Tourism Development and Management (Meetings and Events), BS

Arizona State University - Kaplan International

All students do an internship to gain practical experiences leading to professional positions in various travel, tourism and related fields. Through the Bachelor of Science program in tourism development and management, students acquire the planning, management and leadership skills related to the growth and development of tourism throughout the world. The concentration in meetings and events enables students to focus their electives on courses that cover meetings and events planning topics. The concentration draws from both the special events program and the meeting management program, thus preparing students to be competitive in the events sector. The curriculum takes full advantage of its strong connections with the professional tourism community in Phoenix. The required internship component of the program enables students to gain practical experiences leading to professional positions in travel, tourism and related fields. Students are exposed to the practices of heritage tourism, sustainable tourism, resort management, and meeting and convention planning. While pursuing the BS in tourism development and management with a concentration in meetings and events, a student also may choose to complete a certificate in convention sales and meeting planning. Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program.

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