Overview

The Tourism, Hospitality and Event Studies program at California University of Pennsylvania states that you'll receive top-caliber teaching, plus excellent research and service opportunities, to help you develop a critical and constructive understanding of tourism, event planning and the hospitality industry.

Cal U offers two concentrations within the B.A. in Geography degree program: tourism, hospitality and event studies, and GIS and emergency management. Join a world-class program for your career in the world's largest industry.

Graduate Outcomes

Cal U tourism, hospitality and event studies graduates are employed at such renowned facilities as Walt Disney Resorts, Hilton, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Marriott, Great Wolf Lodge, Visit Pittsburgh, Destination Gettysburg, Club Corp., Cannery Casino Resorts, and Intercontinental Hotels Group.

Our graduates also are well prepared for advanced studies in the field, going on to pursue international tourism and hospitality management at such institutions as Bournemouth University, in Britain, and University of Queensland, Australia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Impacts and Sustainability of Tourism

Hotels, Resorts and Lodging

Meetings, Expositions, Events and Convention Operation

Geographic Information Systems

Demographic Analysis

Introduction to Geography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Hospitality Management Event Management Tourism & Leisure View 389 other Bachelors in Tourism & Leisure in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee.

Official high school transcript (or GED certificate and scores).

SAT or American College Test (ACT) scores (may be waived for applicants who have been out of high school for at least two years).

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional).

A personal essay (optional).

Tuition Fee

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International

11574 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5787 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

11574 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5787 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7716 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3858 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for California

1570 - 2658 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Studies.

Available Scholarships

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