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- MS in Travel and Tourism Management
Master's in Travel and Tourism Management
100% online, on-site, and hybrid study options.
One of the largest industries in the world, travel and tourism management has rapidly expanded in recent years. Post-pandemic travel will create a whole new range of opportunities and will require nuanced skill sets to meet pent-up consumer demand and changing industry standards. Beginning in Fall 2021, the Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality will offer the NEW MS in Travel and Tourism Management , designed to provide students with a deep understanding of this fast-growing industry, while equipping them to adapt to emerging trends including sustainable tourism, cultural heritage tourism, and bleisure travel. This innovative degree will afford the benefits and resources of studying at NYU , while immersing you in New York City—the world’s premier destination for international travel.
Degree Advantage
- 36-credit program of study
- Prepares you for a range of travel and tourism jobs
- Core curriculum and electives focus on trends in travel and tourism, tourism planning, digital marketing, visitor management, travel technology, and destination branding
- Internships at leading hotels, resorts, media companies, and travel agencies
- Study abroad opportunities and industry site visits
- Full- or part-time study options
- 100% online, on-site, and hybrid degree options available
- New Hospitality Innovation Hub for students, start ups, and industry partners
- Tisch Center Scholarships
Curriculum and Degree Requirements
You can find the full curriculum details for this program on this page of the University Bulletin. All other content, including this web page is for informational purposes only.
Discover NYU SPS: Graduate Admissions Information Session
Join an online session to learn more about our graduate degree programs, including the MS in Travel and Tourism Management. Our admissions team will give you insights into the NYU SPS experience, share details about the application process, and offer tips for creating a successful application. Current students will also share their personal experiences, providing a firsthand perspective on life as an SPS student.
7:00 PM until 8:00 PM EST
Who Should Earn the MS in Travel and Tourism Management?
Whether you just earned your undergraduate degree, are working in another field and are thinking about career change or are already working in the travel and tourism industry, earning this degree will challenge you to discover new ways of thinking about destinations and how technology can support them. It will equip you with the skills needed to attract and retain visitor markets and manage tourism effectively and sustainably.
ALUMNI SUCCESS STORY
Maria tuttocuore ‘02.
Maria Tuttocuore was already working in the travel industry when she decided to pursue a master's degree. She sensed that earning a degree in the field of travel and tourism would better position her for success by providing her with hands-on experience in the field and the opportunity to network. During her time at the Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, she completed two internships—one at Leading Hotels of the World and the other at the New York State Division of Tourism . She credits these two experiences with opening the doors to a job at the Monaco Government Tourist Office , where she was promoted to a senior executive sales & marketing position. Her experience in luxury travel and extensive knowledge in destination marketing and leisure trade led her into launching her own travel destination marketing and management company UNICA Journeys LLC based in New York City. Today she represents and consults a varied portfolio of international luxury travel companies.
Learn From Travel and Tourism Faculty Experts
Faculty members are respected experts in areas such as cultural tourism, sustainable tourism, corporate travel management, among other specialities. From working at tourist bureaus, to developing destination marketing campaigns, to managing attractions, their expertise is invaluable in providing insights into the latest travel and tourism trends. Their support and deep dedication is what makes earning a degree from the Tisch Center transformational.
Expand Your Horizons Through Study Abroad
A major advantage of the MS in Travel and Tourism is the opportunity to participate in Global Field Intensives (GFIs). These travel experiences provide international business perspective and attune students to changes in the industry, including the rise of sustainable tourism, which focuses on developing stellar travel and tourism experiences, while monitoring impacts on the environment and local residents. Recent GFIs include trips to: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Prague, and Berlin.
Connect Through Invaluable Networking Opportunities
The MS in Travel and Tourism Management provides unsurpassed networking opportunities through the annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference ; the Grossinger-Bergman Distinguished Lecturer Series, fireside chats with the likes of Roger Dow , president and CEO of the US Travel Association; and industry site visits. These enlightening opportunities make earning a Tisch Center degree a game-changing education and professional experience.
Internships and Job Opportunities
Through the Tisch Center of Hospitality and the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development at NYU SPS , MS in Travel and Tourism Management students have the opportunity to complete internships that provide the hands-on experience needed to accelerate their careers. Many of these internships evolve into permanent jobs. Our graduates go on to careers at tourism bureaus, destination marketing firms, online travel agencies, and attractions, as well as other travel and tourism organizations including the following:
• Arena Destination Marketing • Dubai Tourism Authority • Myriad Travel Marketing • NYC & Company
• Skylark • Tourico Holidays • Visit Britain
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is travel and tourism management.
Travel and tourism management involves the coordination, planning, marketing, and delivery of travel services. Examples of travel and tourism organizations and entities include destinations, attractions, airlines, cruise lines, museums, cultural institutions, and travel and tourism related booking services. The tourism sector includes both leisure travel and business travel.
How does this degree differ from other travel and tourism degrees?
The MS in Travel and Tourism Management differs from other travel and tourism degrees due to its focus on business, technology, and entrepreneurship. The degree’s curriculum is delivered by academic scholars and business professionals. You will be able to immediately apply what you learn in the field of travel and tourism in New York City, the world’s top travel and tourism destination.
What can you do with a travel and tourism degree?
Earning a travel and tourism degree will allow you to begin or advance your career in the global tourism industry. It will prepare you for travel and tourism jobs and leadership roles in the public, private, and voluntary sector, including those with destination management organizations, online travel agents, tour operators, attractions, and transportation companies.
What types of travel and tourism jobs are available?
