BS Tourism Development and Management (Resort and Hotel Leadership) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Science program in tourism development and management with a concentration in resort and hotel management, you prepare for leadership roles in the accommodations sector. The program emphasizes guest services; operations; the integration of lodging, food and beverage management; and sustainable business practices. You explore how resort and hotel systems function and how collaboration among suppliers, vendors, guests and community stakeholders shapes the hospitality industry.

Faculty: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions | Department: School of Community Resources and Development | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses PRM 120 Leisure and the Quality of Life TDM 205 Introduction to Travel and Tourism TDM 372 Tourism and Hospitality Planning TDM 458 International Tourism and Hospitality TDM 480 Sustainable Tourism PAF 410 Building Leadership Skills What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Casino Floor Supervisor Growth: 3.5% Median Salary: $63,820 Learn more Casino Manager Growth: 3.6% Median Salary: $93,220 Learn more Compliance Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Event Planner Growth: 5.8% Median Salary: $61,160 Learn more Front Desk Manager Growth: 3.8% Median Salary: $69,250 Learn more Regulatory Affairs Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Restaurant Manager Growth: 5.8% Median Salary: $69,390 Learn more Security Manager Growth: 4.6% Median Salary: $106,660 Learn more Store Security Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Tour Guide Growth: 6.3% Median Salary: $38,120 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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