, and guest services. Topics include interdepartmental communications, computer applications, managerial reporting and a review of the current and future trends in technology. Interpret statistical analyses in areas of price structure, occupancy patterns, and income to improve decision making and implement policy and procedure.

Review the development and operation of food service facilities of varying operational segments. Focus on concept development, menu management, human resource management, legal issues in the industry, managerial accounting management of internal operations and marketing initiatives. Get exposure to the various food service segments within the industry. Understand food service operations and management.

Being an effective communicator is an essential skill for any profession. In this course, you will learn the secrets to writing, listening, and speaking with credibility in order to share your voice with the world.

Provides a foundation in today's business operations with a focus on the major functions of a business (management, production, marketing, finance and accounting, human resource management, and various support functions). The course also provides an overview of business organizations and the competitive business environment, strategic planning, international business, ethical considerations, quality assurance and more.

Career exploration

What can you do with a bba in hospitality and tourism management.

While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the hospitality and tourism management field.

Versatile skills for your future

The Hospitality and Tourism Management concentration explores the roles and responsibilities of talent working in the hospitality industry. Students will learn to manage, communicate and analyze systems and processes to control cost and quality in the hospitality industry.

In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:

• Answer questions about hotel rules and services, and address any problems or concerns guests may have.
• Coordinate hotel operations with other managers.
• Identify problem areas within the operations and construct and execute plans to improve guest relations.
• Manage customer relations and cultivate repeat business.
• Monitor the hotel or facility’s financial transactions and income.
• Set room rates, create budgets and distribute funds to different departments.

Bachelor of Business Administration admission requirements

Before you can pursue your bachelor’s degree, you have to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you need to get started for admission to the university.

A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable

A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent

Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended

A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID

Learn more about the admission process at Strayer. Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization.

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Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.

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Hospitality and Tourism Management Major

White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Consistently ranked as one of the leading hospitality and tourism management programs, both globally and nationally, Purdue’s hospitality and tourism management program will immerse you in the fast-paced hospitality industry and prepare you to work in a variety of management positions. Hospitality is internationally relevant and a powerful economic driver, and Purdue’s hospitality and tourism management major equips you with valuable skills to create memorable experiences for consumers.

Coursework is challenging and relevant to today’s workforce needs, and you’ll learn from faculty who bring years of industry experience into the classroom. To prepare you to be a well-rounded hospitality business professional, courses explore accounting, marketing, lodging, food service, tourism, human resource management, law and more. The major also offers a strong foundation of management classes. Additionally, the program’s hands-on learning experiences will prepare you to work in any facet of the industry, from food service to lodging to tourism and beyond. You’ll also participate in a 320-hour hospitality and tourism management paid internship that aligns with your professional career goals. 

Through a tremendous partnership with White Lodging — a relationship that is unique to Purdue — students are also provided with opportunities and support from a leading hospitality company that is second to none. The White Lodging LAUNCH Hospitality Immersion Program provides hospitality and tourism students the opportunity to work on campus at the Union Club Hotel , part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection of brands. These world-class facilities provide an exceptional learning laboratory for students, and is the only luxury student-run hotel of its kind.

Career Opportunities

Students who majored in hospitality and tourism management have a 98% job placement rate, finding successful careers at Amazon, Disney, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International, White Lodging Services, and more. The following are notable career paths for hospitality and tourism management majors:

• Account executive
• Airline operations manager
• Catering director
• Convention/event planner
• Corporate recruiter
• Corporate travel manager
• Country club manager
• Director, convention and visitors bureaus
• Entrepreneur
• Events services manager
• Event planner
• Facilities manager (casino, healthcare, resort, sports venue, etc.)
• Food and beverage director
• Food service manager
• Hotel general manager
• Hotel operations director
• Human resources recruiter
• Marketing associate
• Product/equipment supplier
• Property manager
• Reservations coordinator
• Restaurant designer
• Restaurant owner/manager
• Revenue manager
• Sales representative
• Travel agency manager

Career Resources

• The  HTM Career Center  provides career planning services and coordinates more than 700 interviews each year.
• HTM Career Day  brings representatives from the industry to campus each fall for a career fair, keynote address and reception for employers and students.
• The  Center for Career Opportunities offers additional career fairs and assistance.
• The Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation can complement your hospitality and tourism management degree without the need to take additional credits.

Learning Experiences

• Connect all your hospitality and tourism management knowledge in the capstone course as you build your own hospitality business with a team of classmates.
• Complete two mandatory  paid internships .
• Immerse yourself in a world-class hotel learning experience right on campus at the Union Club Hotel when participating in White Lodging’s LAUNCH Hospitality Immersion Program . 
• Train in the school’s two  restaurants : the John Purdue Room (fine dining) and the Boiler Bistro (quick service).
• Complete an optional six-month paid internship at a Shangri-La Hotel in China, or  study abroad  at various destinations around the world.
• Join  HTM student organizations that are mentored by our award-winning faculty, including the HTM Society, which organizes the annual  Black Tie Dinner fundraising event.
• Enhance your plan of study by completing the event and meeting management minor or a certificate in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
• Participate in research activities to explore of a variety of topics within hospitality and tourism management.

