An associate degree in this program typically qualifies you only to transfer to a four-year program. It may qualify you to work in a travel agency. A bachelor's degree prepares you for entry-level management positions and a master's degree for higher-level positions. If you're interested in academic research and teaching at the college level, you should pursue a doctoral degree.
Travel and tourism are often global in scope. To prepare for this, you should take college courses in a second language and in world cultures.