There is a wide-range of careers available in the tourism field. From sales and marketing professionals to accountants and culinary specialists, the list goes well beyond hotel front desk clerks and ticket takers at theme parks.

Many jobs in tourism require more than a high school diploma. Here in the Daytona Beach Area, there are several institutions of higher learning that provide specialized educational programs in hospitality and tourism. These programs arm students with the necessary skills and training for immediate entry into the work force.

An advanced learning degree can help prepare you for a high-wage earning career in hospitality and tourism. You can prepare to enter the work force as a hotel manager, restaurant manager, marketing professional or sales associate.

Here in the Daytona Beach Area, the following colleges offer specialized educational programs in hospitality and tourism:

Daytona Beach College
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
http://www.dbcc.edu/
Two-year Associate of Science degree programs in hospitality management.
Programs offer concentrations in hotel and restaurant management or travel and tourism management.

Bethune-Cookman University
640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
http://www.cookman.edu/
A division of the business department, B-CC offers four-year Bachelor of Science degrees in hospitality management or hospitality management with concentration in food and beverage management.

Keiser University
1800 Business Park Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/Daytona.htm
Two-year Associate of Science degrees in travel and tourism.