Establish a foundation of basic management skills that support all other occupational skills. Then broaden your portfolio or learn to market your potential through a specialized selection of electives, including branding, market research, internal and customer-facing communication, and effective management. Apply yourself through an internship with an American business and confirm your capability to bring success both inside a company and outside with customers, clients, and tourists.
*Duration times can vary, talk to your advisor for more information.
Total Units 47 Units
Tried-and-true methods for basic, multi-functional management applications
Various types of tourism and hospitality careers, integrated leadership skills, and related topics
How to present your portfolio or yourself successfully and persuasively to potential clients or employers
Real-world practice in a learning environment at an American workplace followed up with classroom discussion
Who Can Attend
Students who hold Bachelor's degrees in Tourism or Hospitality and wish to concentrate or expand their knowledge in the field
Students who are enrolled in a Master's in Tourism or Hospitality at their home institution
Professionals who have several years of work experience
Minimum Age Requirement for Admission to an On-Campus International Program: You must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of your program to be admitted to one of our on-campus (face-to-face) international programs. Special exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for students who are verified to be turning 18 in the first quarter of their program.
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Tourism or Hospitality (or equivalent)
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language fluency and must attain minimum scores of TOEFL PBT 550, iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo English Test 100; or the equivalent
No GMAT or management experience required
You will be asked create an account and you will need to provide a valid email address, mailing address and other personal information. Collect any required documents so that you are prepared to upload them.
Supporting Documents
Agency/embassy/partner university information (only required if you have one)
Copy of your passport photo page
Statement of Financial Support Form (only if your program requires an F-1 (student) visa)
Financial statement from the Bank, in English (only if your program requires an F-1 (student) visa)
If you are applying as an F-1 transfer student from another U.S. institution, you must submit copies of your current I-20 form, I-94 form, and F-1 visa. If you are accepted, your acceptance letter will provide further instructions on completing your transfer.
Note: Some programs require additional documentation.
Required Courses
Course Formats
Core Courses.
Core (23.00 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
Global Human ResourcesPeople and relationships are the most essential part of any organization.
Multinational Financial ManagementThis course presents techniques and tools designed to assist managers evaluate risks and opportunities in the global financial environment.
4.00 Units
Building Technology-Centric OrganizationsThe goal of this course is to introduce and provide hands-on experience to the students on the most common technologies used in business today and in the near future.
4.00 Units
Strategic Management in the Global EnvironmentStrategy management is the commitments, decisions, and actions required for an organization to achieve competitiveness, and earn above-average performance and returns.
Marketing Principles and PracticeIn nearly all organizations, effective marketing is an important determinant of success in a highly competitive marketplace.
3.00 Units
Market ResearchMarketing management requires objective information about the market served in order to make intelligent business decisions.
3.00 Units
Consumer BehaviorUnderstanding "why people buy" is of crucial importance in determining how to market.
3.00 Units
Strategic Marketing and the Marketing PlanAchieving a sustainable competitive advantage is an ongoing challenge to everyone involved in implementing a marketing strategy.
3.00 Units
Advertising and Promotion ManagementCompetition for consumer attention is intense because advertising penetrates nearly all aspects of everyday life.
3.00 Units
Organizational Behavior DynamicsAn examination of organizational culture including understanding and managing work behavior, perceptions and emotions, motivation and stress; developing work environments that align with organizational culture; providing evaluation, feedback and rewards that model constructive behavior; and managing misbehavior.
Marketing an Event BusinessThis course examines the processes of marketing an event planning business including traditional and social networking methods.
Event Fundraising and SponsorshipThis course covers the practical skills necessary to be proficient in planning fundraising events and how to secure sponsorships.
3.00 Units
Corporate Event ManagementThere is a popular misconception that event planning is a generic discipline void of specialties within the field.
3.00 Units
Cross-Cultural Perspectives of TourismAn introduction to the fundamental concepts of culture, social contact and interaction, values, perception and satisfaction, and the complexities associated with of cross-cultural behavior in tourism.
3.00 Units
Tourism Destination ManagementExamines the concept of strategic, sustainable destination development from a management and marketing perspective.
4.00 Units
Internship
Internship (12.00 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
Analyzing the American WorkplaceTo be an effective employee in the United States, you need to understand how organizational systems work, have a clear understanding of your assigned roles and responsibilities, and how they relate to an organization’s goals.
12.00 Units
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