Associate of Science Degree in Travel and Tourism Management
(60 Credits)
Hybrid Modality: At least 51% online
Program Description
The Associate of Science in Travel and Tourism Management is a 60-credit-hour program that prepares graduates for low-level entry positions in the hospitality industry.
Students develop critical thinking skills through foundational knowledge of hospitality operations; Global awareness and social responsibility are valuable components of the hospitality graduate.
Program Learning Objectives
- Recognize the principles of marketing, management, finance and communication to lead a business in the travel and tourism industry.
- Apply effective written, verbal, and electronic skills to the travel and tourism industry.
- Apply UIC’s holistic approach in everyday business practices related to the travel and tourism industry.
Curriculum
60 Credits
| Course
Number |
Course Title | Online Component | Credit
Hours |
| General Education Credits | 15 | ||
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 53.33% | 3 |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 53.33% | 3 |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II | 53.33% | 3 |
| EUH 1000 | Western Civilization | 100% | 3 |
| BSC 1005 | General Biology | 53.33% | 3 |
| Core Credits | 18 | ||
| MAN 1020 | Introduction to Management | 53.33% | 3 |
| HFT 1050 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism Industry | 100% | 3 |
| HFT 1711 | World Destinations | 53.33% | 3 |
| ENT 2612 | Entrepreneurial Creativity And Innovation | 53.33% | 3 |
| MAR 1011 | Principles of Marketing | 53.33% | 3 |
| SLS 1205 | Self-Empowerment | 53.33% | 3 |
| Recommended Electives | 27 | ||
| ECO 2023 | Microeconomics | 53.33% | 3 |
| CIS 235 | Microsoft Technology Applications | 53.33% | 3 |
| COM 2100 | Business Communications | 53.33% | 3 |
| PPE 2001 | Introduction to Personality | 53.33% | 3 |
| SPC 1608 | Public Speaking | 53.33% | 3 |
| ACG 1001 | Principles of Accounting | 53.33% | 3 |
| HFT 203 | Process Reservations | 53.33% | 3 |
| ART 1300 | Drawing | 53.33% | 3 |
| HLP 131 | Stress Management and Yoga | 53.33% | 3 |
| TOTAL | 60 |
Based on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data, Schools.com designed eight different statistical categories to select the ten best Hospitality degrees among hundreds of institutions in the United States. United International College’s program in Travel and Tourism Management was ranked 2nd in the country.
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