Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

The Master of Science degree program in travel industry management is designed to provide a specialized education through coursework and research to master a broad and sophisticated set of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. Students develop analytical abilities and the critical thinking skills necessary for careers in the travel and tourism industry. The master’s degree is a broader preparation for graduates to take the first step into leadership roles. Given the program’s focus, students are expected to engage in understanding and execution of rigorous research activities which could also lead to further advanced education. The program prepares students for advanced careers and leadership roles across the spectrum of the travel industry including tourism, hospitality and transportation management as well as areas integrating the entire industry including information technology, finance, marketing, policy and planning. Students may also explore specific topics of interest including sustainable tourism, eco-tourism, electronic commerce, social and cultural aspects of travel and tourism, among many others. The program and faculty also have a strong emphasis and expertise in travel and tourism in the Asia-pacific region. Students come from many countries with strong representation from Asia as well as North America and Hawaii. Candidates for the MS/TIM degree are required to satisfactorily complete 36 credit hours of graduate coursework. Each candidate may select either Plan A (thesis option) or Plan B (non-thesis option). Plan A provides an opportunity to develop a significant contribution to the growing body of travel industry research. This provides the opportunity for students to explore research in their individual area of interest. Candidates selecting Plan B complete an additional 15 elective credits. Plan B may also include an optional paper, which may include but is not limited to an extensive literature review, a case study, an operational analysis, a project, a comparative study, or an interpretation of current knowledge.

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A bachelor's degree in a travel-related, hospitality management or business field from an accredited institution is recommended for admission. Applicants with degrees in other fields are also encouraged to apply.Minimum admission standards include an academic grade point average equivalent to 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in baccalaureate work. Applicants are required to take either the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 560 paper-based test or 220 computer-based test. However, applicants admitted with TOEFL scores of less than 600 paper-based test or 250 computer-based test are required to take English Language Instruction (ELI) courses. The TOEFL requirement is waived only for applicants who have earned a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore or the United Kingdom. Three letters of recommendation must be sent to the School of Travel Industry Management, addressing the ability of the applicant to succeed in graduate study as well as to make future contributions to the travel industry. At least one letter should be from a person familiar with the applicant's academic work. In addition, work experience, preferably at a supervisory or managerial level in the travel industry or related field, is highly desirable. * Completed application form, One copy of official transcripts directly mailed from all colleges and universities attended. Official GRE or GMAT scores, Official TOEFL score (if required) .

Kualifikasi

Magister (S2)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA

Nama jurusan

School of Travel Industry Management