Program Quick Facts

Degree Type: Bachelor’s

Location: West Lafayette

Department/School: White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Concentrations

Environmental Sustainability

The optional environmental sustainability concentration examines issues related to sustainability in the hospitality and tourism industry. Courses cover sustainable tourism and responsible travel, environmental ethics, environmental policy and more.

Hospitality Facilities Design and Management

The optional hospitality facilities design and management concentration allows you to focus on the systems, technology and architectural components of the hospitality industry. Courses cover mechanical and electrical systems, technology systems, construction management, facility design, project management and more.

Marketing and Sales

The optional marketing and sales concentration is designed for individuals interested in the process of generating revenue for hospitality and tourism businesses. Courses cover public relations, advertising, relationship selling, marketing, consumer behavior and more.

The optional finance concentration allows you to gain in-depth knowledge of managing financial affairs and financial decision-making in the business world. Courses cover investment management, corporate finance, international finance and more.

“Growing up as a part of a military family, I have moved many times. When it came time to select a university, I was living in Germany and had no idea where I wanted to go, but I knew I wanted to become an event management professional. After doing my research, I chose Purdue because of its highly esteemed HTM program!” — Claire

Hometown:  Fayetteville, North Carolina Major:   Hospitality & Tourism Management   Why Purdue:  Growing up as a part of a military family, I have moved many times. When it came time to select a university, I was living in Germany and had no idea where I wanted to go, but I knew I wanted to become an event management professional. After doing my research, I chose Purdue because of its highly esteemed HTM program! Favorite Place at Purdue:  My favorite place at Purdue is either the Marriott atrium or Mackey Arena. So many fun memories in both of those locations! Advice for an Incoming Freshman:  Don’t be afraid to change! College is all about finally having the chance to become someone you’ve always wanted to be. Seek out exciting opportunities to learn and grow, and trust me, these four years go by so fast, and you don’t want to waste a minute of it! I’m the president of HTM Society’s   Black Tie Dinner , if you have questions about anything please contact  [email protected] . Instagram:  @purdueblacktie

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About the Program

Consistently ranked as one of the leading hospitality and tourism management programs both nationally and internationally, Purdue’s Hospitality and Tourism Management major immerses students in the fast-paced hospitality and tourism industry, preparing them to work in a variety of leadership positions. By equipping students with valuable skills to create transformational experiences, graduates of the Hospitality and Tourism Management program possess an innovative mindset necessary to sustain an industry that is internationally relevant and a powerful economic driver.

Coursework is challenging and relevant to today’s workforce needs. Students learn from faculty who bring years of industry experience into the classroom, preparing students to become well-rounded hospitality business professionals. Coursework allows students to explore topics critical to their professional success, including leadership, accounting, marketing, lodging, foodservice, tourism, human resource management, law and more. In addition to providing a strong management foundation, the program’s hands-on learning experiences prepare students to work in any facet of the industry, from foodservice to lodging to tourism as well as hospitality adjacent industries such as healthcare, senior living, and real estate and investment. Students participate in a paid internship that aligns with their professional career goals and can add a minor in areas such as Event and Meeting Management, Real Estate, and Finance.

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hospitality and Tourism Management Major Change (CODO) Requirements    

Degree Requirements

120 credits required, departmental/program major course requirements (66-67 credits).

Students must earn a “C-“or better in all required major courses, except HTM 20200, which must be taken Pass / No Pass.

• HTM 10010 - Introduction To The Hospitality And Tourism Industry
• HTM 14100 - Financial Accounting For The Service Industries ♦
• HTM 17300 - Introduction To Tourism Management
• HTM 18100 - Introduction To Lodging Management
• HTM 19100 - Sanitation And Health In Foodservice, Lodging, And Tourism
• HTM 20200 - Hospitality And Tourism Work Experience
• HTM 21200 - Management And Leadership In Hospitality And Tourism
• HTM 21800 - Creating Experiences For A Diverse Society
• HTM 23100 - Hospitality And Tourism Marketing
• HTM 24100 - Managerial Accounting And Financial Management In Hospitality Operations
• HTM 25500 - Advanced Spreadsheet Techniques For Hospitality And Tourism Management
• HTM 29101 - Quantity Food Production And Service Laboratory
• HTM 29102 - Introduction To Foodservice Management
• HTM 30200 - Hospitality And Tourism Industry Internship (Single semester required: minimum 320 work hours for 1 credit or 640 for 2 credits)
• HTM 31200 - Human Resources Management For The Service Industries
• HTM 32200 - Hospitality Facilities Management
• HTM 34100 - Operations Control And Analysis In The Hospitality Industry
• HTM 38110 - Revenue Management In The Lodging Industry
• HTM 41100 - Hospitality And Tourism Law
• HTM 44100 - Financial Management For The Hospitality Industry or
• CSR 48400 - Consumer Investment And Savings Decisions or
• MGMT 30400 - Introduction To Financial Management or
• MGMT 31000 - Financial Management
• HTM 49111 - Beverage Operation Management
• HTM 49201 - Hospitality Operation Management And Leadership
• HTM 49901 - Business Development In Hospitality And Tourism
• HTM Selective - select from HTM Selective List - Credit Hours: 6.00

