Tourism

Arkansas Tech University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 52.0903

The Natural Resource Emphasis prepares students to manage large parks, natural areas, and associated visitor facilities. Planning and management of land and water resources to provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Curriculum Course Title Hours Completed Freshman Fall BIOL 2134 Principles of Botany 4 __________ ENGL 1013 Composition I

Credits

120 credits

Dates

Since Jan 2024

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Tourism

Arkansas Tech University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 52.0903

Credits

120 credits

Dates

Since Jan 2024

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingCoordinationMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingManagement of Personnel ResourcesPersuasionTime ManagementInstructingActive LearningSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

English LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentPersonnel and Human ResourcesEducation and TrainingAdministrativeMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecuritySales and MarketingBuilding and ConstructionEconomics and AccountingMechanicalBiology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningNear VisionInformation OrderingMathematical ReasoningFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the av
Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
Identify environmental contamination sources.
Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance
Identify and apply for project funding.
Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensu
Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land
Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations o
Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or techni
Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usa
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of c
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as a
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compli
Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new pro
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness,
Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
Develop and review regulatory strategies, development plans, and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
Respond to customer inquiries or complaints.
Schedule guest appointments.
Maintain client databases.
Maintain wellness- and fitness-related schedules, records, or reports.
Develop or coordinate fitness and wellness programs or services.
Recommend or approve new program or service offerings to promote wellness and fitness, produce reven

Technology

Office suite softwareDocument management softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareAccounting softwareSpreadsheet softwareElectronic mail softwareCompliance softwareEnterprise application integration softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareGeographic information systemComputer aided design CAD softwareContent workflow softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareMobile location based services softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareOperating system softwareFacilities management softwareProject management softwareInternet browser softwareData base management system softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareHuman resources software

Tools

Animal sound luresCamping tentsClimbing carabinersClimbing harnessesClimbing helmetsClimbing ropesComputer laser printersCordless microphonesDigital video camerasElectronic mapsEmergency first aid kitsEquipment trailersHunting riflesHunting shotgunsMotor coachesComputer data input scannersDesktop computersDigital camerasGlobal positioning system GPS receiversLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentSubcentimeter global positioning system GPS unitsBarometric pressure sensorsCup anemometersDataloggersDigital still camerasElectronic temperature sensors

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsSupportRecognition

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