Tourism Management (100% online)
Offered at IU Bloomington by School of Public Health
About
The Master of Science in Recreation (M.S.R.) program with a major in tourism management prepares students to enter the world's largest and most diverse industry.
Tourism is the business of attracting and catering to the needs and expectations of visitors. This program focuses on the marketing to and management of tourists, tourist facilities, and destinations. These include government and non-government tourism organizations, hotels, resorts, convention centers, theme parks, visitor centers, cruises, airlines, and other tourist businesses.
The tourism management program may also serve as a steppingstone to a doctoral program. Students interested in eventually pursuing a Ph.D. are encouraged to complete a Master's Project, SPH-R 599, which will enhance their ability to conduct timely and useful research to further the field of tourism. Students are provided the necessary tools and encouraged to both initiate research projects and work with faculty on existing projects.
Check with your academic advisor for more information, including the opportunity to apply for department, school, and university grants to support your research interests.