Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management
(120 Credits)
Hybrid Modality
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management is a 120 credit hour program that prepares graduates for global leadership positions in the hospitality industry.
Students develop critical thinking skills through foundational knowledge of hospitality operations and experiences; Global awareness and social responsibility are valuable components of the hospitality graduate.
The program requires students to complete a 3 hour credit internship course in the hospitality industry. The purpose of the internship is to apply the acquired program skills, develop experience and ultimately open a pathway in the travel and tourism industry.
Program Learning Objectives
- Apply principles of marketing, management, finance, and communication to analyze and lead operations in travel, tourism, and hospitality organizations.
- Design and evaluate customer-driven experiences that enhance service quality and competitiveness in the travel and tourism industry.
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and digital communication skills for professional practices in tourism, hospitality, and related industries.
- Integrate UIC’s holistic approach, ethical reasoning, and cultural awareness into professional practices within the travel and tourism industry.
Curriculum
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | COURSE TYPE | TOTAL COURSE CREDIT/CLOCK HOURS |
| General Education | 30 | ||
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | General Education | 3 |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | General Education | 3 |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | General Education | 3 |
| EUH 1000 | Western Civilization | General Education | 3 |
| PHI 1113 | Critical Thinking | General Education | 3 |
| SLS 1211 | Holistic Human Development | General Education | 3 |
| PHI 202 | Ethics | General Education | 3 |
| BSC 1005 | General Biology | General Education | 3 |
| Gen. Ed Electives – 3 Credits Required | |||
| SYG 2000 | Principles of Sociology | General Education | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | Introduction to Psychology | General Education | 3 |
| Gen. Ed Language Electives – 3 Credits Required | |||
| ITA 101 | Italian I | General Education | 3 |
| SPN 1112 | Spanish Language and Culture I | General Education | 3 |
| POR 101 | Portuguese I | General Education | 3 |
| FRE 101 | French I | General Education | 3 |
| Core Credits | 48 | ||
| MAN 1020 | Introduction to Management | Core/Required | 3 |
| HFT 1050 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism Industry | Core/Required | 3 |
| HFT 1711 | World Destinations | Core/Required | 3 |
| ENT 2612 | Entrepreneurial Creativity And Innovation | Core/Required | 3 |
| MAR 1011 | Principles of Marketing | Core/Required | 3 |
| ECO 2000 | Principles of Economics | Core/Required | 3 |
| SLS 1205 | Self-Empowerment | Core/Required | 3 |
| ACG 1001 | Principles of Accounting | Core/Required | 3 |
| MAN 3061 | Business Ethics | Core/Required | 3 |
| HFT 3604 | Travel and Tourism Laws | Core/Required | 3 |
| PUR 3000 | Principles of Public Relations | Core/Required | 3 |
| MNA 2161 | Customer Service | Core/Required | 3 |
| HFT 3741 | Meeting and Event Planning | Core/Required | 3 |
| HFT 4077 | Hospitality Industry | Core/Required | 3 |
| MAN 4720 | Strategic Management | Core/Required | 3 |
| HFT 4940 | Internship | Core/Required | 3 |
| Recommended Electives – 42 credits required | 42 | ||
| CGS 1848 | Google Tools and Apps | Elective | 3 |
| COM 2100 | Business Communications | Elective | 3 |
| PPE 2001 | Introduction to Personality | Elective | 3 |
| SPC 1608 | Public Speaking | Elective | 3 |
| HFT 2728 | Computerized Airline Reservations System 1 | Elective | 3 |
| ENT 2212 | Entrepreneurial Leadership | Elective | 3 |
| HLP 131 | Stress Management and Yoga | Elective | 3 |
| FIN 3400 | Financial Administration | Elective | 3 |
| MAN 4301 | Human Resources Management | Elective | 3 |
| HFT 3776 | The Cruise Market | Elective | 3 |
| QMB 3250 | Business Statistics | Elective | 3 |
| GEB 3150 | Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation | Elective | 3 |
| MAN 4750 | Business Planning & Management | Elective | 3 |
| ART 1300 | Drawing | Elective | 3 |
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