Global Travel and Hospitality Management
The U.S. Department of Labor anticipates that many factors will aid in steady employment for the travel and tourism industry.* From rising household incomes and smaller families to the increasing affordability of air travel, more people are expected to travel, and travel more often in the future. Kaplan University's Associate of Applied Science in Global Travel and Hospitality Management program can prepare you to meet the demands of this advancing industry. Practical Knowledge Our program teaches you the practical application of ethics, technology, team building, communication skills, and industry competencies which are designed to assist you in your career development. You will also receive training on a live reservation system currently used in the hospitality industry. Through this program, you can learn key management and cultural diversity communication concepts that can help you pursue supervisory positions in hospitality and travel venues. Our curriculum is also intended to prepare you for the Certified Travel Associate (CTA) exam, which is not required for completion of the program, but could provide advanced career opportunities.† Career Opportunities As a graduate of this program, you may pursue entry-level employment in a variety of areas in the travel and hospitality industry. Prepare for success today, at Kaplan University. *Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition. † However, the University cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or University itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.
The U.S. Department of Labor anticipates that many factors will aid in steady employment for the travel and tourism industry.* From rising household incomes and smaller families to the increasing affordability of air travel, more people are expected to travel, and travel more often in the future. Kaplan University's Associate of Applied Science in Global Travel and Hospitality Management program can prepare you to meet the demands of this advancing industry. Practical Knowledge Our program teaches you the practical application of ethics, technology, team building, communication skills, and industry competencies which are designed to assist you in your career development. You will also receive training on a live reservation system currently used in the hospitality industry. Through this program, you can learn key management and cultural diversity communication concepts that can help you pursue supervisory positions in hospitality and travel venues. Our curriculum is also intended to prepare you for the Certified Travel Associate (CTA) exam, which is not required for completion of the program, but could provide advanced career opportunities.† Career Opportunities As a graduate of this program, you may pursue entry-level employment in a variety of areas in the travel and hospitality industry. Prepare for success today, at Kaplan University. *Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.
† However, the University cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or University itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.