Optional Concentrations

• Environmental Sustainability Optional Concentration for HTM    
• Finance Optional Concentration for HTM  
• Hospitality Facilities Design and Management Optional Concentration for HTM   ​ 
• Marketing and Sales Optional Concentration for HTM  

Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (36-43 credits)

• COM 11400 - Fundamentals Of Speech Communication ♦ (satisfies Oral Communication for core)
• CS 23500 - Introduction To Organizational Computing ♦ or
• CNIT 13600 - Personal Computing Technology And Applications ♦
• CSR 28200 - Customer Relations Management
• ECON 21000 - Principles Of Economics ♦ (satisfies Human Cultures: Behavioral & Social Sciences for core) or
• AGEC 21700 - Economics ♦ (satisfies Human Cultures: Behavioral & Social Sciences for core) or
• ECON 25100 - Microeconomics ♦ (satisfies Human Cultures: Behavioral & Social Sciences for core)  or
• ECON 25200 - Macroeconomics ♦  (satisfies Human Cultures: Behavioral & Social Sciences for core)
• ENGL 10600 - First-Year Composition ♦ (satisfies Written Communication and Information Literacy for core) or
• ENGL 10800 - Accelerated First-Year Composition ♦ (satisfies Written Communication and Information Literacy for core)
• MA 15300 - College Algebra ♦ (satisfies Quantitative Reasoning for core) or
• MA 15555 - Quantitative Reasoning  ♦ (satisfies Quantitative Reasoning for core) or
• MA 16010 - Applied Calculus I ♦ (satisfies Quantitative Reasoning for core) or
• MA 16100 - Plane Analytic Geometry And Calculus I ♦ (satisfies Quantitative Reasoning for core)
• NUTR 30300 - Essentials Of Nutrition ♦ (satisfies Science for core)
• PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology
• SOC 10000 - Introductory Sociology or
• ANTH 10000 - Being Human: Introduction To Anthropology
• STAT 22500 - Introduction To Probability Models ♦ or
• STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods ♦
• Science - Credit Hours: 2.00 - 4.00 (satisfies Science for core)
• Human Cultures: Humanities - Credit Hours: 3.00 (satisfies Humanities for core)
• Science, Technology & Society - Credit Hours: 1.00 - 3.00 (satisfies Science, Technology & Society for core)

Electives (10-18 credits)

Supplemental lists.

Hospitality and Tourism Management Supplemental Information    

Grade Requirements

Students must earn a “C-“or better in all HTM courses, except HTM 20200, which must be taken Pass / No Pass.

Pass/No Pass Policy

• A student may elect the Pass / Not-Pass option for elective courses only, unless an academic unit requires that a specific departmental course/s be taken Pass / Not-Pass.  Students may elect to take University Core Curriculum courses Pass / Not-Pass; however, some major Plans of Study require courses that also fulfill UCC foundational outcomes.  In such cases, students may not elect the Pass / Not-Pass option.  A maximum of 24 credits of elective courses under the Pass / Not-pass grading option can be used toward graduation requirements. For further information, students should refer to the College of Health and Human Sciences Pass / Not-Pass Policy.

University Requirements

University core requirements, for a complete listing of university core course selectives, visit the provost’s website ..

• Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (BSS)
• Human Cultures: Humanities (HUM)
• Information Literacy (IL)
• Oral Communication (OC)
• Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
• Science #1 (SCI)
• Science #2 (SCI)
• Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
• Written Communication (WC) 

Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement

The civics literacy proficiency activities are designed to develop civic knowledge of purdue students in an effort to graduate a more informed citizenry. for more information visit the civics literacy proficiency  website..

Students will complete the Proficiency by passing a test of civic knowledge, and completing one of three paths:

• Attending six approved civics-related events and completing an assessment for each; or
• Completing 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship and Engagement that use C-SPAN material and completing an assessment for each; or
• Earning a passing grade for one of  these approved courses (or transferring in approved AP or departmental credit in lieu of taking a course).

Upper Level Requirement

• Resident study at Purdue University for at least two semesters and the enrollment in and completion of at least 32 semester hours of coursework required and approved for the completion of the degree. These courses are expected to be at least junior-level (30000+) courses.
• Students should be able to fulfill most , if not all , of these credits within their major requirements; there should be a clear pathway for students to complete any credits not completed within their major.

Sample 4-Year Plan

Fall 1st year.

• HTM 17300 - Introduction To Tourism Management or Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
• HTM 18100 - Introduction To Lodging Management or
• MA 15300 - College Algebra ♦ or
• MA 15555 - Quantitative Reasoning ♦ or
• MA 16010 - Applied Calculus I ♦ or
• MA 16100 - Plane Analytic Geometry And Calculus I ♦
• Human Cultures: Humanities core - Credit Hours: 3.00 or
• Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
• Elective - Credit Hours: 1.00/2.00

14-15 Credits

Spring 1st year.

