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Introduction

The tourism business is the study of knowledge to properly recognize tourism, a modern social phenomenon that inevitably appears to satisfy the social and cultural needs of the people, and to study related knowledge for effective tourism business that provides tourism services. The department trains professional tourism managers who will lead the tourism industry, a national strategic industry of the 2000s, by providing relevant majors with the knowledge and skills to promote healthy leisure activity and attract foreign tourists.

Educational Objectives

1. 1Foster future Korean tourism professionals with a sound mind and professional expertise
2. 2Nurture talents with aptitude and competence among students who have a strong sense of service and a clear sense of calling required in the tourism industry such as hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and airlines
3. 3Train highly skilled professionals with adaptability in the workplace through various on-the-job training
4. 4Provide management theory and case-oriented education required by the professional business leaders in the tourism sector
5. 5Teach information communication and office automation skills required in the information age
6. 6Strengthen conversation-oriented language education using cutting-edge audiovisual materials such as VTR and satellite communication
7. 7Cultivate practical conversation skills using the Foreign Language Education Center

Related certifications

English tour interpreter, Chinese tour interpreter, Japanese tour translator, flight reservation ticketing specialist (TOPAZ), air reservation ticketing specialist (ABACUS), tour escort, hotel maintenance, hotel management, Korean chef, Chinese chef. Japanese chef, recreation leader, international conference planner

Career Path

In the 21st century, the focus has gradually shifted to the importance of tourism management which values service, culture, and emotion from manufacturing-oriented business management. The tourism industry, which consists of companies such as travel agencies, airlines, hotels, restaurants, golf courses, theme parks, casinos, event conventions, and car rentals, is expanding year by year. Graduates of the Department of Tourism Management are expanding their career paths from existing travel agencies and hotel-centered employment fields to various fields where service management is being practiced, such as restaurant business, golf course, theme park, casino, rental car, department store, hypermarket, courier company, and pharmaceutical company. Recently, as the online market has expanded, the number of students entering tourism content planning and marketing sector has increased.