Overview of the ‘Department of Tourism’

Founded in 1981, Hanyang University’s Department of Tourism has been making remarkable progress by producing numerous tourism leaders as the center of Korea’s tourism. It introduced the academic foundation of tourism science to Korea for the first time. In addition, it stands as the birthplace of elite faculties in the world's tourism divisions, in-depth curriculum, various industry-academic links, exchange student systems, and a wide range of scholarships.

The Vision of the ‘Department of Tourism’

The Education Goal of the ‘Department of Tourism’

• Superiority: Elite Hanyang Tourism Leaders are fostered to contribute to the development of Korea’s tourism industry through acquiring theoretical, practical, and political knowledge.
• Professionalism: Tourism experts who can actively cope with the changing tourism market are nurtured through systematic education of profound tourism theory and understanding.
• Leadership: Tourism industry managers are trained to successfully collaborate with various stakeholders in the tourism market based on specialized communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial Mind: Professional entrepreneurs and managers are trained to lead the tourism industry through creative problem-solving skills and progressive capabilities.
• Internationality: Global tourism leaders are fostered to lead the global tourism industry, calibrating the rapid growth of the international tourism market.

Career

“ Various Career Opportunities ”

As culture and tourism have emerged as a notable topic in the 21st century, numerous fields of society are demanding tourism leaders with outstanding minds. Hanyang University’s Department of Tourism has pride and confidence in being the tourism leader training institution in Korea. In addition, numerous graduates are entering the domestic and foreign tourism industry, tourism-related industries, public institutions, universities, research institutions, and international organizations.