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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 18
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $317.26
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $412.44
Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator
Certificate Overview
The Undergraduate Certificate in Tourism Planning and Development provides coursework in global geography, marketing, travel trends, and travel segmentation. Elective courses cover such topics as marketing, cruise line management, sports tourism, ecotourism, and tourist behavior.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- Admissions requirements vary.
To apply to this program:
- Complete application for admission.
- Submit official transcripts
- International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester:
Priority first-year deadline: June 1
Priority transfer deadline: July 1
Spring Semester:
Priority deadline: December 1
Summer Semester:
Priority deadline: March 16
Summer session II
Priority deadline: May 1
Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.
Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Tourism Planning and Development prepares you for such careers as:
- Travel agent
- Corporate travel consultant
- International travel consultant
- Auto travel counselor
- Tour coordinator
- Tour sales representative
- Cruise director
- Travel customer service representative
- Reservations agent
- Ticketing agent
To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Tourism Planning and Development, you must complete 18 to 19 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Tourism planning and development core courses (12 credit hours)
- Tourism planning and development elective courses (6 credit hours)
- Industry internship recommended (1 credit hour)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TCEM-T 107 | Tourism Planning and Development | 3 Credits |
| TCEM-T 207 | Tourism Policy and Sustainability | 3 Credits |
| TCEM-T 307 | Tourism Marketing and Sales | 3 Credits |
| TCEM-T 382 | Travel Trends and Destinations | 3 Credits |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-M 300 | Business Marketing | 3 Credits |
| BUS-M 200 | Marketing and Society | 3 Credits |
| BUS-M 371 | Marketing: Integrated Experience | 3 Credits |
| SPEA-V 362 | Nonprofit Management and Leadership | 3 Credits |
| TCEM-G 299 | Special Topics in Tourism: Tourist Behavior | 3 Credits |
| TCEM-G 309 | Cruise Line Management | 3 Credits |
| TCEM-T 234 | Cultural Heritage Tourism | 3 Credits |
| TCEM-T 319 | Sports Tourism Development | 3 Credits |
| TCEM-T 483 | Ecotourism | 3 Credits |
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