Hospitality and Tourism

The Hospitality and Tourism Industry is one of the largest in the world and provides graduates with global opportunities to be managers in dynamic environments such as hotels, restaurants, events, country clubs, resorts, convention centers, and amusement parks.

Our program offers a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism which includes a foundation of business or entrepreneurship courses and an industry based internship. Typical career paths for graduates of the program include Hotel General Managers, Sales and Convention Managers, Wedding Planners, Group Sales and Meeting Managers, Dining Room Managers, Human Resource Managers, and Franchisee Support Managers. A minor in Meeting and Event Management provides career opportunities in a variety of settings, including hotels, convention centers, corporate business, and wedding venues.

Mission

The mission of the Hospitality and Tourism program is to develop students, at the undergraduate level, to be successful and ethical managers and entrepreneurs in the global hospitality and tourism industry. The curriculum builds on Business Administration and Entrepreneurship minors by integrating hospitality and tourism industry applications in upper level courses. The program has a focus on foodservice, lodging, and event management with related areas such as club management, resort management, sustainability, and convention management. Integrated throughout the curriculum is an emphasis on practical skills and authentic learning experiences, a management focus, and a global perspective.