The Tourism Management option is for students who see themselves working in one of the most dynamic, interesting, and fastest-growing industries in the world. Students in this option will prepare to be professionals who provide and manage tourism opportunities and experiences in such diverse settings as resorts, meeting planning, convention and visitor bureaus, tour operations, and recreation businesses.<br><br>In the program, students focus on understanding tourism as both a community and economic development tool. Using real examples, we investigate how communities and destinations can use tourism to improve the quality of life for residents, conserve the natural environment, and promote balanced economic development all while satisfying and meeting the expectations of visitors.<br><br>Students in the program acquire the professional skills needed to be successful through<br><br>Coursework that considers local, regional, and global perspectives in the study of Tourism<br>Foundational and Core courses in Recreation Administration and Business<br>Site visits and opportunities to interact with professionals in the field