Tourism Management (BBA)
The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a major in Tourism Management will develop professionals capable of administering, developing and serving in tourist destinations, such as, zones, areas, towns and communities in tourist areas and their dependencies.
This program enables students to apply the concepts, principles and techniques required for the effective administration of tourism businesses. The major in tourism administration is for those students who wish to develop professionally in tourism areas, such as; government, private companies, their own businesses and tourist facilities like hotels, restaurants and others. They will be able to work in areas of consulting, planning and zoning of tourism areas, as well as in the hospitality industry, trips and excursions.
Students must pass the required core and major courses with a minimum grade of C.
This Program is certified by the UNWTO of the World Tourism Organization (http://themis.unwto.org).
The Barranquitas and Fajardo campuses are authorized to offer this Program.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The student graduated from the Tourism Program will demonstrate the following competences that will allow him to offer quality services in the Tourism industry:
Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the basic concepts, theory and operation of the tourist administration and its dependencies.
- the needs of the clients to satisfy them to the maximum offering a good service and of quality.
- the viability for the development of hotels and apply the basic functions of its administration.
- the laws governing tourism businesses in Puerto Rico, as well as the importance of compliance with them for the success of the company in which they work.
- the culture of Puerto Rico based on tourism and its use for the creation of new destinations.
- the theory of sustainability in tourism in the areas of professional development.
Skills
- Manage computerized reservation systems efficiently and productively.
- Plan, develop and evaluate the viability of tourism and hotel projects in the country.
- Apply marketing techniques based on tourism and the service industry.
- Manage natural and ecological resources based on the sustainable development of tourism.
- Design successful tourist destinations based on its policies, planning and development.
- Apply the basic functions for the reservation and purchase of tourist services.
- Design and plan large and small events, as well as apply the functions of the banquet and conventions area.
- Direct and offer the service to visitors with efficiency, courtesy and quality.
Attitudes
- Base your practice and professional development based on ethical and moral aspects.
- Demonstrate commitment to your professional development.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a Major in Tourism Management
| General Education Requirements |
48 credits |
| Core Course Requirements |
38 credits |
| Major Requirements |
36 credits |
| Elective Courses |
3 credits |
| Total |
125 credits |
General Education Requirements - 48 credits
Forty-eight (48) credits are required as explained in the section “General Education Requirements for Bachelors’ Degrees.” Students in this Program will take GEMA 1200 in the Basic Mathematical Skills category.
Core Course Requirements - 38 credits
Major Requirements - 36 credits
Credit may be granted for the internship (TURI 4910) to students who have had a satisfactory work experience and who apply for it in writing to the director of the academic department. This credit will be subject to the following:
- Students have been working full-time in a company for a minimum of two consecutive years within the three-year period immediately prior to the date of their request.
- Students submit a certification and letter from their employer or the Human Resources Office of their place of employment which specifies:
- Years of experience.
- Period of the time employed.
- Position or positions held.
- Job description.
- Copies of evaluations received.
- Any other evidence of their professional performance during their employment.
- Students pay 50% of the tuition costs of the internship course for which they are requesting credit.
The experience recognized by the University corresponds to the requirement for the degree that the student hopes to obtain from the Institution.
Minor in Tourism Management
Requirements for the Minor in Tourism Management - 21 credits
Courses for the Minor in Tourism Management
The minor concentration in Tourism Administration trains the student to apply the concepts, principles and techniques required for the effective management of Tourism Companies. This concentration is for those students who wish to perform professionally in the areas of tourism, such as; government, companies, SMEs and tourist facilities such as hotels, restaurants and others. You can work in areas of consultancies, planning and zoning of tourist areas, as well as in the hospitality industry, travel and excursions.