MBA in Tourism Management

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Tourism Management

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Advance Your Skills in Creating Memorable Guest Experiences with an MBA in Tourism Management

 

With people traveling all over the globe for business, leisure, conferences, and events, it is important to keep up with the latest issues and tools in the tourism industry. Liberty’s Master of Business Administration in Tourism Management can help you advance in your career and develop the skills you need to make your organization a success. Learn how to make your customers feel like they are number one as well as how to grow your business.

Through this program, you can gain a wide range of skills and advanced knowledge that can assist you in a variety of hospitality areas. Your leadership skills will come into play when you motivate your staff to provide the best service possible for the diverse needs of your guests. You will also learn how to leverage the power of social media and marketing to analyze and identify new avenues of revenue for your tourism and travel-oriented organization.

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s MBA in Tourism Management?

  • Develop cross-cultural communication skills
  • Examine the role of marketing strategies and how they can be leveraged to enhance a travel and tourism organization’s strategic plans
  • Gain advanced skills in managerial finance, global policies, and strategies

In Liberty’s MBA in Tourism Management, you will learn about the various methodologies and best practices for the hospitality industry. In addition to courses focused on hospitality, sport, and recreation management, you will explore the broader subjects, such as legal issues, human resource management, and international business, that will help you in this field.

Potential Careers for MBA in Tourism Graduates

  • Hotel consultant
  • Professor of tourism/hospitality management
  • Resort manager/consultant
  • Senior hotel manager
  • Theme park manager

Benefits of Pursuing Your MBA with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online MBA in Tourism Management from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
  • Many employers require an MBA for new hires and those looking to move up in the company.
  • You can complete this MBA program in just 2 years.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts — $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
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Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC