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Graduate Programs > Global MBA > Academic Program > Tourism, Hospitality, Event and Sport Management

Tourism, Hospitality, Event and Sport Management

Directed toward understanding and analyzing forces shaping the tourism hospitality, sport, and event industries worldwide. The program of study is designed to prepare students for management roles in entrepreneurial ventures or commercial enterprises providing:

  • » visitor services at local, state/provincial, regional, national and international destination levels;
  • » marketing for tourism destinations, sport events, athletes and products; or
  • » corporate sponsorship and operation of events

Required Coursework

  • Any four TSTD classes qualify as a concentration.
  • TSTD 220 – International Hotel Management
  • TSTD 221 – Hotel/Resort Market Analysis
  • TSTD 230 – Organization and Management of Airlines
  • TSTD 249 – Economic, Cultural and Environmental Aspects of Tourism
  • TSTD 250 – Administration of Tourism & Hospitality
  • TSTD 251 – Statistical Applications in Tourism/Hospitality Mgmt
  • TSTD 260 – Tourism Development
  • TSTD 261 – Tourism Planning
  • TSTD 262 – Tourism Policy Analysis
  • TSTD 263 – Tourism Marketing
  • TSTD 264 – Sports Marketing
  • TSTD 265 – Sports Law: Contracts & Negotiations
  • TSTD 266 – Sport and Event Facility Management
  • TSTD 267 – Sport Media & Communications
  • TSTD 270 – Tourism Research
  • TSTD 277 – Event Management
  • TSTD 278 – Conference & Exposition Management
  • TSTD 279 – Event Entertainment Management
  • TSTD 280 – Advanced Workshop
  • TSTD 282 – International Experience
  • TSTD 283 – Practicum
  • TSTD 290 – Hotel/Resort Market Analysis
  • TSTD 290 – Special Topics
  • TSTD 296 – Travel Information Management Systems
  • TSTD 298 – Directed Readings & Research

Possible Job Titles for MBAs in Tourism and Hospitality Management

  • Meeting Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Catering Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Account Representative
  • Director of Sponsorship Services
  • Public Relations Coordinator/Director
  • Community Relations Coordinator/Director
  • Director of Game Operations

A Selection of Organizations Hiring MBAs in Tourism and Hospitality Management

  • SFX Sports/Clear Channel Communications
  • IMG – Sports Marketing & Management
  • Octagon – Sports Marketing
  • Major Sports Franchises
  • Sports Leagues – NBA, NCAA, NFL, etc.
  • Sports Media – ESPN, Comcast, AOL/Time Warner
  • Hotels – Marriott, Ritz - Carlton
  • Convention Centers
  • Event and Meeting Management Departments
  • Government Agencies – Department of Transportation