Tourism Development and Management*

Description

Prepare yourself to join an industry that holds tremendous potential to stimulate economic growth; ecological and cultural sustainability; and social, cultural and economic equity in tourism destinations. Travel and tourism is the third-largest industry in the U.S. and the second-largest industry in Arizona.

The concentration in tourism development and management provides students with the planning and development skills needed to enter the largest industry in the world. Exposure to the businesses of sustainable tourism, heritage tourism and meeting and convention planning prepares students for successful careers in the fast-growing travel and tourism industry.

According to both the World Tourism Organization and the World Travel and Tourism Council, the travel and tourism industry is the largest industry and employer in the world. It is the third largest industry in the United States and ranks as the second largest industry in Arizona. 

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of graded coursework (no internship, no independent study) including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• M - Course transfer equivalent available from Maricopa County Community College District, details are provided on the Transfer Information tab.

Required Core Courses -- 6 credit hours
TDM 205: Introduction to Travel and Tourism (G) (3)
TDM 480: Sustainable Tourism (3)

Elective Courses (choose three) -- 9 credit hours
CRD 350: Tourism, Recreation and Sports Marketing (3)
PRM 145: Special Events Management (3)
TDM 225: Introduction to Resort and Hotel Management (3)
TDM 345: Meeting and Convention Planning (3)
TDM 386: Convention Sales and Management (3)
TDM 448: Heritage and Cultural Tourism (3)
TDM 458: International Tourism (G) (3)
TDM 483: Sports Tourism (3) - Offered Spring Only
TDM 484: Internship (3)
TDM 494: Special Topics (3)