Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Major, Tourism and Hospitality

Begin a career in the growing tourism industry

IU Southeast’s Bachelor of Arts Individualized Major in Tourism, Hospitality, Event Planning, and Sports Management program prepares you for a career in exciting areas of the service industry. You’ll learn how to market and manage tourist facilities and destinations, deliver hospitality services in food and lodging, manage events ranging from industry conventions and professional conferences to rock festivals and arts benefits, and promote athletic teams and sporting events.

Degree information

60 Credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
Hybrid (Partially In-Person/Partially Online)

This program is a joint venture between IU Bloomington, IUPUI, and IU Southeast; this track uses the resources of all three campuses, giving you the option to take IU Bloomington and IUPUI classes via Eagle-Eye (simultaneously shared classroom), Zoom, or online.

For information specific to you and your situation, meet with your academic advisor and find your ideal pathway to complete your degree on time.

After fulfilling your general education and bachelor’s requirements (60 credits), you’ll complete a 30-credit general core curriculum in tourism, hospitality, event planning, and sports management. Then, you'll choose two areas of focus from the following for another 30 credits:

  • Hospitality
  • Marketing
  • Sports management
  • Tourism
  • Event planning

Internships are required, and opportunities include both local and out-of-state sites.

Note: in addition to studying the hospitality and travel industry, you may complete a marketing minor as part of the degree if you choose that track.

All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise noted.

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Core Curriculum (30 credits)

  • SPH-T 203 Principles of Lodging Management
  • TESM-T 107 Tourism Planning and Development
  • TESM-E 104 Principles of Event Management
  • TESM-G 100 Introduction to the Tourism Industry
  • TESM-C 401 TCEM Internship
  • SPH-T 335 Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
  • TESM-H 105 Lodging Management and Operations
  • SPH-R 425 Capstone in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
  • TESM-S 211 Introduction to Sports Management
  • SPH-T 201 Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management Industries

Focus Area: Hospitality (15 credits)

  • SPH-R 426 Human Resources Management in Leisure Services
  • SPH-R 413 Fiscal management of Leisure Service Organizations
  • SPH-T 336 System Integration in Hospitality
  • TESM-H 305 Food and Beverage Operations
  • TESM-H 205 Facilities Operations

Focus Area: Marketing (15 credits)

  • BUS-M 300 Introduction to Marketing
  • BUS-M 330 Consultative Selling
  • BUS-M 405 Consumer Behavior
  • BUS-M 450 Marketing Strategy
  • CMCL-C 337 New Media

Focus Area: Sports Management (15 credits)

  • TESM-S 415 Sport Promotions and Public Relations, Sports Marketing or Tourism Sports Marketing (Also listed as TESM-S 418 or TESM- T329)
  • TESM-S 411 Legal Issues in Sports Settings
  • TESM-S 319 Sports Tourism Development
  • TESM-S 423 Financial Principles in Sport
  • TESM-E 219 Management of Sports Events

Focus Area: Tourism (15 credits)

  • TESM-C 412 Tourism Management
  • TESM-G 315 Economics of Tourism and Events
  • TESM-G 410 Tourism Research
  • TCEM-T 382 Travel Trends and Destinations
  • TESM-T 307 Tourism Marketing and Sales

Focus Area: Event Planning (15 credits)

  • TCEM-G 499 Event Tourism Analysis
  • TESM-E 304 Mechanics of Event Planning
  • SPH-T 323 Festival and Event Management
  • TESM-E 404 Event Production or Special Event Production (Also listed as SPH-T 345)
  • TCEH-H 371 Convention Sales and Service

Elective

Choose as needed to reach 120 credits.

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Careers

The Individualized Major with a concentration in tourism, hospitality, sports management, and event planning is designed to meet growing needs in these areas which are such a big part of the Kentuckiana economy and lifestyle.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of lodging managers is expected to grow by 4%, and employment of meeting, convention, and event planners is expected to grow by 11% from 2016 to 2026. Graduates with this bachelor’s degree can expect a starting salary of $45,000 in jobs such as:

  • Event planner
  • Catering manager
  • Resort manager
  • Tourism marketing
  • Attractions manager
  • Festival management

Graduates in this field often pursue advanced degrees in business (MBA), public or nonprofit administration (MPA), and human resource management.

Have questions or want more information? Contact us!

Gregory Roberts M.A.

Gregory Roberts M.A.

Assistant to the Dean, School of Arts and Letters
Lead Academic Advisor, School of Arts & Letters
BAS & BIS Coordinator – Applied Science

Office:
Knobview Hall 110U
Phone:
(812) 941-2584
Email:
grobert3@ius.edu

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