Tourism Development and Management (Resort and Hotel Leadership) ,BS
Business, Ecotourism, Global, Hospitality, International, Recreation, Restaurant, Travel, accommodation, sustainability
Do you love tourism, have a knack for hospitality and possess a keen business sense? This is your opportunity to pivot those passions into a leadership career within the resort and hotel industry. Develop essential skills in programming, operations, financial management and marketing to excel in this dynamic field.
The Bachelor of Science program in tourism development and management with a concentration in resort and hotel leadership attracts students and professionals who have interests in the diverse areas of knowledge needed within the accommodations sector. These areas of knowledge include the ecological, social, economic and cultural sustainability practices in the industry; hospitality management and leadership; and the interrelated functions within departments of the lodging, food and beverage industries and other stakeholders, such as recreation organizations and heritage institutions.
The program provides students an academic option to study the resort and accommodations system in-depth and gain knowledge of the importance of the business relationships between suppliers, intermediaries and vendors, guests, and the public and private sectors.
The comprehensive coursework, which integrates resilient and sustainable practices, career exposure opportunities, study abroad options and internship experiences, prepares students for a management and leadership position in the world's largest service industry. It also prepares them to serve their communities with the skills, knowledge, techniques and capabilities needed for addressing major issues related to resorts and other tourism accommodations.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut
- Location:
Downtown Phoenix
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required to change majors into this program.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Incorporate multiple perspectives when proposing creative solutions to complex tourism issues.
- Integrate knowledge from diverse disciplines to develop comprehensive strategies that address the complex challenges faced by tourism organizations.
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in written communications with diverse audiences (e.g., clients, interdisciplinary team members, community members).
Future tourism professionals need to develop an understanding of how and why people travel to destinations around the world, and they need to know how to share the local environment with visitors. When studying abroad, students gain valuable field experience and immersion in various destinations around the world. Internships for credit in resort and hotel leadership are available in countries in Europe, Oceania, Latin America and elsewhere.
A variety of job opportunities are available for resort or hotel professionals, including entry-level management trainee, assistant manager or manager in various departments, such as:
- catering and banquet
- convention sales
- front desk
- guest services
- rooms division
- sales and marketing
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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3.2%
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$56,290
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2.6%
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$80,710
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3.3%
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$128,620
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7.5%
|
$52,560
|
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6.7%
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$61,910
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3.3%
|
$128,620
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0.5%
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$61,310
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4.6%
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$99,030
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3.3%
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$128,620
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8.1%
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$34,440
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School of Community Resources and Development
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scrdadvising@asu.edu
602-496-0550
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
