Associate of Science Degree in Travel and Tourism Management
(60 Credits)
Hybrid Modality: At least 51% online
Program Description
The Associate of Science in Travel and Tourism Management is a 60-credit-hour program that prepares graduates for low-level entry positions in the hospitality industry.
Students develop critical thinking skills through foundational knowledge of hospitality operations; Global awareness and social responsibility are valuable components of the hospitality graduate.
Program Learning Objectives
- Promote a holistic approach in everyday business practices related to the travel and tourism industry.
- Recognize the principles of marketing, management, finance and communication to lead a business in the travel and tourism industry.
- Apply effective written, verbal, and electronic skills to the travel and tourism industry.
Curriculum
60 Credits
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | COURSE TYPE | TOTAL COURSE CREDIT/CLOCK HOURS |
| General Education | 15 | ||
| MAC 115 | College Algebra | General Education | 3 |
| ENC 134 | English Composition I | General Education | 3 |
| ENC 224 | English Composition II | General Education | 3 |
| EUH 221 | Western Civilization | General Education | 3 |
| PHI 225 | Critical Thinking | General Education | 3 |
| Core Credits | 18 | ||
| MAN 104 | Introduction to Management | Core/Required | 3 |
| HFT 104 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism Industry | Core/Required | 3 |
| HFT 212 | World Destinations | Core/Required | 3 |
| MAN 223 | Business Expo | Core/Required | 3 |
| MAR 106 | Principles of Marketing | Core/Required | 3 |
| IHD 136 | Self Empowerment | Core/Required | 3 |
| Recommended Electives | 27 | ||
| FIN 207 | Financial Administration | Elective | 3 |
| MAN 211 | Human Resources Management | Elective | 3 |
| CIS 235 | Microsoft Technology Applications | Elective | 3 |
| COM 242 | Business Communication | Elective | 3 |
| IHD 138 | Personality Enneagram | Elective | 3 |
| SPC 134 | Introduction to Public Speaking | Elective | 3 |
| ACG 102 | Principles of Accounting | Elective | 3 |
| HFT 203 | Process Reservations | Elective | 3 |
| HLP 131 | Stress Management and Yoga | Elective | 3 |
Based on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data, Schools.com designed eight different statistical categories to select the ten best Hospitality degrees among hundreds of institutions in the United States. United International College’s program in Travel and Tourism Management was ranked 2nd in the country.
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