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Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management (THE)

Prepares TUJ students for professional careers in the fast-paced and creative trillion-dollar global tourism and hospitality industry. The program provides students with a comprehensive education, covering all aspects of the industry, including tourism and hospitality management, marketing, accounting, finance, and operation management. Students can also participate in internships, study abroad programs, and networking events to gain practical experience and establish connections in the industry.

  • Benjamin Altschuler

    Benjamin Altschuler

      • Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

        • Associate Professor of Instruction / Faculty Advisor for the Tourism and Hospitality Management Major

          Programs

          • Undergraduate

SAMPLE CURRICULUM

An overview of required courses.

Required Courses

Foundation Courses 

  • The Business of Leisure
  • Leisure & Tourism in a Diverse Society
  • Internship I
  • Senior Professional Development Seminar
  • Internship II

Fox School of Business Requirements 

  • Marketing Management
  • Leadership and Organizational Management
  • Survey of Accounting
  • Macroeconomic Principles
  • Excel for Business Applications

Major Requirements

  • The Business of Tourism & Hospitality
  • Global Issues in Travel
  • Managing Organizations in Tourism & Hospitality
  • Strategic Decision Making in Tourism & Hospitality
  • Financial Issues in Tourism & Hospitality
  • Tourism & Hospitality Sales
  • Marketing in Tourism & Hospitality
  • Legal Issues in Tourism & Hospitality
  • Contemporary Issues in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

 

Required Major Electives

Students are required to complete 12 credits of STHM/THE major management electives, in consultation with their advisor

 

Careers 

The new program will prepare students for professional careers in the fast-paced and creative trillion-dollar global tourism and hospitality industry. These exciting worlds in business offer many career paths that include entertainment venues, resorts, casinos, hotels, restaurants, cruise lines, airlines, event planning companies, destination marketing organizations, and tourism boards. The skills learned in this program are also transferable to other industries, such as communications, entertainment, sports, and even healthcare.  The Japanese market is a particularly attractive target for THE students. Japan has a thriving tourism industry, with millions of visitors each year, and a growing interest in sustainable tourism practices. The Japanese hospitality industry is known for its high standards of service and attention to detail, making it an excellent place for graduates of this program to launch their careers.

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