2010-2011 University Catalog 
  
2010-2011 University Catalog

Tourism and Events Management, BS


Banner Code:  E1-BS-TEM

This 120-credit degree program prepares students to enter a diverse profession in the world’s third-largest industry. Built on the curricula cornerstones of resort management, environmental tourism, events management, and cultural and heritage tourism, courses equip students with knowledge, skills, and experience in managing the tourism experience for the benefit of the traveler, host, and supporting industry. Graduates are employed in commercial, private, and public agencies, and in a wide variety of jobs and many geographic or business settings. A minor is available.

For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies  section of the catalog.  Students should also review the section on University General Education  requirements.

Course Work


General Education Requirements (37 credits)


  • Written communication (6)
  • Oral communication (3)
  • Information technology (3)
  • Quantitative reasoning (3)
    Must take STAT 250
  • Literature (3)
  • Arts (3)
  • Western civilization (3)
  • Social and behavioral science (3)
  • Global understanding (3)
  • Natural science (7)

Electives (13 credits)


Choose an additional 13 credits

Total: 120 credits