Tourism Management degree programs generally require the completion of approximately 120 credit hours, including general education, core major courses, electives, and, in some cases, practical experience[1][3][6]. Students must typically maintain a minimum cumulative GPA—often 2.0 or higher, with some programs requiring a 2.5 GPA for admission or continuation in the major[2][3][5].
Typical entry requirements include fulfilling university-wide admission standards for freshmen and specific GPA requirements for transfer students. For example, transfer students may need at least a 2.0–2.5 cumulative GPA and, in some cases, a specified minimum number of completed credits[2][4]. Some universities require specific prerequisite courses (such as introductory sociology, psychology, or economics) to be completed with a grade of C or better[4].
Once admitted, students are required to:
- Earn all required credit hours (normally 120), including a defined number of upper-level (junior/senior) credits[1][3].
- Complete all core Tourism/Hospitality Management courses with minimum acceptable grades (often C or better)[1][5].
- Satisfy residency requirements (for example, a minimum number of credits must be completed at the degree-granting institution)[1][3].
- Fulfill internship or practicum components where required (such as 500 hours of hospitality/tourism work experience in some programs)[8].
- Meet all general education and university core requirements[1][6].
Progression within programs may require approval and is sometimes dependent on department capacity, as well as academic performance in pre-professional or prerequisite coursework[2].
References
- [1] Hospitality and Tourism Management BA – Fairleigh Dickinson University
- [2] Tourism Management, BS – Admissions (University of South Carolina)
- [3] Hospitality and Tourism Management, BS | UNC Greensboro
- [4] Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management Online B.S. Degree | UF Online
- [5] Hospitality and Tourism Management, B.S.B.AD. – WVU Online
- [6] Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor’s Degree – University of the Potomac
- [8] Bachelor of Science (BS) in Hospitality Management – FIU
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