Tourism Management Major

Developing tourism and recreation opportunities requires an understanding of effective marketing techniques and the ability to interact with many different types of businesses that support those efforts. A solid academic preparation in business will help prepare you for success in the tourism industry and affiliated professions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FIELD

Combining business skills with knowledge of tourism management and development will qualify you for a variety of leadership and management roles in the recreation and tourism industries. Potential employers include resorts, commercial recreation businesses, tourism development companies and travel and tourism bureaus.

UNIQUENESS OF THE PROGRAM AT ASU

The degree will prepare you to apply your business skills in areas of society that have traditionally needed business capabilities, but where students have not generally been able to acquire business as part of their undergraduate education.