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Tourism Planning and Development, Undergraduate Certificate

Learn to create memorable experiences for travelers with IU Online’s Undergraduate Certificate in Tourism Planning and Development. This flexible, online certificate program prepares you for a career in destination marketing organizations, tourist attractions, travel businesses, and tourist leisure services.

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 18

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $308.02

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $400.43

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 apply to this program:

  • Complete application for admission.  
  • Complete an essay (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).  
  • Submit high school transcript or equivalent (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).  
  • International applicants may be asked for additional materials.  

Priority Application Deadlines:

Fall semester (first-year freshmen): May 1

Fall semester (non–first-year students): Jun 1

Spring semester: Dec 1

Summer session I: Mar 15

Summer session II: 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) 

Core Courses
Core Classes for the Undergraduate Certificate in Tourism Planning and Development
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
Elective Courses
Core Classes for the Undergraduate Certificate in Tourism Planning and Development
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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