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Accredited Online Travel and Tourism Programs

Strayer University, the highest ranking school below, will train students through its travel and tourism programs to become travel agents, tourism agents, tourism specialists, tour guides, etc. and set them up well for future employment. At present, there are 76,990 people employed as travel agents alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $32,450. Travel guides make on average $33,300 per year and there are about 4,270 of them employed today according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Travel and Tourism Common Job Tasks

answering questions about the flight
having overall responsibility for the operation
overseeing hiring practices and standards

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Subject Areas	35

Bachelor of Business Administration: Hospitality & Tourism Management Concentration

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) prepares graduates for a wide range of managerial positions in business, government, and non-profit organizations. Business Administration students acquire fundamental as well as practical and professional skills in all phases of business including decision-making and problem-solving capabilities. The Bachelor of Business Administration program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their degrees to their career and educational goals. Specializations are available in: •Acquisition and Contract Management •Banking •E-Business •Finance •Health Services Administration •Hospitality and Tourism Management •Human Resource Management - Curriculum aligns with SHRM guidelines •Legal Studies •Management •Marketing •Retail Management

Concentration

Hospitality & Tourism Management

Prereq Degree

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Credit Transfer Restrictions

Strayer University will accept transfer credit from institutions that are accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This may include two and four year colleges and universities, business colleges, trade schools, and international universities. Credits from international institutions will be accepted if the institution is recognized as the equivalent to an accredited institution in the United States. Undergraduate 1. Strayer University will only accept transfer credit into undergraduate programs for courses in which the student received a grade of "C" (2.0 quality points) or better. 2. Strayer University will accept transfer credit into undergraduate programs for courses in which the student received a grade of “D” if the student completed a degree program at that specific college or university. 3. Strayer University will accept "P" (Pass) grades for transfer credit when the pass grade is given academic credit. Graduate 1. Strayer University will only accept transfer credit into the graduate program for courses in which the student has received a grade of "B" (3.0 quality points) or better. 2. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 is required for admission into the graduate program. If the student’s undergraduate GPA is below the 2.75 requirement, a calculation will be made of the student’s last 22 courses in the undergraduate program to determine acceptance. 3. For graduate programs, if a student's undergraduate GPA is below the 2.75 requirement or the GPA of the last 22 credits is below 2.75, the transcripts must be reviewed and approved by the Campus Dean prior to evaluation by TEC. The approved evaluation from the Campus Dean must accompany the undergraduate transcripts when they are sent to TEC for evaluation. 4. To fulfill undergraduate prerequisite requirements in Strayer University graduate programs, Strayer University will accept credit from courses in which the student has received a grade of “D”.

Courses

Accounting I »

Introduction to Business »

Fundamentals of E-Business »

Introduction to Information Systems »

English Composition »

Introduction to College Mathematics »

Principles of Management »

Business Ethics »

Principles of Economics »

Principles of Finance »

Business Law I »

Principles of Marketing »

Business Administration Capstone »

Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Management »

Quality Service Assurance »

Purchasing and Cost Control »

Lodging Operations Management »

Food and Beverage Operations Management »

Senior Seminar in Hospitality and Tourism Management »


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Total Programs	104
Subject Areas	58

Travel & Tourism

The travel and tourism industry continues to grow and provide career opportunities - in Canada and around the world. CDI College's Travel and Tourism program teaches the unique combination of skills you need to succeed in this booming field such as world geography, sales and marketing skills, computer training, and customer service. You will learn essential skills like the operation of Apollo and SABRE, the two main computer reservation systems used in Canadian travel agencies. You'll also learn about tariffs and travel agency operations, cruises, and ticketing. Career options for graduates of this program include flight attendant jobs, tour operator roles, travel agent careers and more. Salary ranges for these roles vary, but travel and tourism jobs can be lucrative and highly rewarding.

Prereq Degree

The minimum requirements for admission to CDI College is a high school diploma, unless otherwise specified in the program outline. For full admissions requirements you must speak with a CDI Admissions counselor.

Credit Transfer Restrictions

To have credits from another institution considered, students must show that the previous course completed is equivalent to the course they are looking to receive exemption from. Students must pay a credit transfer assessment fee for each course that prior learning credit is requested. Prior Learning/Advanced Standing credits can be granted for up to a maximum of 50% of the program. Any courses awarded such credits will have "CR" reflected on the transcript of marks. Credits awarded through advanced standing are not transferable to other learning institutions.

Courses

Apollo »

SABRE »

Selling Cruises »

Selling Skills »

Travel Agency Operations »

Travel Components »

Travel Fundamentals »

Tours »

Tariffs and Ticketing »

Career and Employment Strategies »

Introduction to Computers »

Practicum »

Professional Skills »

Student Success Strategies »


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Total Programs	93
Subject Areas	66

Travel

Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Travel Agent program is designed to teach students about national and international air travel, corporate travel, visas, passports, and creating an itinerary. Students have the opportunity to learn about North American aviation and airports, road and rail travel, and cruises. Classes are also intended to teach about the hospitality industry, meetings and marketing, computer reservations system, and building a passenger name record. Students in this program are provided with an illustrated lesson book, study guides, and career search and time management guides.

Prereq Degree

You must have an accredited high school diploma or G.E.D.

Credit Transfer Restrictions

You may receive credit for up to 75% of your degree program as a combination of transfer credits from other institutions and life/work experience (with a limit of 25% life/ work experience credit) toward the credit hours required for your Associate or Bachelor’s Degree. Credit must be less than ten years old and you must have earne a grade of C or higher.

Courses

Lesson 1: People and Places: Destination Geography »

Lesson 2: North American Aviation and Airports »

Lesson 3: International Travel »

Lesson 4: Road and Rail Travel »

Lesson 5: Cruising »

Lesson 6: Travelers at Rest: The Hospitality Industry »

Lesson 7: World Tours »

Lesson 8: Meetings and Marketing »

Lesson 9: The Computer Reservations System »

Lesson 10: Building the Itinerary »

Lesson 11: Building the Passenger Name Record »


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Total Programs	66
Subject Areas	109

Travel and Tourism Specialist

Learn how to become a Travel and Tourism Specialist - at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. The Penn Foster Career School Travel and Tourism Specialist distance-learning program can be your passport to an exciting future as a Travel and Tourism Specialist. Train quickly and conveniently and learn the skills you need to succeed. You'll learn: * How Travel and Tourism Specialists use Computerized Reservation Systems * The key tourist destinations throughout the world * About tour and vacation packages * How to start your own Travel and Tourism agency And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed

Prereq Degree

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Credit Transfer Restrictions

Credit transfer is decided upon on a case by case and program by program basis. Please contact the institution for more information

Courses

Instruction Set 1 »

Instruction Set 2 »

Instruction Set 3 »

Instruction Set 4 »

Instruction Set 5 »

Instruction Set 6 »

Instruction Set 7 »