Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management
(120 Credits)
Hybrid Modality: At least 51% online
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management is a 120 credit hour program that prepares graduates for global leadership positions in the hospitality industry.
Students develop critical thinking skills through foundational knowledge of hospitality operations and experiences; Global awareness and social responsibility are valuable components of the hospitality graduate.
The program requires students to complete a 3 hour credit internship course in the hospitality industry. The purpose of the internship is to apply the acquired program skills, develop experience and ultimately open a pathway in the travel and tourism industry.
Program Learning Objectives
- Apply UIC’s holistic approach in everyday business practices in the travel and tourism industry.
- Apply the principles of marketing, management, finance and communication to lead a business in the travel and tourism industry.
- Generate customer driven experiences with the travel and tourism industry.
- Develop effective written, verbal, and electronic skills to tourism industry related practices.
Curriculum
| Course
Number |
Course Title | Online Component | Credit
Hours |
| General Education | 30 | ||
| 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 |
| PHI 1113 | Critical Thinking | 53.33% | 3 |
| SLS 1211 | Holistic Human Development | 53.33% | 3 |
| PHI 202 | Ethics | 100% | 3 |
| BSC 1005 | General Biology | 53.33% | 3 |
| Gen. Ed Electives – 3 Credits Required | |||
| SYG 2000 | Principles of Sociology | 53.33% | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | Introduction to Psychology | 53.33% | 3 |
| Gen. Ed Language Electives – 3 Credits Required | 53.33% | ||
| ITA 101/FRE 101 | Italian I/French I | 53.33% | 3 |
| SPN 1112 | Spanish Language and Culture I | 53.33% | 3 |
| POR 101 | Portuguese I | 53.33% | 3 |
| Core Credits | |||
| 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 |
| MAN 3061 | Business Ethics | 53.33% | 3 |
| ECO 2000 | Principles of Economics | 53.33% | 3 |
| PUR 3000 | Public Relations | 53.33% | 3 |
| MAR 324 | Customer Service | 53.33% | 3 |
| HFT 3741 | Meeting and Event Planning | 53.33% | 3 |
| HFT 4940 | Internship | 53.33% | 3 |
| Recommended Electives – 54 credits required | |||
| FIN 3400 | Financial Administration | 53.33% | 3 |
| MAN 4301 | Human Resources Management | 53.33% | 3 |
| CIS 235 | Microsoft Technology Applications | 53.33% | 3 |
| COM 2100 | Business Communications | 53.33% | 3 |
| SPC 1608 | Public Speaking | 53.33% | 3 |
| ACG 1001 | Principles of Accounting | 53.33% | 3 |
| PPE 2001 | Introduction to Personality | 53.33% | 3 |
| MAN 224 | Business Planning | 53.33% | 3 |
| HFT 203 | Process Reservations | 53.33% | 3 |
| HLP 131 | Stress Management and Yoga | 53.33% | 3 |
| GEB 3150 | Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation | 53.33% | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Microeconomics | 53.33% | 3 |
| STA 303 | Business Statistics | 53.33% | 3 |
| HFT 3776 | The Cruise Market | 53.33% | 3 |
| AVM 312 | Air Transportation Management | 53.33% | 3 |
| HFT 3604 | Travel and Tourism Laws | 53.33% | 3 |
| HFT 4077 | Hospitality Industry | 53.33% | 3 |
| HLP 221 | Yoga and its Philosophy | 53.33% | 3 |
| ART 1300 | Drawing | 53.33% | 3 |
| HLP 223 | Balanced Life with Tai Chi | 53.33% | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 120 |
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