Travel & Tourism Management Technology
Overview
Our Travel and Tourism Management Technology concentration provides specialized instruction and practice to prepare you for a career in tourism and travel. The curriculum will cover travel technology, hospitality management, and travel analytics. You will also learn how to perform reservation functions on a central reservation system (CRS) system. By the end of the program, you will possess a solid foundation in the travel and tourism industry.
Tourism is a stable industry the world over. Mobile and online reservation systems and ride-sharing applications, among other burgeoning technologies, continue to evolve and serve eager travelers. The Travel and Tourism Management Technology program at 黑料社区 will prepare you for any number of career opportunities, including as an event manager, customer service manager, concierge, recreation manager, travel agent, convention planner, or other related position.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 61鈥63 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 31 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 46 hrs.
- Jackson
- Face-to-Face
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3鈥4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3鈥4 |
| Total Hours | 61鈥63 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry | 3 |
| Sanitation and Safety | 3 |
| Restaurant and Catering Operations | 4 |
| Rooms Division Management | 3 |
| Hospitality Seminar I | 2 |
| Tourism Specialist | 3 |
| The Travel Agency | 3 |
| Travel and Tourism Geography | 3 |
| Dining Room Management | 4 |
| Approved Computer Applications Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 31 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Supervision | 3 |
| Marketing Hospitality Services | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism | 3 |
| Convention and Meeting Planning | 3 |
| Tourism Planning and Development | 3 |
| Total Hours | 46 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use .