Tourism Development and Management ,BS
Business, Ecotourism, Hotel and Restaurant Management, International, Reservation and Ticket Agents, Special Events Coordinator, Sustainability, Tour Guides, Transportation
Do you want to shape the future of tourism as a force for economic growth, sustainability and social good? Gain the skills to plan, manage and develop tourism destinations that promote cultural understanding and sustainable practices in one of the world's most dynamic industries.
In the Bachelor of Science program in tourism development and management, you develop the planning, management and leadership skills needed to guide the sustainable growth of tourism worldwide. The curriculum connects classroom learning with applied experiences through internships, community partnerships and opportunities for global engagement.
You explore a variety of professional areas, including heritage and sustainable tourism, resort management, and meeting and convention planning. The program maintains close ties with the tourism industry in Phoenix, offering you a direct connection to one of the nation's leading travel and hospitality markets.
You may also pursue a certificate in convention sales and meeting planning or participate in a study abroad program that broadens your global perspective and professional network.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required to change majors to this program.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Able to incorporate multiple perspectives when proposing creative solutions to complex tourism issues.
- Integrate knowledge from diverse disciplines to develop comprehensive strategies that address the complex challenges faced by tourism organizations.
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in written communications with diverse audiences (e.g., clients, interdisciplinary team members, community members).
Future tourism professionals need to know how and why people travel to destinations around the world, and how to effectively share the local environment with visitors. Through study abroad programs, students gain valuable experience in the various subsets of tourism development and management around the world, including in Europe, Latin America, Oceania, Asia and Africa.
Graduates are prepared for careers across the expanding travel and tourism industry, a major driver of economic activity worldwide and a leading sector in Arizona. They can pursue roles in public, nonprofit and private organizations, including resorts, convention and visitor bureaus, tour operations, meeting and event planning, and commercial recreation enterprises. In these settings, graduates design, develop and manage services that meet the needs of diverse clients and communities.
The metropolitan Phoenix area serves as a key tourism hub in the Southwestern United States, offering opportunities in:
- air transportation
- business and corporate travel
- gaming and casinos
- meetings and conventions
- resorts and hotels
- sports tourism
- state and national parks
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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4.3%
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$213,990
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4.8%
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$61,160
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3.4%
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$69,250
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4.4%
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$105,770
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4.6%
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$114,130
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5.0%
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$146,910
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6.4%
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$69,390
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2.2%
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$50,160
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3.4%
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$89,320
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School of Community Resources and Development
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UCENT 164
scrdadvising@asu.edu
602-496-1658
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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