Tourism Management Specialization

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The student with a specialization in tourism management may choose a career in travel- and tourism-related industries, including hotels, resorts, convention centers, cruise lines, airlines, visitor centers, casinos, tour companies, meeting and event planning, and others.

Recreation and Tourism Core Requirements

FCSG 220 - Leadership in Human Development Credits: (4)
FCSG 230 - Program and Event Budgeting Credits: (2)
FCSG 320 - Program Management and Planning Credits: (4)
FCSG 379 - Professional Development and Internship Planning Credits: (3)
FCSG 419 - Applied Research and Evaluation Credits: (3)
FCSG 420 - Program Promotion and Advertising Credits: (5)
HRM 381 - Management of Human Resources Credits: (5) OR
RT 380 - Supervision in the Hospitality Industry Credits: (5)
RT 201 - Introduction to Recreation and Tourism Credits: (3)
RT 292 - Practicum Credits: (1-3) Must be taken for 6 credits.
RT 309 - Facility Planning and Sustainable Design Credits: (4)
RT 330 - Sustainable Resources for Recreation and Tourism Credits: (3)
RT 484 - Legal Liability and Risk Management Credits: (4)
RT 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12) Must be taken for 12 credits.
IT 260 - Integrated Information Technology Application Projects Credits: (5)

Total Core Credits: 63

Required Courses

RT 371 - Tourism Essentials Credits: (3)
RT 480 - Tourism Administration Credits: (4)
ACCT 301 - Financial Accounting Analysis Credits: (5) OR
BSED 146 - Basic Accounting Credits: (5)

Tourism Management Specialization

Recreation and Tourism Core Requirements

Total Core Credits: 63

Required Courses

Department-approved electives: Credits 22

Total Credits: 97