Bachelor of Science - Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Planning

Explore the dynamic field of tourism, hospitality, and event planning

Learn how to create memorable experiences with a Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Planning at Indiana University Southeast. At IU Southeast, you’ll find a program designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive in these dynamic fields.

Develop your skills for specialized careers:

  • Tourism and destination management: You’ll learn about tourism marketing, sustainable travel practices, and destination planning to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly tourism.
  • Hospitality operations: Engage with like-minded students in hotel and restaurant management, guest services, and hospitality financial management courses.
  • Event planning and coordination: Dive into aspects of event design, logistics, contract negotiation, and risk management and prepare to manage conferences, weddings, corporate events, and other gatherings.

Network with industry professionals

You’ll benefit from networking opportunities with industry professionals and alumni, gaining access to internships and career placements in fields such as hotels, regional tourism bureaus, event and convention spaces, and restaurants. In an industry that values connections, you will have access to guest speakers, career fairs, and industry events, which will help you build a strong professional network early in your career.

Affordable education, close to home

At IU Southeast, we offer the most affordable four-year degree in the Kentuckiana region. Our flexible program fits easily into your life. You’ll find a home at our beautiful, park-like campus located just across the river from Louisville, and experience small class sizes while engaging with our expert faculty.

Degree information

120 credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
In-person

All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise noted. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be completed at the 300/400 level.

General Education Core (30 credit hours)

  • Information Literacy and Library Instruction
    • COAS-S 104 FYS or S 154 Pathways (1 credit hour)
  • Written Communications I
    • ENG-W 131 or HON-H 103
  • Written Communications II
    • ENG-W 231
  • Oral Communication
    • COMM-S 121 or BUS-C 104
  • Quantitative Reasoning
    • MATH-M 110 or higher
  • Reasoning about Ethical Questions or Diversity
    • PHIL-P 100 or P 140
  • Natural & Physical Sciences (5 credit hours)
  • Arts & Humanities
  • Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • Additional Course in Arts, Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences

Tourism, Hospitality and Event Planning Core (75 credit hours)

  • THEP-E 104 - Principles of Event Planning
  • THEP-T 100 - Introduction to the Tourism Industry
  • THEP-T 107 - Tourism Planning and Development
  • COMM-I 102 - Introduction to Strategic Communication
  • COMM-I 202 - International and Cross Cultural Advertising
  • BUS-W 211 - Contemporary Entrepreneurship
  • THEP-H 201 - Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management Industries
  • BUS-A 200 - Foundations of Accounting
  • CMCL-C 337 - New Media
  • COMM-S 307 - Crisis Management
  • BUS-M 300 - Introduction to Marketing
  • BUS-M 330 - Consultative Selling
  • THEP-T 315 - Economics of Tourism and Events
  • THEP-E 323 - Festival and Event Management
  • COMM-S 440 - Organizational Communication
  • BUS-M 405 - Consumer Behavior
  • THEP-E 304 - Mechanics of Event Planning
  • BUS-Z 440 - Personnel Human Resources Management
  • BUS-M 450 - Marketing Strategy
  • THEP-T 410 - Tourism Research
  • THEP-R 425 - Capstone in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management
  • THEP-T 412 - Tourism Management
  • COAS-S 399 - Internship - Tourism area of focus
  • COAS-S 399 - Internship - Hospitality area of focus
  • COAS-S 399 - Internship - Event planning area of focus

Electives (15 credit hours)

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Career opportunities

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Planning are prepared for roles such as:

  • Event planner (corporate, social, or destination events)
  • Hotel or resort manager
  • Tourism marketing manager
  • Destination and travel consultant
  • Convention services manager
  • Event venue coordinator

These roles are found in diverse settings, including event venues, travel companies, hotel chains, government tourism agencies, and corporate hospitality divisions.

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Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from eight Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition at IU Southeast and now qualify for our new KEES Match Scholarships! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast including the lowest 4-year tuition in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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Credit for Prior Learning

IU Southeast believes learning happens through many avenues. That's why we review and accept dual credit, transfer credits from other colleges and universities, military service, non-credit training, volunteer experience, and more. Check out our Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) webpage to find out how you can identify and present learning from your experiences in a way that can help you earn college credits and complete your degree more quickly.