Degree Programs

Event and Tourism Management AAS

This is a two-year, fully online event and tourism management degree program. The program is entirely online to increase accessibility for students. Select degree requirements may be offered on campus and online.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the event and tourism management concepts and the role of events and tourism services, including various stakeholders involved in the industry.
• Communicate professionally in verbal and written settings using technology and office productivity tools.
• Coordinate marketing for an event or tourism operation using traditional and social media techniques.
• Employ management principles such as time management, project management, and multi-tasking in the event and tourism management environment

Career Possibilities

Possible careers include event coordinator, conference planner, destination marketing specialist, tour operator, travel promoter, travel guide, and visitor center coordinator.

Transfer Information

Students should contact their advisor and the Coordinator for Transfer and Articulation in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement for information on transfer services. Early consultation to plan the most appropriate course sequence will optimize transferability.

Degree Requirements

Courses are incorporated to prepare students for fundamental business, economics, and accounting knowledge, communication skills, event planning experience, tourism industry knowledge, internship opportunities, a strong liberal arts foundation, and specific electives of interest to the students. Internships are available at The Lodge located in Skaneateles, Generations Bank, Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival, and the Cayuga Office of Tourism.