• HTM 19100 - Sanitation And Health In Foodservice, Lodging, And Tourism or
• HTM 14100 - Financial Accounting For The Service Industries  ♦ or
• COM 11400 - Fundamentals Of Speech Communication ♦ or
• ENGL 10600 - First-Year Composition ♦ or
• ENGL 10800 - Accelerated First-Year Composition ♦
• ANTH 10000 - Being Human: Introduction To Anthropology or
• HTM 17300 - Introduction To Tourism Management or 

15-16 Credits

Fall 2nd year.

• ENGL 10800 - Accelerated First-Year Composition ♦ or
• COM 11400 - Fundamentals Of Speech Communication ♦
• CNIT 13600 - Personal Computing Technology And Applications ♦ or
• HTM 23100 - Hospitality And Tourism Marketing or
• HTM 24100 - Managerial Accounting And Financial Management In Hospitality Operations or
• HTM 14100 - Financial Accounting For The Service Industries
• CSR 28200 - Customer Relations Management or

14-16 Credits

Spring 2nd year.

• ECON 21000 - Principles Of Economics ♦ or
• ECON 25100 - Microeconomics ♦ or
• ECON 25200 - Macroeconomics ♦ or
• AGEC 21700 - Economics ♦ or
• PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology or
• HTM 21200 - Management And Leadership In Hospitality And Tourism or
• HTM 31200 - Human Resources Management For The Service Industries or
• HTM 25500 - Advanced Spreadsheet Techniques For Hospitality And Tourism Management or

Summer 2nd Year

Fall 3rd year.

• HTM 34100 - Operations Control And Analysis In The Hospitality Industry or
• HTM Select Course - Credit Hours: 3.00 or
• ECON 25100 - Microeconomics ♦ or
• AGEC 21700 - Economics ♦
• Science, Technology & Society selective - Credit Hours: 1.00-3.00 or
• NUTR 30300 - Essentials Of Nutrition or Science 3.00

Spring 3rd Year

• HTM 32200 - Hospitality Facilities Management or
• HTM 29102 - Introduction To Foodservice Management or
• HTM 29101 - Quantity Food Production And Service Laboratory or Elective - Credit Hours: 2.00
• Elective - Credit Hours: 1.00 or
• Science - Credit Hours: 3.00 or
• NUTR 30300 - Essentials Of Nutrition ♦
• STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods ♦ or
• HTM Select Course - Credit Hours: 3.00

Summer 3rd Year

• HTM 30200 - Hospitality And Tourism Industry Internship

1- 2 credits

Fall 4th year.

• HTM 49201 - Hospitality Operation Management And Leadership or
• HTM 38110 - Revenue Management In The Lodging Industry or
• Elective - Credit Hours: 2.00 or
• HTM 41100 - Hospitality And Tourism Law or
• MGMT 31000 - Financial Management or
• CSR 48400 - Consumer Investment And Savings Decisions
• HTM 49111 - Beverage Operation Management or Elective - Credit Hours: 1.00
• Elective - Credit Hours: 2.00

Spring 4th Year

• HTM 49901 - Business Development In Hospitality And Tourism or
• Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00 or
• HTM Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
• Human Cultures: Humanities core - Credit Hours: 3.00
• Electives - Credit Hours: 3.00 or
• Science, Technology & Society selective - Credit Hours: 1.00-3.00

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World Language Courses

World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor. (ASL-American Sign Language; ARAB-Arabic; CHNS-Chinese; FR-French; GER-German; GREK-Greek(Ancient); HEBR-Hebrew(Biblical); HEBR-Hebrew(Modern); ITAL-Italian; JPNS-Japenese; KOR-Korean; LATN-Latin; PTGS=Portuguese; RUSS-Russian; SPAN-Spanish)

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BS in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management Curriculum

Degree/curriculum structure.

LIBERAL ARTS CORE: Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality undergraduate students have the benefit of taking NYU liberal arts core courses—the hallmark of an NYU education. These courses sharpen reading comprehension and writing skills, elevate creative and critical thinking capacities, and enhance social and cultural understanding.

PROFESSIONAL CORE: The BS in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management has a professional core that consists of 29 credits and a capstone of 3 credits, which offer a comprehensive business curriculum that connects what students learn in the classroom to the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries.

CONCENTRATIONS: The BS in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management offers concentrations in  Event Management , Hotel Real Estate Finance and Development , Marketing and Analytics , Leadership and Management , Travel and Tourism Development , and Entrepreneurship.

INTERNSHIPS: Tisch Center of Hospitality internships are an integral component of the BS in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management and provide students with the opportunity to build professional portfolios, to network, and to gain hands-on experience within a professional environment. Students who register for the internship course receive credit for the hours worked during that semester.

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Core requirements.

The core requirements include courses in the professional and liberal arts core. Students will decide the course sequence with their academic adviser, and are required to take two professional courses each semester.

8 Units Required (AP Units Will Not Substitute)  

• EXWR1-UC7502 Writing Workshop I 4
• EXWR1-UC7503 Writing Workshop II 4
• WRI-UF101 Writing I 4
• WRII-UF102 Writing II 4

Students choose one of the following courses:

• MATH1-UC1105 Mathematical Reasoning 4
• MATH1-UC1171 Precalculus 4
• MATH-UA9 Algebra and Calculus 4
• MATH-UA121 Calculus I 4

Social Sciences

Students are required to take TCHT1-UC1000 Tourism Impacts and Issues and TCHT1-UC3470 Tourism Planning and Policy. They choose 4 of the remaining course options.

