Kaplan University

Become a hospitality professional at Kaplan University

At Kaplan University, you can earn a college degree on youre your own time and with your own terms. We put you in the position of planning your schooling. You will no longer have job interruptions, travel costs, or spend time searching campuses for class locations. Online courses allow you to choose, when and where to study.

A Productive and Exciting Way to Learn

Kaplan University adds a human touch to the virtual online experience, giving you all the benefits of the traditional classroom. We are dedicated to giving you personal attention and academic support as you require it. Kaplan University allows for innovative learning opportunities through the flexibility and dynamic interaction of online education.

Some of the highlights include:

• Online Quizzes: Numerous courses require a quiz after the completion of every unit, which offers you immediate input about how well you have learned the information in that unit.
• We have Discussion Boards: Interaction between professors and pupils is available each week on the discussion boards. You have the opportunity to expand your learning in real discussions, getting advice from a real professor and real classmates.
• Web field trips are where students visit various internet research sites, taking notes in their online learning journals, for later discussion.
• Students are expected to participate in Interactive Seminar sessions in order to establish close coordination with their instructors and course mates. During the seminars, students experience online learning that is truly enriching.

Associate of Applied Science in Global Travel and Hospitality Management

A complete and broad spectrum education can be had by anyone attending the courses offered by Kaplan University's Associate of Applied Science in Global Travel and Hospitality Management degree program. Because classes are online, you can set your own schedule.

You will learn the basics of sales, marketing, and customer service from all areas of the industry. Students learn to manage a major airline system of reservation. Our program offers management training in hotel front office, food and beverage, as well as tourism geography, global vacation planning, cruise marketing and much more.

Our program employs classes designed to prepare students for taking the Certified Travel Agent {CTA} examination.

What career opportunities are available?

With a degree as an Associate of Applied Science in Global Travel and Hospitality Management, you can find entry-level positions in:

• travel agencies
• tour operators
• hotels
• resorts
• car rental agencies
• airlines
• cruise lines
• event planning services
• convention management agencies
• banquet coordination services and restaurants.