TOURISM MANAGEMENT & EVENT PLANNING
Faculty
Sue Siegmann, Program Coordinator
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The Program
Tourism Management & Event Planning - Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Career
The tourism industry in the Niagara Region continues to grow, and the
demand for tourism professionals is increasing. This program is a collaborative
effort between the business, hospitality and recreation curricula.
Graduates may opt for self-employment or may obtain positions in many
different settings including: hotels, country clubs, casinos, restaurants,
cruise ships, airports and resorts. The hospitality industry has a strong
demand for tourism professionals and for event planners, including design,
decorative elements, non-profit and charity events, arrangements of festivals,
fairs, parades and weddings. Those interested in event planning and
tourism must have strong management skills to succeed in this labor-intensive
service-driven business.
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The NCCC Approach
The Tourism Management and Event Planning degree is a two-year academic
program that includes six courses specific to operations in this field.
The coursework will provide students with an overview of the industry as
well as specific skills designed to meet the needs of employers. Students in
this curriculum will take coursework that focuses on general business topics
such as accounting, organization and management, and marketing. This
will provide them with a full complement of the skills needed in the business
of tourism management and event planning.
This program is designed to meet the needs of the student in taking the first
steps toward a career in the tourism industry as well as those currently
employed in the field who are seeking academic credentials to further
enhance their career opportunities. The class sizes are small and personal
attention to each student’s academic needs is addressed.
Admission
Apply under SUNY Code #2051.
Students admitted in September and January.
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