• TCHT1-UC1000 Tourism Impacts & Issues 4
• TCHT1-UC3470 Tourism Planning & Policy 4
• ECON-UA1 Introduction to Macroeconomics 4
• ECI-UF101 Principles of Macroeconomics 4
• ECON1-UC0301 Intro to Macroeconomics 4
• ECON-UA2 Introduction to Microeconomics 4
• ECON1-UC0302 Intro to Microeconomics 4
• CORE-UA105 Quantitative Reasoning: Elementary Statistics 4
• MATH1-UC1172 Statistical Methods 4
• PSYCH-UA1 Intro to Psychology 4
• PSYC1-UC6801 Intro to Psychology 4
• SOC-UA1 Intro to Sociology 4
• SOC-UA3 Introduction to Sociology: Great Books 4
• SOCY1-UC7200 Intro to Sociology 4

Natural Sciences

Students must select one of the following courses:

• ENVST-UA100 Environmental Systems Science 4
• ENVST-UA101 Environment and Society 4
• CORE-UA200s Physical Science (formerly Natural Science I) - Select One 4
• CORE-UA300s Life Science (formerly Nature Science II) - Select One 4
• BIOL-UA11 Principles of Biology I 4

CORE-UA 000s Foreign Language I or American Sign Language

CORE-UA 000s Foreign Language II, American Sign Language or CORE-UA 700s Expressive Cultures

Humanities Electives I (4 credits)

Humanities Electives II (4 credits)

CORE-UA 500s Cultures and Contexts (select one)  (4 credits)

CORE-UA 400s Texts and Ideas (select one) (4 credits)

Professional Studies Requirement: Major Core

Students are required to take all courses below.

• TCHT1-UC1070 Introduction to Hospitality 3
• TCHT1-UC1100 Financial Management for Hospitality & Tourism 3
• TCHT1-UC1120 Hotel & Tourism Accounting 3
• TCHT1-UC1300 Hospitality & Tourism Sales & Marketing 3
• TCHT1-UC1500 Research Methods 3
• TCHT1-UC1600 Business Fundamentals 3
• TCHT1-UC2000 Internship I 1
• TCHT1-UC2001 Internship II 1
• TCHT1-UC1920 Strategies for Academic Success
• TCHT1-UC1130 Hospitality and Travel Technology and Innovation 3
• TCHT1-UC1140 Service Operations 3
• TCHT1-UC1150 Data Analytics and Visualization 3

Students are not required to select electives from the following list, but can use them towards their General Electives or as substitutions in their concentration.

• TCHT1-UC2010 Internship III 1
• TCHT1-UC3900 Independent Study 1-4
• TCHT1-UC3905 Special Topics in Hospitality 3
• TCHT1-UC3910 Special Topics in Travel and Tourism 3
• TCHT1-UC3915 Special Topics in Events 3
• TCHT1-UC3920 Field Study in Hospitality 3
• TCHT1-UC3925 Field Study in Travel and Tourism 3
• TCHT1-UC3930 Field Study in Events 3

Students are required to complete the capstone course listed below. (1 course, 3 credits)

• TCHT1-UC4000 Consulting Practicum 3

Concentrations

The BS in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management prepares students for a wide range of careers in hotels, restaurants, catering companies, real estate and management services companies, online travel agencies, marketing and PR firms, destination marketing organizations, event companies and consulting firms. The degree has six concentrations:

Event Management >

This concentration explores career opportunities in festivals, weddings and social events, trade shows, and experiential marketing.

Hotel Real Estate Finance and Development >

This concentration provides students with in-depth knowledge of financial management and the hotel development process.

Marketing and Analytics >

In this concentration, students study hospitality and travel sales and marketing, as well as strategies and processes that optimize a business’s revenues.

Leadership and Management >

This concentration focuses on the operational aspects of hospitality businesses – a great concentration for budding general managers!

Travel and Tourism Development >

This concentration prepares students for careers in destination marketing organizations, (online) travel agents, tour operators, airlines, cruise lines, PR firms, and visitor attractions.

Entrepreneurship >

In this concentration, students will learn the different aspects of the typical entrepreneurship journey: from ideation, to prototyping,  to business launch, and management as applied to hospitality. 

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Arizona state university-downtown phoenix.

