Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management
Responsible for over 9.3% of the global GDP, travel and tourism is one of the most important industries in the world in terms of economic impact and growth potential.
Degree Types
Associate In Applied Science (AAS)
Certificate (CERT)
Event Planning Micro-Credential (MICR)
Learn about the Event Planning Micro-Credential
Career Outlook
Career opportunities are worldwide and allow you to work amongst different people, societies and cultures. Many opportunities are available because 1 in 11 jobs are in the Tourism & Hospitality industry.
- Attractions Managers
- Customer Service Representatives
- Destination Marketing
- Food Service Managers
- Gaming Managers
- Gaming Supervisors
- Lodging Managers
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
- Sales Managers
- Slot Supervisors
- Travel Agents
- Travel Guides
Transfer Opportunities
Starting at GCC saves many students and their families thousands of dollars in tuition. With an A.S. or A.A. degree you will be able to seamlessly transfer within the SUNY network of 64 college and universities as well as to many 4-year private institutions. GCC’s A.S. and A.A. programs were developed as part of the SUNY seamless transfer initiative allowing students to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree as a freshman and a sophomore at a community college, then seamlessly transfer to a SUNY four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree. Please reference the SUNY Transfer Pathways for degree programs to learn about any campus specific requirements. Visit the SUNY Core Course Finder to plan out the courses you should complete to transfer to a 4-year SUNY School.
If you are planning to transfer to a 4-year private institution you should work with our Transfer Services office to learn about possible articulation agreements and pathways that exist for many or our degree programs. Some GCC A.A.S. programs also have transfer opportunities.
To learn more about these opportunities and agreements contact the Transfer Services Office, we are more than happy to work with you and answer any questions you may have on building your own personalized transfer plan.
Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Niagara University
- Paul Smith College
- RIT
- SUNY College at Buffalo State*
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh
*GCC has current transfer agreements with the above noted institutions.
Next Steps
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