Master the skills to design, plan, and manage tourism experiences and events that captivate audiences and boost local economies.
The Associate Degree in Tourism Destination & Event Planning provides students with expertise in managing tourism destinations, planning events, and creating memorable experiences for diverse audiences. The program covers hospitality management, cultural tourism, sustainable travel, event logistics, marketing strategies, and customer engagement, preparing graduates to thrive in the fast-growing tourism and events sector. Graduates can pursue careers as tourism coordinators, event planners, travel consultants, destination marketers, or hospitality managers. Opportunities exist in hotels, resorts, travel agencies, tourism boards, cultural organizations, and corporate event management firms. This qualification also serves as a strong foundation for further studies in tourism management, hospitality, or business administration.
The course explores philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. Topics include myth, literature, art, music, television, cinema, and the theater. Also discussed are provocative issues in the humanities - religion, morality, happiness, death, freedom, and controversies in the arts.
Social and Cultural Geography considers why geography matters to the analysis and understanding social relations, cultural identity and social inequality. Course examines how social life is structured at a variety of scales with respect to ethnicity, industries, services, urban patterns, and resources of world as a whole.
English Composition provides you with rhetorical foundations that prepare them for academic and professional writing. You will learn the strategies and processes that successful writers employ as you work to accomplish specific purposes. You will develop skills in writing unified, coherent, well-developed essays using correct grammar and effective sentence structure.
College Algebra provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra: an understanding of the general concepts of relation and function; and the ability to solve practical problems using algebra.
World Religions course offers the broadest coverage of world religions as they exist today; helping you understand the ideology behind the many religions that strive today. While it is impossible to cover all religions, it does cover those of the vast majority of people.
Evenly balanced between theory and applications, this course shows you how to establish an ethical theory and how to apply it to a range of specific moral issues. This course examines ethical problems in such areas as mercy killing, personal relations, business, sexuality, medicine, and the environment.
This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, you should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media.
This course provides the mathematical foundation for an introductory calculus course. In addition to a brief review of basic algebra, the course covers equations and inequalities; functions, models, and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric functions; and trigonometric identities and equations.
This course is an introductory study of the human body, including the basic structure and function of the major organ systems (nervous, endocrine, circulatory, reproductive, etc.) and the effects of diet, exercise, stress and environmental change on human health.
World History course present the big picture, to facilitate comparison and assessment of change, and to highlight major developments in world's history. This course emphasizes the global interactions of major civilizations so that you can compare and assess changes in the patterns of interaction and the impact of global forces.
This course will introduce you to the principles and functions of business. Business will be discussed as a part of a total social, political and economic environment. The various functional areas of business will be discussed: economic systems, forms of business ownership, management, human relations, marketing, accounting and finance.
This course is designed to introduce you to the basic marketing concepts. It provides an overview of the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution along with marketing research and strategic marketing process.
The course is designed to discuss management theories, concepts, techniques, and practices in the context of complex, dynamic, changing and globalizing business world. Applying the functional or process approach to the study of management, the discussion will cover all main management functions: planning, organizing, directing and controlling.
This course provides foundational knowledge in tourism destination and event planning, emphasizing the core principles and practices necessary for effective management of tourism destinations and events.
This introductory course provides an overview of tourism destination and event planning, focusing on the essential concepts and practices necessary for managing tourism destinations and events.
This course explores the fundamental principles that guide tourism destination and event planning, including strategic planning, risk management, and the application of these principles in tourism and events.
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Our courses are designed with direct input from industry experts, ensuring that the skills you gain are current, practical, and aligned with real-world demands. You’ll graduate with knowledge that employers are actively seeking, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
We understand that every student has unique needs and commitments. That’s why our programs offer flexible schedules, online access, and personalized learning paths, allowing you to balance education with your career and personal life.
Our dedicated faculty members bring both academic excellence and professional experience to the classroom. Combined with comprehensive student support services, you will have the guidance, mentorship, and resources you need to succeed at every stage of your learning journey.
At CUO, you’re never alone on your academic journey. From day one, you’ll have access to dedicated academic advisors, career counselors, writing and research support, peer tutoring, and mental health resources. Our online learning environments are designed to be interactive and collaborative, ensuring a smooth educational experience. Plus, you’ll benefit from networking events, industry guest lectures, and career workshops that prepare you for life beyond graduation.
Speak to a ConsultantWe believe that financial constraints shouldn’t hinder your future. CUO offers a range of merit-based, need-based, and international student scholarships for accounting majors. You may qualify for up to 80% tuition coverage based on your academic achievements or financial need. Additional scholarships are available for working adults, women in business, and underrepresented communities. Apply early to secure your financial aid and make your accounting degree more accessible than ever.
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