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May 03, 2026
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2015-2016 USC Lancaster Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]
Tourism Management, B.S.
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Bachelors of Science in Tourism Management is designed to prepare students for managerial positions in the tourism industry, including convention centers, event tourism, destination management organizations, and travel distribution.
Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Tourism Management, B.S. program be able to…
- identify and select appropriate strategies to minimize the negative impact of tourism on the environment in a variety of destinations.
- assess the positive and negative economic impacts of tourism on a variety of destination types.
- develop an effective tourism plan for implementation of selected strategies to maximize the positive effects of tourism on a destination.
Degree Requirements (127 Hours)
- Carolina Core Courses
- College Required Courses
- Related Coursework
- Major Coursework
- Free Electives
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Course Grade Requirements
Students in this major must receive a C or better in the following courses:
- CMW Carolina Core Concept.
Minor Requirements for Tourism Management
Tourism Management majors may pursue a minor in any course of study offered by the College of HRSM as well as any other University program with an approved minor. College of HRSM required courses may not be counted toward a minor.
1. Carolina Core General Education Requirements and General Education Degree Requirements (31 - 43 Hours)
Tourism Management majors must fulfill all Carolina Core general education requirements. The Carolina Core consists of 31 to 43 credit hours of required coursework in ten different areas of study. Students select one or more courses for each learning outcome to satisfy the minimum number or credit hours required. (for additional information and lists of approved courses, please refer to the Carolina Core section of the Bulletin.)
2. HRSM College Required Courses (21 Hours)
3. Related Area Coursework (9 Hours)
5. Approved Free Elective Courses (3-15 Hours)
The Tourism Major Curriculum includes 3 to 15 hours of approved electives depending on how students fulfill the Carolina Core Requirements. Any course in the university can be used to satisfy the elective requirement including additional electives in the major.
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