Tourism, Minor
The tourism minor is open to all majors and is ideal for business, communications, health sciences or EXPER students who are interested in the expanding field of tourism.
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Minoring in Tourism in college offers a wide array of benefits, especially if you're interested in travel, culture, business, or hospitality. Here's how a tourism minor can enhance your education and career prospects:
🔹 1. Career Opportunities in a Global Industry
Tourism is one of the largest and fastest-growing global industries. A tourism minor prepares you for careers in:
Hospitality and hotel management
Travel planning and tour operations
Event and convention planning
Eco-tourism or cultural tourism
Cruise lines, resorts, and airlines
It gives you a competitive edge in roles involving customer service, international travel, and experience management.
🔹 2. Expands Cultural Awareness and Global Perspective
Tourism courses often cover:
Cultural diversity
Sustainable tourism
Global trends and ethics
This broadens your worldview and prepares you to work with diverse populations—an asset in any industry.
🔹 3. Enhances Business and Communication Skills
You’ll develop practical skills in:
Public relations
Budgeting and planning
Customer service
These are highly transferable and valuable in a variety of business settings.
🔹 4. Complements Many Majors
A tourism minor pairs well with:
Business / Marketing
Hospitality Management
Recreation
Geography
Foreign Language / International Studies
Communications
It adds depth if you’re interested in travel-related careers or want to work internationally.
🔹 5. Hands-On Learning and Networking
Tourism programs often include:
Field trips to tourist destinations
Internships with travel companies, hotels, or tourism boards
This gives you valuable experience and connections in the field.
🔹 6. Supports Entrepreneurial Goals
If you want to start your own travel business, tour company, or retreat center, a tourism minor provides insight into the industry's structure, trends, and consumer behavior.
✅ Summary
A Tourism minor is ideal if you're passionate about travel, culture, or event planning, and want to build a career in a dynamic, global industry. It complements both business- and people-oriented majors and helps you develop skills in communication, planning, and cross-cultural engagement.
Specific Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPER 240 | Recreation Program Design | 3 |
| EPER 250 | Commercial Recreation and Tourism | 3 |
| EPER 480 | Business of Tourism | 3 |
| EPER 494 | Field Experience | 2 |
| MGMT 318 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 414 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MKTG 410 | Social Media and E-Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |