Event Tourism

Become a master of tourism

Studying in Indy gets you in the center of it all with mega sports and events!

The M.S. in Event Tourism builds on Indianapolis’ rich reputation of stimulating economic development through well-executed events.

Graduates will understand the benefits and experiences created by fairs, festivals, sports, conferences, meetings, and cultural destinations. Each student will leave prepared to conduct research as a means to inform and improve decision making in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

The M.S. in Event Tourism has two tracks:

Research Track

Use data management and marketing research to make better decisions when managing sports and cultural events or strategic meetings.

Sport Event Tourism Track

Prepare for a management position in sports commissions, chambers of commerce, event ownership, and more.

What you’ll learn

The Master of Science degree includes 35 hours of major topics, 9 hours of pre-requisite courses, and 6 hours of electives. Each graduate student is assigned an advisor who helps plan their course of study based on goals and experience.

School of Health & Human Sciences

Event Tourism

Become a master of tourism

Studying in Indy gets you in the center of it all with mega sports and events!

Research Track

Sport Event Tourism Track

What you’ll learn

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Event Tourism

Become a master of tourism

Studying in Indy gets you in the center of it all with mega sports and events!

Research Track

Sport Event Tourism Track

What you’ll learn

Take the next step

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