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Bachelor of Arts or Science - Recreation, Parks and Tourism - Tourism and Special Events

Radford campus — Radford, Virginia, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 21,166
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Tourism and Special Events concentration aims to provide students with "real world" practice and theory within the discipline. They will be armed with tools to succeed in the field, understand current theories, and be exposed to professionals to formulate relationships with practitioners which can lead to internships and job placements. Several of the tourism and special events courses provide opportunities to learn about emerging trends, business and marketing skills and opportunities to create and implement event planning skills. There are diverse career opportunities for students in this field. This includes: resorts, hotels, destination marketing organizations, convention and visitor bureaus, tour operators, travel agencies, convention and congress centers, event planning companies, airlines and many more. The program highlights include: For students who want to pursue a career in tourism or event planning, the program's student-centric mentorship approach will prepare them for a successful start Hands-on projects in classes provide assignments with real-life impact Get involved with the Tourism and Special Events Lab to work on industry projects Opportunities to network with industry, such as site visits, invited speakers, field work and conferences Tourism Institute- a five week field course designed to offer students field-based learning in various locations both nationally and internationally

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 21,166
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 1 December 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Radford campus

Radford, Virginia, United States

801 East Main Street

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

The institution now known as Radford University was founded by the Virginia General Assembly in the spring of 1910. Radford University is a comprehensive public university of 7,718 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University is well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get i...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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