Διεθνώς η τουριστική εκπαίδευση διασπάται σε δύο βασικές κατευθύνσεις, την “Hospitality Management” δηλαδή Διοίκηση Ξενοδοχειακών και Επισιτιστικών Επιχειρήσεων και “Tourism Management”, δηλαδή Διοίκηση Τουρισμού (ή “Tourism Studies”, δηλαδή Σπουδές Τουρισμού).

The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree includes the additional requirements above the arts degree of three (3) semester credits required in mathematics or science courses. The Associate of Science degree may be awarded without major designation in general studies or with an emphasis in the areas listed below. Students seeking the Associate of Science degree must complete a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours required for the degree, including the seven (7) core requirements, the classes specifically recommended by the college to which the student is planning to transfer, and suggested elective courses.