• Campus + Online
• In-State $10,710
• Out-of-state $28,800
• Retention Rate 85%
• Acceptance Rate 82%
• Students Enrolled 11,420
• Institution Type Public
• Percent Online Enrollment 57%
• Accreditation Yes

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

• In-State $5,720
• Out-of-state $5,720
• Retention Rate 61%
• Acceptance Rate 97%
• Students Enrolled 3,096
• Institution Type Private
• Percent Online Enrollment 21%

Florida International University

• In-State $4,721
• Out-of-state $16,529
• Retention Rate 89%
• Acceptance Rate 58%
• Students Enrolled 58,711
• Percent Online Enrollment 68%

George Mason University

• In-State $9,060
• Out-of-state $32,520
• Retention Rate 86%
• Acceptance Rate 87%
• Students Enrolled 37,863
• Percent Online Enrollment 33%

Indiana University-Bloomington

• In-State $9,575
• Out-of-state $35,140
• Retention Rate 90%
• Acceptance Rate 78%
• Students Enrolled 43,260
• Percent Online Enrollment 19%

Johnson & Wales University-Online

• In-State $13,365
• Out-of-state $13,365
• Retention Rate 25%
• Acceptance Rate 41%
• Students Enrolled 1,752
• Percent Online Enrollment 0%

New York University

• In-State $50,684
• Out-of-state $50,684
• Retention Rate 94%
• Acceptance Rate 16%
• Students Enrolled 52,885
• Percent Online Enrollment 10%

Purdue University-Main Campus

• In-State $9,208
• Out-of-state $28,010
• Retention Rate 91%
• Acceptance Rate 60%
• Students Enrolled 45,500
• Percent Online Enrollment 22%

Rochester Institute of Technology

• In-State $44,049
• Out-of-state $44,049
• Retention Rate 88%
• Acceptance Rate 71%
• Students Enrolled 16,254
• Percent Online Enrollment 18%

Temple University

• In-State $16,080
• Out-of-state $28,992
• Students Enrolled 38,794

Texas A&M University-College Station

• In-State $7,941
• Out-of-state $34,190
• Retention Rate 93%
• Students Enrolled 68,726
• Percent Online Enrollment 14%

University of Hawaii-West Oahu

• In-State $7,344
• Out-of-state $20,304
• Retention Rate 76%
• Acceptance Rate 84%
• Students Enrolled 3,049
• Percent Online Enrollment 71%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

• In-State $15,791
• Out-of-state $35,112
• Acceptance Rate 64%
• Students Enrolled 31,350
• Percent Online Enrollment 15%

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

• In-State $15,520
• Out-of-state $32,050
• Students Enrolled 14,788
• Percent Online Enrollment 16%

University of Southern Maine

• In-State $7,868
• Out-of-state $20,692
• Retention Rate 69%
• Acceptance Rate 81%
• Students Enrolled 8,429
• Percent Online Enrollment 40%

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The mission of a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management is to prepare students for managerial positions in the dynamic and increasingly global hospitality and tourism industry, as well as for the development of human resources in this field. Graduates are able to enter professional positions in tourism, hospitality, restaurant, and event management fields such as convention and visitors’ centers, destination management organizations, conference centers, resorts, casinos, hotels, theme parks, theaters, restaurants, and clubs. Field work experience permits students to draw the links between theory taught in the classroom and practice observed in the field, thus improving their education and skills.

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Hospitality Degree Overview

With the Hospitality and Tourism degree , students gain the skills to further their careers and to make a meaningful impact on the world while doing something they love.

Students will acquire the skills needed to lead a financially sound business, develop strong management skills and develop sound business strategies. In addition, students learn about tourism’s impact on resources and communities, and develop strategies that will ensure a more sustainable future for the industry.

Fieldwork experience permits our students to draw the links between theory and practice, improving their education and skills. For that reason, students complete two internships in the hospitality and tourism field toward the end of their degree program. This integration of theory and practice forms the foundation of our curriculum design and instructional delivery.

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Hospitality Courses & Curriculum

To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, students must earn 120 semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credit hours. Program requirements are listed below.

Lower Division Requirements (60 credits)

• COMP 110 Computer and Office Applications
• ENGL 101 English Composition I
• ENGL 102 English Composition II
• GNED 112 Student Success Strategies
• MATH 106 College Mathematics MATH 110 College Algebra
• ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I
• ACCT 110 Principles of Financial Accounting II
• BUS 110 Foundations of Business
• BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
• BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
• ECON 201 Principles of Economics
• FIN 230 Fundamentals of Finance
• MGMT 230 Organizational Behavior
• MGMT 250 Introduction to Business Analysis
• MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing
• HOSP 100 Introduction to Hospitality
• TOUR 110 Principles of Tourism
• HOTO 220 Customer Service Management
• HOTO 230 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing

Upper Division (60 credits)

• Successful completion of general education course requirements
• Successful completion of lower division core courses
• ENGL 395 Research and Report Writing
• MATH 323 Research and Statistical Analysis
• PSYC 201 Principles of Psychology
• SCIE 312 Environmental Science and Sustainability
• MGMT 305 Organizational Communications
• MGMT 360 Leadership
• MGMT 417 Human Resource Management
• MGMT 427 Operations Management
• HOTO 300 Meetings and Events Management
• HOTO 310 Technology in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• HOTO 320 Revenue Management
• HOTO 435 Strategic Management and Planning for Hospitality and Tourism
• HOTO 490 Hospitality and Tourism Internship I 107
• HOTO 495 Hospitality and Tourism Internship II

Hospitality Requirements & Outcomes

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Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management are able to:

• Apply technical and management skills in the hospitality and tourism industry.
• Identify and communicate a long-range vision and strategy for a service organization.
• Plan and monitor the revenue activity of a hotel or facility.
• Participate in financial activities such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Complete an admissions interview conducted in person or via online methods.
• Sign and submit an attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
• Equivalencies include a GED Certificate. Home schooled students must present a diploma that meets the requirements of the state in which it was issued. (Students with non-US credentials please see International Student Admissions Requirements below).
• Submit a completed application
• Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
• Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
• Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
• Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)

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Hospitality Concentrations

Hospitality management concentration courses.

