Associate Degree
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Recreation, Leisure, or Business
National College's Tourism and Hospitality Management program will prepare you to work in a wide variety of entry-level careers in the tourism and hospitality industry such as travel agents, cruise specialists, airline reservation agents, airport gate agents, travel counselors, and hotel front desk agents; as well as opportunities in the food and beverage industry.
Through a blended curriculum of classroom lecture, hands-on labs, and an externship placement, you can develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a solid foundation to start an exciting and rewarding career in the tourism and hospitality industry.
As a student in the Tourism and Hospitality Management program, you will:
- Learn about key tourist destinations throughout the world.
- Gain first-hand experience with current systems and technologies used by airlines, hotels, and travel agencies.
- Learn the fundamentals of the tourism and hospitality industry.
- Become familiar with the development of marketing and business strategies.
- Understand the concepts of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
- Gain practical knowledge through an externship program with local tourism or hospitality businesses.
See also our Tourism and Hospitality Diploma.
- Why National
- Course Basics
- Costs and Disclosures
- Related News
Why Tourism and Hospitality Management Students Turn To National College:
- Convenience and flexibility – day and evening course schedules to fit your life.
- Small class size – allowing for one-on-one interaction with instructors.
- Industry experienced instructors – bringing their travel, tourism, and hospitality experience to class.
- Peer tutoring – providing one-on-one help at no additional cost.
- Training in current systems and technologies used by airlines, hotels, and travel agencies.
- Career services – helping with career advice and resources needed for today's job search environment.
- Refresher courses are available to all our graduates – keeping skills in their field of study sharp and current at no additional tuition costs.
What You Will Study:
Highlights
Careers in Tourism
Explore the major career fields in tourism, including airlines, hotels, travel agencies, tour companies, cruise lines, restaurants, and more.
Hospitality Marketing
Gain a thorough introduction to marketing with focus on the marketing plan as it applies to various segments such as business travelers, leisure travelers, meeting planners, travel agents, and special segments.
Convention and Event Managment
Develop a basic understanding of convention sales and service.
Program core courses may include:
|
|
Grant Information
Sister City Grant (International Students)
print cost and disclosure
ONET Occupational Crosswalk Matches
- 11-9199.01 - Regulatory Affairs Managers
- 11-9199.02 - Compliance Managers
- 11-9199.04 - Supply Chain Managers
- 11-9199.07 - Security Managers
- 11-9199.08 - Loss Prevention Managers
- 39-7012.00 - Travel Guides
Estimated tuition costs
| Tuition | $317/credit X 96 credits = $30432 |
| Books | $225/course X 24 courses = $5400 |
| Activity Fee | $15/Term X 8 terms = $120 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| TOTAL | $36052 |
On-Time Completion Rate and Median Loan Debt 
| Applies to | On-Time Completion Rate | Median Title IV Loan Debt | Median Private Loan Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Danville VA, Dayton Area, Harrisonburg, Knoxville, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Online, Parkersburg, Princeton, Roanoke Valley, Stark Co (Canton), and Youngstown campuses. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bartlett, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Median Institutional Loan Debt is $0 for all locations.
Additional Notes: Areas marked N/A indicate that 10 or less individuals graduated from this program during the specified reporting period and used this particular source of funding.
Placement Rates
| Applies to | Placement Rate* |
|---|---|
| Bristol, Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Danville VA, Dayton Area, Harrisonburg, Knoxville, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Online, Parkersburg, Princeton, Roanoke Valley, Stark Co (Canton), and Youngstown campuses. | 66.7% |
| Bartlett, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses. | No Data |
| Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses. | No Data |
| *This rate is calculated based on a formula provided by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). For more information on this agency, click here. | |
Additional Notes: Areas marked with No Data indicate that no students graduated from the program during the reporting period
More Tourism and Hospitality News:
Students Learn About Hospitality Economy and Logistical Planning at Basketball Tournaments
This program is offered at the following campuses:
Virginia
About National
Career Paths
Applying
Student Life
Find Us Online
