
Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Events Management
Fairfax, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 4,897 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for International student | Domestic student is 1st of February
** in-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 16,980 - out-of-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 1,803 - mandatory student fee
Introduction
The Tourism and Events Management Program prepares students to become future leaders in some of the world's largest and most diverse industries: tourism, events, and hospitality.
Our program trains students in the management competencies and experiences necessary for success in the dynamic fields of tourism, hospitality, and events.
- Our faculty offer wide-ranging expertise in both research and practice.
- Our location in the Northern Virginia and DC metropolitan area affords unique fieldwork experiences, valuable career networking opportunities, and outstanding guest lectures from renowned industry partners.
- Every student has opportunities to gain work experience by completing two internships before graduation.
- The majority of our students find their jobs from internships through work sites or partners/clients.
Our bachelor of science in tourism and events management (TEM) lays the foundation for a successful career in the wide and dynamic world of tourism, events, and hospitality.
- Our TEM major focuses on the management, planning, implementation, marketing, and evaluation of tourism, events, and hospitality businesses.
- Our flexible curriculum allows students to pursue a BS with an emphasis on tourism management, events management, or hospitality management.
- Specialized coursework and fieldwork equip students with the knowledge and experience they need to enter leadership roles in one of the world’s largest and most diverse industries confident and prepared.
What You’ll Learn
The curriculum of the TEM major includes experiential, theoretical, and analytical components. This major helps prepare students for management positions in all segments of the tourism, events, and hospitality industries. The program is designed to give students a broad general education complemented by strong management and problem-solving orientation.
A key component of the TEM major is hands-on experience through two fieldwork courses. The combination of coursework and fieldwork ensures students will graduate with a level of competency and working knowledge that immediately qualifies them for leadership responsibilities.
Career Opportunities
Career Venues for Tourism and Events Management Graduates
- convention and visitors bureaus
- country clubs
- cruise lines
- destination marketing organizations
- event management companies
- hotels and lodging operations
- museums
- not for profit organizations
- performing centers
- resorts
- restaurants
- theme parks
- trade associations
- wedding and event spaces
Student Testimonials
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Total credits: 120
This is a Green Leaf program.
Mason Core
Written Communication 6
Oral Communication 3
Information Technology 3
Quantitative Reasoning:
- STAT 250 Introductory Statistics I (Mason Core) 3 or EDRS 220 Introduction to Applied Quantitative Analysis (Mason Core)
Literature 3
Arts 3
Western Civilization/World History 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
- TOUR 311 Women and Tourism (Mason Core) (recommended course)
Global Understanding 3
- TOUR 210 Global Understanding through Travel and Tourism (Mason Core) (recommended course)
Natural Science 7
Synthesis/Capstone 2
Total Credits 37
Professional Sequence
- TOUR 110 Professionalism and Civility 1
- TOUR 200 Introduction to Tourism Management 3
- TOUR 214 Hospitality Tourism and Events Management Accounting 3
- TOUR 220 Introduction to Event Management 3
- TOUR 230 Introduction to Hospitality Management 3
- TOUR 241 Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management Practicum 3
- TOUR 320 Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Information Systems 3
- TOUR 330 Resort Management 3
- TOUR 340 Sustainable Tourism 3
- TOUR 412 Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management Marketing and Sales 3
- TOUR 414 Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management Finance 3
- TOUR 420 Tourism Planning/Policy 3
- TOUR 470 Career Preparation 1
- TOUR 490 Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management Internship (Mason Core) 12
- SRST 450 Research Methods (Satisfies the university Writing Intensive requirement) 3
- RMGT 410 Administration of SRT Organizations I 3
- RMGT 460 Sport and Recreation Law 3
Total Credits 56
TEM Electives
Select 6 courses from 18
- TOUR 190 Wedding Planning
- TOUR 210 Global Understanding through Travel and Tourism (Mason Core)
- TOUR 221 Event Implementation and Evaluation
- TOUR 301 Hotel Management
- TOUR 310 Food and Beverage Management
- TOUR 311 Women and Tourism (Mason Core)
- TOUR 313 Event Technical Production
- TOUR 331 Cruise Ship Management
- TOUR 341 Film and Medical Tourism
- TOUR 342 Sacred Spaces and Dark Tourism
- TOUR 343 Wine and Food Tourism
- TOUR 352 Heritage and Cultural Tourism
- TOUR 355 Event Logistics
- TOUR 362 Cultural and Environmental Interpretation
- TOUR 410 Tourism Economics
- TOUR 430 Destination Marketing and Management
- TOUR 440 Meetings and Conventions
- TOUR 445 Restaurant Management
- TOUR 450 Hospitality Human Resources Management
- TOUR 460 Hospitality Facilities Operations
- TOUR 480 Special Topics
Total Credits 18
General Electives
Select an additional 9 credits
Total Credits 9
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