The Hospitality Management and Tourism program focuses on the specialized knowledge needed for careers in the hospitality industry. The degree develops graduates who are consumer and technology focused within the service industry. Course work integrates hospitality marketing strategies, communications and financial management through a curriculum focused on management of facilities and operations that provide hospitality services to the public.
The curriculum challenges students to exercise an integration of creativity and business components for various tourism services such as, food & beverage, lodging, attractions, convention and meeting planning, non-profit management, and special event coordinating. The hospitality and tourism industries are rapidly growing; as the United States’ second largest employer, a degree in Hospitality Management and Tourism provides many career opportunities for graduates.
Internships are a required component of the program, which can lead to permanent professional placement. The internship provides students with first-hand experience in hospitality and tourism related fields, allowing them to exercise classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.
Entrance Requirement
The minimum grade-point average for entrance of all students into the Hospitality Management and Tourism program is 2.0.
Graduation Requirements
To earn the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Tourism, students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours with a 2.0 grade-point average. A minimum of 45 credit hours must be from upper division courses (300 level and above). Remedial courses may not be counted toward the total hours required for the degree.
Students must fulfill all prerequisites and achieve a grade of C or better in all HMT and RTM courses that are major requirements, and .