TRAVEL, EXPOSITION AND MEETING MANAGEMENT

Richland only

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree, Tech Prep Enhanced Skills)

(Students pursuing this AAS program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: AAS.TRAVEL.EXPO.MEET

This program is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills so that a graduate may advance in career paths appropriate to an individual's particular interests, in the travel and tourism industry. Individual areas of specialization include: (a) convention/meeting planner, (b) exposition/trade show planner, or (c) travel agency operations. In addition to specific technical skills and knowledge related to the travel and tourism field, the graduate will have received instruction in other areas such as principles of management, applied mathematics, reading and writing skills, and verbal communication skills.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

SEMESTER V

+Humanities/Fine Arts electives must be selected from the following:

++Management elective must be selected from the following:

+++ Special Topics Elective - Students must select one course from the list below.

++++Practicum Elective - Students must select one course from the list below.

SPECIALIZATION COURSES:

Meeting and Convention Management

Exposition/Trade Show Management

Travel Management

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.