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BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT Those seeking careers in the fast-growing tourism industry will find this brand new program provides a strong professional foundation for a wide range of employment opportunities. The program focuses on the new trends of E-tourism and MICE industry. We also have established a close network with travel agencies, hotels, event organizers, airlines, and overseas educational institutes that provide students sound practical training as well as an extended education program. Hands-on learning experience, information technology, entrepreneurial spirit, and creativity are the main emphasis to equip you with the most updated knowledge, recent technology, and practical skills needed to be successful in the industry. We offer high quality learning experiences that seeks to develop students’ potential to the fullest and enable them to become successful professionals in the tourism industry. The program is designed in response to the growing and fast-changing business environment by incorporating the skills needed in growing trends of E-tourism and MICE industry. We also established a close network with travel agencies, hotels, event organizers, airlines, and overseas educational institutes that provide students sound practical training as well as an extended education program. Handson extensive practical work experience is a requirement for graduation. The course is designed to create an entrepreneurial spirit for the tourism industry. Our courses offer a variety of exciting activities to enrich the students’ educational experience, including local and overseas training and field trips. The program incorporates ongoing advances in information technology for the tourism industry, and we emphasize the concept of creativity and entrepreneurship in most of our courses. We frequently invite guest speakers, who are experts in various sectors of the tourism industry, to share their professional experience. Career Opportunities If you are interested in the tourism industry, there is a world of opportunities for many exciting careers. This program is carefully designed to meet your needs and to open up your career path, whether advancing to top management positions in the tourism industry and operating your own tourism business. Our degree is the ultimate preparation to open up your career path as follows; Bachelor of Arts International Tourism Management Major Degree Plan Total Number of Credits General Education Major Requirement Major Electives 30 credits 30 credits 30 credits Total 133 credits BANGKOK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE 89