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Travel and Tourism

General

Program Title

Travel and Tourism

Degree Designation

BA

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

The Hospitality and Tourism major prepares students for careers in one of the world's fastest growing industries. Graduates of the program work for major companies and corporations in Minnesota and throughout the United States and abroad in such areas as travel planning, lodging, airlines, attractions/events management, corporate travel, cruise lines, government, tour operations, destination management offices and many more. Through class activities, applied research projects, site visits, and invited speakers, students gain the necessary tools and experience to build successful careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Department/Unit(s)

A00245

College/School

School of Public Affairs

Status

Active

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Credits: 57

Program Requirements

36 credits: Program Core (15 credits): course, course, course, course, course.

Cognate Requirement (15 credits): course, course, course, course or course, course or HTSM 397.

Practical Field Experience (6 credits): course.

Student selects either

HOSPITALITY Emphasis (15 credits): course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, or course

or TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Emphasis (15 credits): course, course, course, course, course, course, course, or course.

All students choose REGIONAL Electives (6 credits): Select from course, course, course, course, course, course, course, or course.

To satisfy the UDWR students in the Hospitality and Tourism major will need to complete course Hospitality and Tourism Seminar with a grade of C" or better."

All of the following must be completed with a C grade or better: course, course, course, course, HTSM 434.

See program website for additional information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Develop a foundational knowledge and understanding of hospitality and tourism the industries and organization that support HTSM, and the global impact of HTSM on people, places and societies.

Outcome

Find and evaluate substantive HTSM information and effectively communicate findings using various modes of communication.

Outcome

Gain confidence and effectively use general and HTSM appropriate technologies.

Outcome

Recognize and value the interconnectedness and geographic diversity of place and the linkages (political, cultural, physical) between HTSM and local/global communities.

Outcome

Cultivate a sense of personal stewardship for local and global resources that enhance the wellbeing of destination communities, HTSM and the environment.

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

8121

Program Code

7597