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School of Travel Industry Management

Graduate Program

The master of science (MS) degree program in travel industry management is designed to provide a specialized education through coursework and research to master a broad set of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. Students develop analytical abilities and the critical thinking skills necessary for careers in the travel industry. Students are also expected to engage in understanding and execution of research activities.

The program prepares students for careers and leadership roles in the travel industry including tourism, hospitality and transportation management as well as areas covering the entire industry including information technology, international hospitality management, strategic marketing, and global tourism analysis. Students can also explore specific topics of interest including sustainable tourism, electronic commerce, services marketing and management among others. In addition, the program and faculty have a strong emphasis and expertise in travel and tourism in the Asia-Pacific region. Students come from many countries with strong representation from Asia as well as North America and Hawai‘i.

Admission Requirements

The MS in travel industry management is designed for individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree and a demonstrated interest in the travel industry. It is preferred that individuals have an undergraduate degree in the travel-hospitality field, or prerequisites may be required.

Minimum admission standards include a GPA of at least 3.0 in the baccalaureate work and in the last two years of undergraduate work. Applicants must attain a satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and, where applicable, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 560.

Three letters of reference are required addressing the ability of the applicant to succeed in graduate study and to make future contributions to the travel industry. In addition, 2 years work experience, preferably at the supervisory or managerial level, is required.

Degree Requirements

The MS is a 36-credit program. Both Plan A (thesis) and Plan B (non-thesis) options are available. Plan A and Plan B students must earn 21 credits in the following required core courses: TIM 602, 603, 605, 606, 607, 610, and 695.

Plan A (Thesis)

In addition to the 21 credits in required core courses, Plan A candidates must complete: three elective courses (9 credits) approved by the graduate chair; and TIM 700 Thesis Research (6 credits).

Plan B (Non-thesis)

In addition to the 21 credits in required core courses, Plan B candidates must complete: five elective courses (15 credits) approved by the graduate chair.

Certificate in Sustainable Tourism

The Certificate in Sustainable Tourism is designed to provide non-TIM undergraduate students with an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of sustainable and responsible tourism principles and practices.

Students must apply to the TIM school to be accepted to the certificate program prior to enrolling in upper-division TIM courses. Admission requirements include completion of TIM 101 with B grade or better, completion of 54 non-TIM credits and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Certificate students are required to take 15 credits offered by the TIM school and complete the requirements for a bachelor degree in their area of study. The required courses are TIM 101 and TIM 420. Students will select nine credits from the following courses: TIM 321, 324, 325, 369J, 469B.

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