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Isenberg School of Management Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management

The fully accredited online Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management gives students knowledge, expertise, and skills needed for management, marketing, and operations positions in the expanding industry that provides food, accommodations, and travel services to people away from home.

The program is intended for tranfer students and working professionals who are unable to pursue a residential degree program on the Amherst campus. Degree-seeking students are expected to complete the same requirements in the online program as are detailed in the campus-based program. These include courses in business, hospitality and tourism, the humanities, and social and physical sciences. In addition, the degree program allows students the opportunity to select from five concentrations depending on their interests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the program?

Click on program application and information for online information regarding how to apply to the HTM program.

Once you have downloaded the HTM distance learning program application, you will see a set of detailed instructions on the last two pages of the application.

How can I register and enroll in classes?

Registration is done through the Continuing & Professional Education website. Registration for each course is usually available 1-2 months prior to the start date of the course.

What is the cost of the Program?

Tuition for HTM classes can be found on the UMass Continuing Education website and are based on per credit hours for undergraduate courses, plus a registration fee of $40 per semester. Other fees may apply. The cost of each course is defined in the course description. Refer to the Continuing & Professional Education website for additional information.

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Fall 2007 Online Courses

Each Session is eight weeks long

Fall 1 (September-October):
HTM 100 Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
HTM 255 Risk & Sanitation Management
HTM 318 Casino Products, Protection & Probability
HTM 320 Hospitality Law - Core Requirement
HTM 419 Gaming and Social Policy
HTM 444 Advanced Hotel Management

Fall 2 (November-December)
HTM 370 Managerial Accounting
HTM 433 Tourism Policy and Planning
HTM 455 Critical Issues in Food service Management

Continuing & Professional Education

About the Online Course Schedule

The eight-week online courses are offered every two months (February-March, April-May, etc.), suggesting two courses per session.

Additionally, HTM courses may be offered during the standard university semesters.

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Do you have questions about the Online Degree Program?

Email Derek Bratton, Academic Advisor, at:
dbratton@ht.umass.edu