Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Tourism and Events Management, BS

Bachelor of Science
George Mason University

The B.S. in Tourism and Events Management degree prepares students to become future managers and leaders in one of the world's largest and most diverse industries: tourism, events and hospitality. Our Tourism and Events Management (TEM) major focuses on the management, planning, implementation, marketing, and evaluation of tourism, events, and hospitality businesses. Courses in Tourism and Events Management are designed to provide a variety of management competencies and fieldwork experiences, which lay the foundation for a successful career in the wide and dynamic world of tourism, events, and hospitality. 


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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
  • This degree program is for students who want an exciting career in the tourism, events management, and hospitality industries.
  • The combination of coursework and field experience ensures students will graduate with a level of competency and working knowledge that qualifies them for leadership responsibilities in these growing sectors.
  • This degree program includes experiential, theoretical, and analytical components which give students a broad general education complemented by a strong management and problem-solving orientation. Students receive “hands-on” real-world experience through program fieldwork requirements.
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    Program Requirement Notes
    Program Requirement Notes

    https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/education-human-development/school-sport-recreation-tourism-management/tourism-and-events-management-bs/#requirementstext
    Considerations When Selecting Courses

    • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
    • Connect with an advisor at your community college and George Mason University within your first year via College Connect
    Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
    • Students must maintain an overall 2.5 GPA.
    Doing More With Your Degree Earn an Accelerated Master's degree in Sport and Recreation Studies. Apply by the beginning of junior year.
    Program Successes & Highlights In 2022, there were 22 million new jobs in this industry, representing a 7.9% increase in over 2021. Employment of meeting, convention, and event planners is projected to grow 18 percent from 2021 to 2031, faster than the national average for all other occupations. Alumni of this program have gone on to work for organizations such as Destination DC, Disney World, Hilton, Make a Wish Foundation, Marriott, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the Washington Convention Center, and many others.
    Program Credit Requirements
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    Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

    If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
    • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
    • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
    If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
    Applicable Admissions Agreements
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    The table below lists admissions agreements between George Mason University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

    Institution Name Type Title
    Richard Bland College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
    Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement

    You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

    What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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    Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
    Associate Transfer Degree Completion Transfer associate degree completion is recommended. RBC and VCCS students completing A.A., A.A.& S., A.F.A, or A.S. degrees receive a lower-level Mason Core waiver.
    Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students who earn an associate degree through high school dual enrollment should still apply as freshmen and are not eligible for GAA. College coursework will be evaluated for transferable course credit.
    Credit for Prior Learning https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/transfer-credit-policy
    Did You Know That...
    • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
    • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: George Mason University
    College Level Information
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    Transfer Admission Application
    Transfer Students - Apply Here
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    Transfer Student Aid
    Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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    College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
    Is This College Right For Me? George Mason University welcomes 4,500 new transfers each year.
    • Our students enroll from all over the Commonwealth, all 50 states, and more than 130 countries.
    • Transfer students are encouraged, but not required to join our residential campus community of 6,300 students.
    • Mason transfers thrive in any number of the 470+ academic, cultural, or social student organizations.
    Transfer Student Catalog Year Determined by first semester of enrollment
    First Year Student Catalog Year Determined by first semester of enrollment
    Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://go.gmu.edu/GAA
    Where Can This Degree Transfer
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    This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

    Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
    Bridgewater CollegeBusiness Administration Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Finance (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Management (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Marketing (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Careers Where This Degree Applies
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    O*Net Code Name Description Parent
    11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersPlan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.Management Occupations
    11-9199.02Compliance ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.Management Occupations
    11-9179.01Fitness and Wellness CoordinatorsManage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.Management Occupations
    11-9199.08Loss Prevention ManagersPlan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.Management Occupations
    11-9199.00Managers, All OtherAll managers not listed separately.Management Occupations
    11-9179.00Personal Service Managers, All OtherAll personal service managers not listed separately.Management Occupations
    11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.Management Occupations
    11-9179.02Spa ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.Management Occupations
    39-7012.00Travel GuidesPlan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.Personal Care and Service Occupations
    11-9199.10Wind Energy Development ManagersLead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.Management Occupations
    11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations ManagersManage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.Management Occupations
    Cost To Complete
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    This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

    Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
    Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at George Mason University
    These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
    Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
    Tuition $5,196 Per Semester $41,568 $0 $41,568 Flat rate semester tuition for full time status of 12 - 15 credit hours. For less than 12 credit hours, tuition is $433.00 per credit hour. Credit hours over 15 are also charged the same per-credit tuition.
    Fees
    Mandatory Student Fee $1,914 Per Semester $15,312 0 $15,312 Flat rate semester mandatory student fee for full time status of 12 - 15 credit hours. For less than 12 credit hours, mandatory student fee is $159.50 per credit hour. Credit hours over 15 are also charged the same per-credit fee.
    *Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
    Tuition & Fee Notes:
    • Additional Fees

      • New student fee is $275 for transfer students or $350 for freshman.
        Additional course fees vary. For more information about course and program fees, visit: https://studentaccounts.gmu.edu/tuition-fees.
        Housing, dining, and parking fees may also apply. For more detailed cost information, visit:

        George Mason Cost of Attendance

    Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
    • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.