2015-2016 University Catalog 
  
2015-2016 University Catalog

Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management, BS (title change pending SCHEV approval)


Banner Code:  E1-BS-HTEM

Note: As of catalog publication in April, the title for the program described below (formerly known as Tourism and Events Management, BS) has been approved by the Board of Visitors and sent to the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia. Check the college/school website for current program title status.

This 120-credit degree program prepares students to enter a diverse profession in the world’s third-largest industry. Built on the curricula cornerstones of resort management, environmental tourism, events management, and cultural and heritage tourism, courses equip students with knowledge, skills, and experience in managing the tourism experience for the benefit of the traveler, host, and supporting industry. Graduates are employed in commercial, private, and public agencies, and in a wide variety of jobs and many geographic or business settings. A minor is available.

This has been designated a Green Leaf program.  For further information, please go to Green Leaf Programs and Courses .

For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see the Academic Policies  section of the catalog.  Students should also review the section on Mason Core  requirements.

Degree Requirements


▲ Concentration in Events Management (EVNM)


Course Work


Mason Core (37 credits)

  • Written communication (6)
  • Oral communication (3)
  • Information technology (3)
  • Quantitative reasoning (3)
    Must take STAT 250 
  • Literature (3)
  • Arts (3)
  • Western civilization (3)
  • Social and behavioral science (3)
  • Global understanding (3)
  • Natural science (7)

Electives (12 credits)


Choose an additional 12 credits from the university catalog

Total: 120 credits


▲ Concentration in Hospitality Management (HPTM)


Course Work


Mason Core (37 credits)

  • Written communication (6)
  • Oral communication (3)
  • Information technology (3)
  • Quantitative reasoning (3)
    Must take STAT 250 
  • Literature (3)
  • Arts (3)
  • Western civilization (3)
  • Social and behavioral science (3)
  • Global understanding (3)
  • Natural science (7)

Electives (12 credits)


Choose an additional 12 credits from the university catalog

Total: 120 credits


▲ Concentration in Tourism Management (TRSM)


Course Work


Mason Core (37 credits)

  • Written communication (6)
  • Oral communication (3)
  • Information technology (3)
  • Quantitative reasoning (3)
    Must take STAT 250 
  • Literature (3)
  • Arts (3)
  • Western civilization (3)
  • Social and behavioral science (3)
  • Global understanding (3)
  • Natural science (7)

Electives (12 credits)


Choose an additional 12 credits from the university catalog

Total: 120 credits