Tourism Management
The Tourism Management program focuses on developing competencies in administration, budgeting, communications, event planning, facility design, management, marketing, and research. To learn more about this major including the courses required please visit the Tourism Management Web site.
Careers
The Tourism Management degree provides a thorough foundation for pursuing a wide variety of careers in a broad range of settings, including:
- Adventure travel companies
- Commercial recreation facilities
- Governmental and military tourism divisions
- Hotels and resorts
- Theme parks
- Travel agencies
- University conference bureaus
- Visitor and convention bureaus
Special Opportunities
Through class practica, projects, internship opportunities, and field experiences, the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies helps you apply what you learn when - and where - you learn it. Nearby facilities include:
- Indiana Memorial Union: This campus hotel, conference, retail, dining, and recreation center offers experience in front desk management, event planning, catering, and a wide array of tourism-related services
- Division of Recreation Sports: This campus activity center provides experience in marketing, event planning, activity management, and a variety of career-related experiences.
- Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau: This joint university, city, and county organization offers experience in marketing, event planning, and a board range of customer service opportunities.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Recreation
Major in Tourism Management
124 credit hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA required for graduation
Admissions
A student seeking admission to the Tourism Management major within the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies is required to complete the online application and submit it to the department office in HPER 133. The application may also be pick-up in HPER 133.
Contact:
Coordinator: Dr. Joe Chen
E-Mail: jschen@indiana.edu
