Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management
A Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation (B.S.R.) with the Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (THEM) major prepares students to become leaders in the world’s largest, most diverse industry—tourism. Students will learn about the marketing and management of tourist facilities and destinations, with an emphasis on sustainable practices. Coursework will also involve learning the fundamentals of managing tourism venues, lodging, services, and events.
All undergraduate students in this major must enroll in the Full-Semester Professional Internship course wherein students gain real-world experience in their field while advancing in their degree. Internships abroad are an option. Graduates work in a broad range of settings, including sales, food & beverage management, hotel management and sales, catering, merchandising, business development, marketing, brand management, revenue management, and well-being management.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the School of Public Health Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
- Tour Guides and Escorts
- Receptionists and Information Clerks
- Lodging Managers
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
- Travel Guides
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Food Service Managers
- Travel Agents
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Social
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Relationship Skills
- Serve as a Liaison
- Facilitate Groups
- Serve Clients and Customers
Communication
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Promote
Management or Leadership
- Organize or Plan
- Implement
- Envision
- Coordinate
Student Organizations
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Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.