• HOSP 350 Hotel Property and Facilities Management
• HOSP 360 Hotel Front Office Management
• HOSP 370 Housekeeping Management
• HOSP 450 Hotel Convention Sales and Services
• HOSP 460 Supervision & Leadership in Hospitality
• HOTO 470 Hospitality and Tourism Law

International Business Concentration Courses

• BUS 310 Export/Import Marketing
• MGMT 303 International Business Management
• MGMT 311 Supply Chain Management
• MGMT 440 International Organizational Development Strategies
• MRKT 424 International Marketing
• MRKT 450 New Product Development (US and Global)

Marketing Concentration Courses

• MRKT 350 Salesmanship
• MKRT 425 Consumer Behavior
• MRKT 427 Marketing Management
• MRKT 490 Marketing and Social Media

Restaurant and Food Service Management Concentration Courses

• REST 350 Restaurant Management
• REST 360 Food and Beverage Management
• REST 370 Food Safety and Sanitation Management
• REST 450 Purchasing for Food Service
• REST 460 Catering Operations

Tourism Management Concentration Courses

• TOUR 350 Travel Agency Management
• TOUR 360 Medical Tourism
• TOUR 370 Transportation and Tourism Management
• TOUR 450 Global Travel and Tourism
• TOUR 460 Sustainable Tourism

Bachelor in Hospitality Frequently Asked Questions

Hospitality is one of our undergraduate programs. This program will provide you with the skills and knowledge to oversee the administrative, operational, and commercial activities of hospitality firms daily.

Depending on whether you will choose to study full-time or part-time, on-campus or online, earning a Bachelor’s in Hospitality will typically take you four years to complete. However, you can choose an accelerated program to complete your degree in less time.

UOTP aims to provide qualitative education at an affordable price. So we can assure you that it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to get your degree. You can have a clearer idea of how much you will be spending on your education by calculating your school cost . Not to forget that UOTP offers financial aid , scholarships, and other financial resources to keep your education affordable.

A Bachelor of Science in Hospitality is designed to prepare students for management jobs in the fast-paced and increasingly global hospitality and tourism field. With this degree, you will be eligible for roles like travel agent, food service manager, holiday counselor, restaurant manager, and food and beverage director, among other job positions.

Yes, you can. The University of the Potomac gives you the opportunity to choose whether you want to enroll in an on-campus or online Hospitality program. It is entirely up to you to choose how you want to get your degree.

It all starts with you deciding to study Hospitality. After you make sure that you meet the UOTP admission requirements , you check the application deadline and start with the application procedures . Not to forget that you can always contact an admission officer to help you with the whole process.

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Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, major in Travel Operation and Service Management (4 years)

Offered by the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management  – Department of Tourism Management

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT  is a four-year degree program related to the fields of hospitality and tourism education. It provides students the opportunity to become directly involved in managing and planning the world’s biggest people industry – tourism.  This concentrates on courses such as history, travel, language, and other cultural aspects. It provides exposure and training of becoming experts in management of the travel, tour, and hospitality industry and will lead students to a journey toward a senior role in the exciting, diverse, and growing industry.

The BS Tourism Management program has two areas of specialization: (1) Major in Travel Operations and Service Management, and (2) Major in Recreation and Leisure Management.

The BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT Major in Travel Operations and Service Management program covers the study of various components focusing on the management, operations, and service delivery relevant to the travel and tourism industry. It encompasses technical, practical, and professional learning and application of skills with respect to specific areas such as travel agency management, tour arranging and planning, travel industry operations and procedures, tourism marketing and promotion strategies, travel counseling, travel industry law, international and domestic operations, and travel and tourism policy.

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The University of Santo Tomas, in pursuit of truth, guided by reason and illumined by faith, dedicates herself to the generation, advancement, and transmission of knowledge to form competent and compassionate professionals committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community.

I am a Thomasian. I carry the SEAL of Thomasian education. I am a S ervant leader, an E ffective communicator and collaborator, an A nalytical and creative thinker, and a L ifelong learner. With Christ at the center of my formation as a Thomasian, I am expected to demonstrate the following Thomasian Graduate Attributes ( ThoGAs ): 

SERVANT LEADER 

• Show leadership abilities to promote advocacies for life, freedom, justice, and solidarity in the service of the family, the local and global communities, the Church, and the environment. 
• Implement relevant projects and activities that speak of Christian compassion to the poor and the marginalized in order to raise their quality of life. 
• Show respect for the human person, regardless of race, religion, age, and gender. 

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR AND COLLABORATOR 

• Express oneself clearly, correctly, and confidently in various environments, contexts, and technologies of human interaction.
• Work productively with individuals or groups from diverse cultures and demographics. 
• Show profound respect for individual differences and/or uniqueness as members of God’s creation. 

