Tourism and Hospitality — Integrative Professional Studies
- Bachelor of Art (BA)
- Undergraduate Degree Completion
Mode of study:
Focus your tourism and hospitality career with a streamlined degree completion program at the University of Southern Maine (USM). If you’ve completed several years of college and are returning to USM or transferring, you can accelerate your progress by transferring prior credits and completing targeted courses. Network with industry mentors, learn from expert faculty, and connect with your fellow aspiring leaders.
Transfer-friendly curriculum
A perfect fit if you have earned 75+ credits previously
In-demand jobs
Join a flourishing industry in Maine – where 1 in 5 people work in tourism and hospitality
Far-reaching industry connections
Internships, memberships, and networking opportunities abound
Academic catalog
Our engaging curriculum offers an integrative and rigorous liberal education.
Program duration
Study at a pace that works for your schedule. Save time with our flexible options.
Department & School
Admissions
Degree completion track. SAT & ACT scores optional. Year-round admissions.
Take the fast track to your degree
Refocus or reboot your path to a bachelor’s degree. In USM’s degree completion program, your past gen ed credits have you covered in most cases. You focus on courses encompassing the skills you need to become a leader within the tourism and hospitality industry.
Build strong industry connections
Our community partnerships open doors for your new path. Spread your roots through collaborative fieldwork projects with organizations based in Greenland. Hear from guest speakers with up-to-the-minute industry knowledge. Network with experienced alumni and our advisory board of Maine tourism industry leaders.
Learn beyond the classroom
Internships and field trips connect you with local business owners and industry leaders. USM students have interned with Visit Portland, CruiseMaine, AAA Travel, and the Maine Office of Tourism, along with local breweries, restaurants, and hotels. Your classes venture off campus to get an insider’s take from local business owners — such as the owner and co-founder of Portland Paddle.
Welcoming adult students
We understand the demands of completing your degree while maintaining your work schedule and life responsibilities. Here, you’ll find flexibility and personal support to achieve your academic and professional goals.
Where can you go with a bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality?
High level of job placement
Whether you plan to build your career here in Maine or globally, you will be prepared for all aspects of tourism and hospitality — from event planning, to owning your own hospitality business, to managing top-notch venues, outdoor recreation parks, tourism boards, and more!
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Explore a broad range of career paths
What you can expect when you complete your degree in tourism and hospitality
Internationally recognized faculty
Our faculty are regularly invited to present their work on sustainable tourism management at national and international conferences and publish in journals and books.
Do you live in New England?
You may be eligible for a reduced tuition rate, as part of the NEBHE Tuition Break Program.
Transfer students are welcome!
We welcome students who are transferring from another four-year university or community college. Admissions Counselors are ready to help you navigate the admissions and credit-transfer process.
Next steps
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services.
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