There are a multitude of travel and tourism jobs and career opportunities available, because the sector is so large and varied. Examples of travel and tourism employers include national and regional tourist offices, travel intermediaries, airlines, cruise lines, theme parks, travel technology companies, and nature tourism providers.
What are the advantages of earning a master's of travel and tourism management in NYC?
The advantage of earning your master’s degree in travel and tourism management in New York City is that you will be studying in one of the world’s leading travel and tourism destinations. New York City is a transportation hub, and is home to world-famous tourist attractions including the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the 911 Memorial & Museum, the High Line, and Broadway, among so many others. The City becomes your professional base for establishing your career in a destination that attracts millions of tourists each year.
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MBA in Tourism Management
Transfer Credits
Next start date, accreditation, combine business acumen with advanced service industry skills using an mba in tourism management.
Growing your business while providing excellent customer service is a task that involves many different skills. With people traveling all over the globe for business, leisure, conferences, and events, it is important to keep up with the latest issues and tools in the tourism industry. Liberty’s Master of Business Administration in Tourism Management can help you advance in your career and develop the skills you need to make your organization a success.
Through this program, you can gain a wide range of skills and advanced knowledge that can assist you in a variety of hospitality areas. Your leadership and communication skills can come into play when you motivate your staff to provide the best service possible for the diverse needs of your guests. You can also learn how to leverage the power of social media and marketing to analyze and identify new avenues of revenue for your tourism- and travel-oriented organization.
Our experienced faculty are focused on providing you with a curriculum that integrates various skill sets to create a balanced degree that teaches you business- and tourism-related objectives. Our student-centered classes can provide you with the latest in market-driven instruction—integrated with a Christian worldview.
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At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education that equips students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence helped us rank as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Why Choose Liberty’s MBA in Tourism Management Degree?
At Liberty, we are committed to developing individuals with the values, knowledge, and skills to make a positive impact on tomorrow’s world. Our MBA in Tourism Management can help you become a Champion for Christ in the service industry. This hospitality degree combines skills from business, tourism, and communication courses.
You deserve a master’s degree that prepares you to land a financially rewarding job once you graduate. Let us help you develop the tourism and travel industry skills you need to stand out to future employers. Hospitality management is a growing field with amazing possibilities. An MBA from our nonprofit, Christian university can help set you apart with integrity and academic excellence.
Choose a program that is known for getting results:
- An average of 40 expert guest speakers each year
- A free HandShake networking platform account so you can connect with employers from around the globe
- Business-related student organizations and honor societies
- Liberty graduates work for companies like Apple and Google.
- Professors that spend time mentoring and praying for their students by name
What Will You Learn in Our MBA in Tourism Management Degree?
In Liberty’s MBA in Tourism Management, you can learn about the various methodologies and best practices for the hospitality industry. In addition to courses focused on hospitality, sport, and recreation management, you can explore the broader subjects that will help you in this field.
You can examine the role of marketing strategies and how they can be leveraged to enhance a travel and tourism organization’s strategic plans. You can learn how to analyze and use social media analytics to measure the effectiveness of your programs. You can also learn how to communicate with a variety of generational, racial, ethnic, and international cultures.
Additionally, you can study vital business concepts in marketing, finance, accounting, legal, and operations management. Gaining advanced skills in managerial finance, global policies, and strategies can help set you apart from the crowd and chart your course for success.
View the Degree Completion Plan , and check out our featured courses below to learn more about what you’ll be studying!
Featured Courses:
COMS 624 – Intercultural Communication
Here’s what you can learn:
- How to communicate with people from various generational, racial, ethnic, regional, and international cultures
- How to identify and analyze specific aspects of culture and integrate the study of intercultural communication with a Christian worldview
STCO 648 – Setting Social and Interactive Goals
- How to grow a customer base through the use of social media
- How to use social, mobile, and online benchmarking and metrics in maximizing social media strategy
TOUR 601 – Current Issues and Theories for Hospitality and Tourism Management
- How sporting events and recreational activities fit into the broader hospitality and tourism system
- Various issues faced by hospitality and tourism organizations
TOUR 602 – Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Strategy
- The marketing and promotion of an event, potential partnerships with other individuals invested in an event, and the use of an event to market a destination
- The role of marketing as part of a travel and tourism organization’s strategic plans
Highlights of Our MBA in Tourism Management Program
- Our School of Business is among only 3% of business schools worldwide to earn ACBSP accreditation.
- We tailor our graduate business degrees for the working professions. Take evening classes, one-week intensives, and online courses to make your degree better fit your busy schedule.
- Simulated stock trading room with New York Stock Exchange display boards
- 2,000-square-foot Entrepreneurship Center for Innovation
- Center for Cyber Excellence and Center for Financial Literacy
- Information technology labs and a networking and data center
- Get involved with our business-related student organizations and honor societies .
- 3+1 Accelerated Business Program, so you can get your bachelor’s and master’s in just 4 years.
- Our degrees stress ethics and integrity. As a nonprofit, Christian university, we aim to help raise up a generation of hospitality industry professionals who are academically and spiritually prepared to be leaders in the service industry.
MBA in Tourism Management Degree Information
- Residential
- 45 total credit hours
- Transfer in up to 50% of your total degree
- This program falls under the School of Business
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
Potential Career Opportunities for Tourism Management MBA Degree Graduates
- Hotel consultant
- Professor of tourism/hospitality management
- Resort manager/consultant
- Senior hotel manager
- Theme park manager
Admission Requirements for Graduate Degrees
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- At least 15 hours of upper level (300-400 level) undergraduate coursework in business, or our BMAL 590 course with a graduate GPA of 3.0
Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
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