The Hospitality and Tourism Management program will give students practical hands-on education, ensuring they have the real-world knowledge and skills to achieve success in the workforce.

During this program, students develop a strong understanding of the hospitality and tourism industries. They will gain knowledge in guest experiences delivery, sales and marketing, service and applied leadership, all complemented by a strong financial management foundation. Students will expand their knowledge by choosing a specialization in travel and tourism, entrepreneurship and innovation, hotel and accommodation management, restaurant and service operations, event management, beverage management and more.

Students will develop qualities that are in high demand for all hospitality and tourism jobs such as communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. The industry is fast-paced and requires students to be adaptable, enthusiastic and resilient. Those students who enjoy keeping busy and working within a team to achieve common goals, then this career is perfect for them.

In the Travel and Tourism specialization, students gain travel product knowledge to prepare for a career in destination and travel planning. Their training will cover product and reservation systems, itinerary planning and design, special interest and sustainable tourism. Students will have the opportunity to connect with industry partners in solving industry problems, and selling and marketing products at the Travel Center on Campus.