MBA in Tourism Management
Combine Business Acumen with Advanced Service Industry Skills Using an MBA in Tourism Management
Growing your business while providing excellent customer service is a task that involves many different skills. 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 (MBA) in Tourism Management can help you advance in your career and develop the skills to grow your organization.
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 and communication skills can come into play when you motivate your staff to provide the best service possible for the diverse needs of your guests. You can 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.
Our experienced faculty are focused on providing you with a curriculum that integrates various skill sets to create a balanced degree that teaches you business- and tourism-related objectives. Our student-centered classes can provide you with the latest in market-driven instruction—integrated with a Christian worldview.
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View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation
Highlights
Highlights of Our MBA in Tourism Management Program
Earn a Degree from an Accredited Business School
When you study at Liberty University’s School of Business, you’re joining an elite group. We’re proud to be among just 3% of business schools worldwide to earn ACBSP accreditation, a mark of academic excellence that reflects our commitment to high-quality business education and student success.
Design a Schedule That Works for You
We understand that life is busy, that’s why our graduate business degrees are built for working professionals like you. Whether you prefer evening classes, one-week intensives, or flexible online learning, you can tailor your coursework to fit your career and personal commitments without putting your goals on hold.
State-of-the-Art Business Environment
Step into our 78,000-square-foot School of Business and experience learning like never before. You’ll have access to a simulated stock trading room with New York Stock Exchange display boards, a 2,000-square-foot Entrepreneurship Center for Innovation, the Center for Cyber Excellence, and the Center for Financial Literacy, all designed to give you real-world insight and practical skills.
Develop the Skills That Set You Apart
You won’t just study theories, you’ll get hands-on experience in our information technology labs, networking, and data center. From cybersecurity to finance, you can build a versatile skill set that can help prepare you for a wide range of business careers in today’s tech-driven world.
Take Advantage of Accelerated Opportunities
If you’re ready to move forward faster, our 3+1 Accelerated Business Program allows you to earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just four years. This path is designed to help you enter the workforce sooner, with the credentials and confidence to lead.
Grow in Knowledge and Character
At Liberty, you’re not just gaining a degree, you’re being equipped to lead with integrity. As a nonprofit Christian university, we integrate ethics, faith, and service into every aspect of your education. Whether you’re pursuing business, hospitality, or entrepreneurship, you can be prepared academically and spiritually to make a meaningful impact in your field.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with an MBA in Tourism Management?
Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Tourism Management can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Hotel consultant
- Professor of tourism/hospitality management
- Resort manager/consultant
- Senior hotel manager
- Theme park manager
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our MBA in Tourism Management Degree?
In Liberty’s MBA in Tourism Management, you can learn about the various methodologies and best practices for the hospitality industry. In addition to courses focused on hospitality, sport, and recreation management, you can explore the broader subjects that can help you in this field.
You can examine the role of marketing strategies and how they can be leveraged to enhance a travel and tourism organization’s strategic plans. You can learn how to analyze and use social media analytics to measure the effectiveness of your programs. You can also explore how to communicate with a variety of generational, racial, ethnic, and international cultures.
Additionally, you can study vital business concepts in marketing, finance, accounting, legal, and operations management. Gaining advanced skills in managerial finance, global policies, and strategies can help set you apart from the crowd and chart your course for success.
Featured Tourism Management MBA Courses
COMS 624 – Intercultural Communication
STCO 648 – Setting Social and Interactive Goals
TOUR 601 – Current Issues and Theories for Hospitality and Tourism Management
TOUR 602 – Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Strategy
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s MBA in Tourism Management Degree?
Lead with Purpose in a Global Industry
At Liberty, we’re committed to helping you become a leader who brings both excellence and integrity to the service industry. Our MBA in Tourism Management blends business strategy, hospitality expertise, and communication skills to help prepare you to make a meaningful impact in tourism, travel, and hospitality leadership, all while honoring your calling as a Champion for Christ.
Build a Career That Opens Doors
Hospitality management is a growing and rewarding field, and your MBA should reflect that potential. This program is designed to help you develop the industry-specific skills that employers look for, whether you’re managing a luxury resort, coordinating international travel experiences, or overseeing large-scale event operations. You can graduate prepared to pursue a financially rewarding career with a strong ethical foundation.
Tap Into Resources That Support Your Growth
When you study at Liberty, you’re never on this journey alone. You’ll benefit from one-on-one mentoring with faculty who pray for you by name, participate in business-focused student organizations, and connect with global employers through your free HandShake account. You’ll also hear from an average of 40 expert guest speakers each year, giving you real insight into the field.
Join a Network Known for Results
Your degree from Liberty means more than just academic achievement , it means joining a community of professionals who are making a difference in the business world. Our graduates have gone on to work at top-tier companies like Apple and Google, proving that what you learn here equips you for more than just a job, it prepares you for influence. With Liberty’s MBA in Tourism Management, you can stand out for both your skills and your character.
Admissions
How Do You Become an MBA in Tourism Management Student?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- At least 15 hours of upper-level (300-400 level) undergraduate coursework in business
- Students without the required undergraduate coursework must pass our BMAL 590 course and earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 on any other graduate-level coursework
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
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