Business Administration, BA/BS (Tourism Management Concentration)
The Tourism Management concentration provides practical and professional experience paired with business management skills to prepare future industry leaders.
Business Administration – Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
Business Administration, BA/BS Tourism Management Concentration
Offered as a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Major
The Tourism Management concentration offers a variety of courses to prepare learners for a successful career in hospitality and tourism.
Tourism Management Concentration goals:
- Provide students with an understanding of the scope and impact of the hospitality and tourism industry with focus on management skills.
- Develop hospitality business leaders through sound theoretical coursework, applied and innovative learning activities, mentoring opportunities, exposure to local hospitality organizations and interaction with dynamic industry professionals.
- Ensure that all HTM students have a meaningful choice of job opportunities upon graduation.
The School of Business is ACBSP accredited, a national accreditation for business programs. Southern Oregon University is rated #25 by US News and World Report for Top Public Schools and #20 on Get Educated’s list of Best Buys.
Stand out from the crowd with a degree in Business at Southern Oregon University.
Program Preparation
The perfect candidates are students with drive and desire to develop business skills and knowledge. Students prepared to develop critical thinking skills, analytical skills, mindful innovative thought and ethical environmental awareness are perfect candidates for the SOU Business Administration Program.
Degree Roadmap
Business students working toward a BA/BS degree will be instructed in the necessary foundations of Business Administration. Students will be thoroughly prepared for a career in business through real world experiences, an interactive class environment, one-on-one comprehensive professional instruction and supple guidance.
Capstone
The Capstone project applies the skills and knowledge gained during the student’s entire experience in the School of Business. Students write a business plan encompassing all aspects of business from management to marketing to financials. The project is designed collaboratively by the student and the student’s instructor. Every student ends up with an understanding of all aspects of business no matter their major concentration.
Guided Pathways
Contact: Dr. Pavlina McGrady – 541.552.6895 – mcgradyp1@sou.edu
Associate Degree Paths
Rogue Community College: AST – Business
Umpqua Community College: Business Administration
Klamath Community College: Business Administration
Similar Majors
Sustainable Tourism Management – Sustainability – Outdoor Adventure and Leadership
Similar Micro-Credentials
Sample Graduate Degrees
MBA, SOU – Master of Management , SOU – Master of Tourism Management, CSU – International Sustainable Tourism, UNT – Master of Sustainable Tourism, ASU
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Career Opportunities & Outlook
Contact the Business Program
SOU School of Business
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6484
business@sou.edu
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