Overview

Whether it is managing a resort, promoting a destination, leading adventure tours, or planning events, a career in tourism is about helping others enjoy their travel and event experience as much as you enjoy your own.

Students pursuing a Tourism and Event Management emphasis for University of Wisconsin La Crosse will gain an understanding of visitor motivations and behaviors, destination marketing and development, event coordination, and sustainable tourism practices.

Potential careers:

Event facility sales & event manager

Festival manager

Events coordinator

Event planner (e.g., weddings)

Destination marketing director

Hotel manager

Resort general manager

Theme park general manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tourism

Revenue Management in Leisure Enterprises

Meetings, Conventions, and Event Planning

Principles of Marketing

Ecotourism

Sustainable Tourism Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

Priority application deadlines for international students.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

La Crosse, United States

Disciplines

Hospitality Management Event Management Tourism & Leisure View 369 other Bachelors in Tourism & Leisure in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Universities of Wisconsin application for admission.

$25 Application Fee: Payable with a credit card at the same time you submit an online application.

Academic Records: Official, certified, or attested transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended. Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

English Language Proficiency: Non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency in order to be considered for admission.

Proof of Funding.

Passport Copy: Submit a copy of photo page of your passport.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41150 USD / year

≈ 41150 USD / year
Out-of-State

41150 USD / year

≈ 41150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21314 USD / year

≈ 21314 USD / year

Living costs

La Crosse

United States

1130 - 1874 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Potential careers:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

La Crosse

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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