Tourism Development and Management, Minor
Explore how tourism connects people, places and cultures while driving economic and social impact in communities worldwide. You'll study tourism and event planning areas while learning to view tourism as a vital tool for community development.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Tourism Development and Management minor description
In the minor program in tourism development and management, you learn how to plan and manage tourism that connects people, places and cultures. Coursework covers sustainable tourism, heritage tourism, and event and convention planning, helping you understand the role of tourism in supporting communities and economies around the world.
The program complements majors such as business and communication and expands your perspective on how tourism contributes to social and economic development.
Why earn a tourism development and management minor at ASU?
At Watts College, this minor goes beyond standard hospitality and tourism management. You'll learn to view tourism as a force for community development and public service, not just an economic activity. The curriculum emphasizes how to build resilient, sustainable destinations that benefit both visitors and local residents.
This approach prepares you to manage destinations responsibly while understanding tourism's role in supporting communities and economies. You'll gain perspective on how tourism contributes to social and economic development, giving you skills that align with growing demand for responsible tourism professionals.
Additional details
Connect with peers and industry professionals through the Tourism Student Association. This student organization provides networking opportunities, professional development and community with others passionate about the field.
The minor is available at the Downtown Phoenix campus and entirely online through ASU Online, giving you flexibility to complete coursework on your schedule while pursuing your primary degree.
Courses
This undergraduate minor includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in tourism development and management requires 15 credit hours: six credit hours of required core courses and nine credit hours of elective courses. Students must complete a minimum of nine upper-division credit hours. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses in the minor. |
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TDM 205 Introduction to Travel and Tourism
(GCSI)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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TDM 480 Sustainable Tourism
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Minor students are eligible to enroll in three credits of TDM 484 Internship. Internship Application information.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in tourism development and management (including all concentrations); BA in business (tourism); BS in tourism, hospitality and event management
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this tourism development and management minor prepares you for
Graduates are prepared to pursue a broad spectrum of careers in areas such as travel services and tour operations; front office, food and beverage, and room division departments; and recreation and leisure activity coordination. Students can find various opportunities to grow as hotel and spa managers; sales and marketing managers; and organizers of festivals, sports, special events and conferences.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Community Resources and Development
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UCENT 164
scrdadvising@asu.edu
602-496-1658
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