ANALYTICAL AND CREATIVE THINKER 

• Show judiciousness and resourcefulness in making personal and professional decisions. 
• Engage in research undertakings that respond to societal issues. 
• Express personal and professional insights through an ethical and evidence-based approach. 

LIFELONG LEARNER 

• Engage in reflective practice to ensure disciplinal excellence and professional development. 
• Exhibit preparedness and interest for continuous upgrading of competencies required by the profession or area of specialization. 
• Manifest fidelity to the teachings of Christ, mediated by the Catholic Church, in the continuous deepening of faith and spirituality in dealing with new life situations and challenges. 

PEO1. Exhibit Christian leadership by promoting life advocacies through project implementation for social and economic transformation 

PEO2. Practice effective interpersonal and communication skills through collaboration, use of information technology, and respect for cultural heritage and diversity 

PEO3. Assess industry-academe trends and issues to generate research and business undertakings in tourism and hospitality through the basis of specific standards and criteria within personal, professional, societal, and ethical contexts 

PEO4. Employ a solid understanding and the need for continuous upgrading of the managerial and operational competencies of tourism and hospitality through reflective practice consistent with the global standards and Christian values 

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:

PO1. perform leadership skills in various areas of tourism through advocacy programs that aim to improve the quality of life of both local and global communities;

PO2. engage in meaningful collaboration, communication, and processing of information through technology to effectively perform assigned tasks in a diverse cultural environment;

PO3. apply analytical and quantitative skills to formulate business decisions producing quality research and business outputs that respond to tourism and hospitality issues and trends compliant with the laws of the society; and

PO4. demonstrate the ability to perform basic supervisory job functions, as well as entrepreneurial competencies, manifesting Christian values, in the tour, travel, leisure and recreation, and hotel and restaurant careers.

In addition, graduates of BS in Tourism Management Major in Travel and Operations Management should be able to create concrete plans for the different stakeholders through service learning, manifesting global innovations in varied forms of communication and collaboration (PO5-TOSM). 

Application Period: July to December of each year

Application Website

Release of Results: January 28 of the following year

Go to  THIS PAGE and look for the “College of Tourism and Hospitality Management” tab for the tuition fees.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of BS in Tourism Management, Major in Travel Operations and Service Management may be a/an:

Area Supervisor

Ground Handling Personnel

Training Staff

Area Manager

Group Coordinator

Ticketing Manager

Administrative Assistant

File Clerk 

Tourism Center Director

Airline Purser

Flight Attendant

Airline Manager

Information Specialist

Tour Planner

Communications Specialist

Media Specialist

Travel Promotions Staff

Country Manager

Media Coordinator

Travel Representative

Customer Service Representative

Media Liaison

Travel Editor

Customer Service Quality Director

Manager of Travel Literature

Travel Photographer 

Chief of News and Information

Operations Employee

Travel Writer

Director for Customer Care

Package Tour Coordinator

Travel Counselor (Domestic / International)

Economic Development Specialist

Product Development Manager

Research Analyst

Reservation Agents

Public Information Officer

Research Director

Reservations Manager

Public Relations Officer

Reservationist

Since the program includes business-related courses, a BS in Tourism Management graduate may also be a/an: 

Sales Representative

Commercial Account Specialist

Trainee Group Consultant

Marketing Analyst

Sales and Marketing Manager

Customer Analyst

Advertising Specialist

Management Personnel (4 functional areas-HR, Marketing, Operations, Finance plus IT)

Financial Analyst

Marketing Coordinator

Senior Manager of Strategy and Marketing

Merchandising Analyst

Advertising Manager

Student Experience and Support

Department of Tourism Management Facilities

The University of Santo Tomas provides student services that cater to academic, spiritual, and wellness concerns of students. These support units are found in the different parts of the campus and can be accessed by Thomasians. When the University shifted to distance learning, the services also transitioned to online services to continue addressing the needs of Thomasians.

Program Curriculum (New)

Effectivity: A.Y. 2023-2024

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Effectivity: A.Y. 2021-2022

Effectivity: A.Y. 2019-2020

Effectivity: A.Y. 2018-2019

Student Life

The Tourism Management Department regularly offers immersion programs for the students to see and gain first-hand knowledge of how the industry works. From hotels, cruise lines, and community immersions, various adventures await you!

Our students regularly participate in various tourism-related contests, such as PHILTOA, UFTE, Domestikwhiz, TourCon, and HRT.

Apart from classroom learning and industry immersions, the college also has educational tour for the students. One of the most awaited highlights of being a Tourism Management student is the exciting domestic tours in Cebu, Bohol, Palawan and international tours in South Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Our students are often invited to assist and become ushers for University activities inside and outside the campus giving them more exposure and a chance to practice service and hospitality skills they learn in the classroom namely, Papal Visit, diplomatic missions, national and international events, UAAP, etc.

The University of Santo Tomas is one of the leading private research universities in the Philippines and is consistently ranked among the top 1000 universities in the whole world. With academic degrees and research thrusts in the natural, health, applied, social, and sacred sciences, as well as business and management, the University continuously strives to make a positive impact on the society.

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