Tri-C Transfer Pathway

Transfer Degree Plan Associate of Arts to Bachelor of Science in Resort and Attraction Management

Suggested Tri-C Transfer Course Sequence

First SemesterCredits
ENG 1010/101hEnglish Composition I/Honors
3
MATH 1410Elementary Probablity & Statistics3
COMM 1010/101HFund of Speech Communication/Honors3
ElectiveOhio Transfer 36 Natural Science w/lab3-4
Elective#Elective
2-3
 14-16
Second SemesterCredits
ENG 1020/102HEnglish Composition II/Honors3
MATH 1530/153HCollege Algebra/Honors4
Elective
Ohio Transfer 36 Social/Behavioral Science, if needed3
ElectiveOhio Transfer 36 Arts & Humanities3
Elective*International Perspective3
 16
Third SemesterCredits
ECON 2000 or 2010Principles of Micro or Macro Economics3
Elective
Ohio Transfer 36 Natural Science3
Elective*Ohio Transfer 36 Arts & Humanities, if needed
3
Elective*Cultural Diversity3
Elective#Elective
3
 15
#*More Information Below
Fourth SemesterCredits
Elective*Ohio Transfer 36 Social/Behavioral Science, if needed3
Elective
*Ohio Transfer 36 Arts & Humanities, if needed3
Elective#Elective
3
Elective#Elective3
Elective#Elective
3
 15
Associate of Arts Degree Awarded
Total Hours: 60-62

Students are required to complete all degree requirements with a minimum of 12 credits of advanced coursework and 36-40 credits of the Ohio Transfer 36 (formerly Ohio Transfer Module [OTM]) of the 60 semester credits.

BGSU Cedar FairResort and Attraction Management (RAAM) Course Sequence
Summer I Session

RAAM 3000 Introduction to Resort and Attraction Management (3 credits) and RAAM 3050 Introductory Co-Op (3 credits)

Fifth SemesterCredits
RAAM 3100Managerial Accounting & Finance for
Resorts and Attractions
3
RAAM 3200
Management Info Systems for
Resorts and Attractions
3
RAAM 3300Guest Service Management for
Resorts and Attractions
3
RAAM 3400Merchandise and Gaming Management for Resorts and Attraction Management3
RAAM 3410Prof Development Experiene I
1
 13
Sixth SemesterCredits
RAAM 3500Food and Beverage Operations for
Resorts and Attractions
3
RAAM 3600
Marketing Management, Advertising and Social Media for Resorts and Attractions3
RAAM 3700Entertainment and Event Management for Resorts and Attractions3
RAAM 3800Lodging Operations for Resorts and Attractions3
RAAM 3420Prof Development Experiene II
1
 13

Summer II Session

RAAM 4050 Advanced Co-Op (3 credits)

Seventh SemesterCredits
RAAM 4000Legal Environment of Resort and Attractions3
RAAM 4100
Managerial Communication and Decision Making for Resorts and Attractions3
RAAM 4200Leadership and Strategic Management for Resorts and Attractions3
RAAM 4300Facilities and Property Management for Resorts and Attractions3
RAAM 4500Senior Capstone I
1
RAAM 4410Professional Development III1
 14
Eighth SemesterCredits
RAAM 4600Human Resource Management for Resorts and Attractions
3
RAAM 4700
Risk Management and Safety for Resorts and Attractions3
RAAM 4800Operation Planning and Supply Chain Management for Resorts and Attractions
3
RAAM 4900Senior Capstone II3
RAAM 4420Prof Development Experiene IV
1
 13
Bachelor of Arts Degree Awarded
Total Hours: 62

Tri-C degree requirements can be fulfilled for Ohio Transfer 36 Arts & Humanities and Social and Behavior Sciences by selecting courses below satisfying BGSUInternational Perspective and Cultural Diversity in the US courses.

BGSU ADVISING NOTES

Bowling Green Perspective (BGP) courses:
  • A minimum of 36 hours of BGP courses must be completed(this is done by following the Associate of Arts to Bachelor of Science in Resort and Attraction Management Degree Plan/Transfer Pathway and including the International Perspective and Cultural Diversity in the US requirements below)
  • International Perspective–choose onefrom the following Tri-C courses:
    • Humanities and Arts: ART 2020, ART 2030, ENG 2700, MUS 1050
    • Social and Behavioral Science: ANTH 1010, ANTH 2010, GEOG 1010, HIST 1010, HIST101H,HIST 1020, HIST 102H, POL 2030, POL 2070
    • FREN 2010, FREN 2020, GER 2010, GER 2020, SPAN 2010, SPAN 2020(FREN, GER, SPAN does not satisfy Ohio Transfer 36 requirements)
  • Cultural Diversity in the US - Choose one from the following Tri-C Courses:
    • Humanities and Arts: ENG 2510, ENG 2520
    • Social and Behavioral Science: HIST 1510, HIST 151H, SOC 2310, SOC 2550, UST 2020, WST 1510
  • Foreign Language requirement:
    • Students who have not completed study of a language other than English in high school, may successfully complete two semesters of the same language (other than English) at the university level. The Foreign Language Admission Requirement will apply to transfer students who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours of credit-bearing post-secondary courses, but will not apply to those students who have completed 30 or more semester hours of credit-bearing post-secondary courses at BGSU Firelands or at another college or university. More information on BGSU’s foreign language requirement.
#Suggestions for Tri-C Elective hours, if needed:
  • These are not required, but are options: BADM 1040, BADM 1210, IT 1090/109H, HOSP 1010, HOSP 1040, HOSP 1180, HOSP 2380
RESORT AND ATTRACTION MANAGEMENT (RAAM) PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Transfer-student friendly, degree completion program utilizing a cohort model where students take RAAM courses during their junior and senior years at a brand new multipurpose facility in downtown Sandusky
  • The only program of its kind in the U.S., co-developed by BGSU and Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
  • Two guaranteed, paid, customizable co-ops at one of the many Cedar Fair parks or another similar establishment
  • Scholarships:
  • Opportunities for management positions in a growing field in Ohio and beyond

Updated: 09/29/2025 09:55AM