Travel and Events Management (A.A.S.)
HEGIS: 5011
SUNY CODE: 0897
The Travel and Events Management program prepares graduates for a wide variety of employment opportunities in the travel, hospitality and events planning fields. The degree blends hospitality business operations in fundamental areas such as: convention, conference, meeting and event planning, management of hotel sales and operations and guest services. Students also gain an understanding of the tourism industry and its dynamics. Experiential learning is built into the program and range from 30-120 hours. Sites include hotels, resorts, convention centers, event management companies, airlines, convention and visitor's bureau, Walt Disney World, and the American Hospitality Academy.
The goals of this program are to:
- prepare students to develop basic skills used in the meeting/events planning and hospitality industries; and
- prepare students to develop basic skills in the major aspects of the travel and tourism industry.
Successful graduates from this program will be able to:
- organize and plan a meeting, convention and conference, including destination, facilities, budgeting and logistics; and
- demonstrate proficiency using industry software applications and internet technology for the travel industry.
Career Opportunities/Transfer Information
Career opportunities exist in airlines, meeting and event planning, corporate travel management, tour operations, cruise lines, hotels and resorts, tour companies, tourist attraction facilities, car rental agencies, theme parks, and other related industries. While this program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions, many students go on to a four-year college. A dual admissions transfer agreement exists with Niagara University.
Program of Study
1st Year
1st Semester
| EN 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| IS 113 | Keyboarding with Document Proc | 2 |
| SS 172 | Regional Geography | 3 |
| TT 130 | Intro To Travel & Tourism Ind | 3 |
| TT 131 | US Destin/Domes Air Ticketing | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
2nd Semester
| TT 132 | World Dest/Intrn Air Ticketing | 3 |
| TT 133 | Land and Cruise Planning | 3 |
| TT 134 | Hotel and Resort Operation | 3 |
| | American History Selective | 3 |
| | Mathematics Selective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| BU 221 | Public Relations | 3 |
| BU 225 | Customer Service Management | 3 |
| TT 210 | Convention Service Management | 3 |
| TT 211 | Tour Operations and Packaging | 3 |
| TT 212 | Hospitality and Tourism Info Tec | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
4th Semester
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| TT 235 | Practicum & Senior Seminar | 3 |
| TT 240 | Meet, Conf & Event Planning | 3 |
| | Foreign Language Elective | 3 |
| | OR | |
| | Western Civilization Selective | 3 |
| | Science Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 62
Walt Disney Concentration
Students may be selected through on-campus interviews for a spring semester fieldwork at a Walt Disney World resort, attraction or facility. Salary includes housing and transportation on Disney property. The program also includes management seminars, living and work experiences. Herkimer College will award six credits for Disney fieldwork for students in the fourth semester in the spring. Students should note a fifth semester may be required to complete this degree.
Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of this program. For more information, visit www.herkimer.edu/felony.
This program is Internet accessible and may be completed entirely online. For more information:www.herkimer.edu/ia
For more information, contact the Business, Health, Science and Technology Division at (315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8240.