Hospitality & Tourism Management Program
About the Program
Looking to turn your passion for travel into a rewarding career? A major or minor from our top-ranked Hospitality and Tourism Management Program will transform you into a visionary leader. You will unlock your creativity, learn to cultivate emotional intelligence, and master industry-specific pricing models, accounting practices, and operational procedures. With hands-on learning gained through meaningful internships, field trips, and real-world projects, you will be well-equipped to deliver unforgettable guest experiences. As the world's largest industry, tourism offers boundless opportunities for skilled professionals. Don't miss your chance to thrive in this dynamic field!
What You’ll Learn
- Learn from a relevant, rigorous, and real-world curriculum
- Gain first-hand knowledge and master key skills through experiential learning
- Leverage the extensive and varied professional backgrounds of our faculty
- Develop proficiency in leadership, operations, and guest services
- Build a solid network of student, faculty, and employer connections
- Be mentored and guided by dedicated, friendly support staff
- Launch a lifetime career with one of our global industry partners
Careers & Pathways
A degree or credential in Hospitality & Tourism opens doors to a vast and dynamic array of global career paths. Graduates are uniquely equipped to step into leadership, operations, and experience design positions across virtually every sector of the service economy. Whether your passion lies in managing luxury resorts, boutique hotels, vacation rentals, and world-class cruise ships, or orchestrating memorable dining experiences in high-end restaurants, banquets, catering, and the culinary arts, this program builds the foundational skills you need to succeed. Beyond traditional lodging and dining, our alumni thrive in the fast-paced environments of theme parks, entertainment complexes, and massive event centers, as well as in strategic roles within destination management and government tourism agencies. From designing unforgettable itineraries as travel advisors and tour operators to managing high-stakes airline operations, this pathway prepares you to lead, innovate, and shape the future of global travel and guest experiences.
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
At the heart of the Hospitality & Tourism Management program is real-world, experiential learning. To ensure you graduate career-ready, a professional internship is a mandatory requirement for completing your degree.
Designed to bridge classroom theory with industry practice, students must earn a minimum of 4 credits, which translates to 180 to 540 hours of hands-on work experience. This immersive requirement allows you to build a powerful professional network, sharpen your leadership skills, and gain a competitive edge in the global hospitality market before you even cross the graduation stage.
Our Experiential Learning Trips offer Hospitality & Tourism Management students the unique opportunity to travel, explore, and engage directly with the global industry. These faculty-led journeys are designed to transform passion into practice, allowing students to tackle real-world industry challenges while making a meaningful impact in diverse communities.
Program Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available for Hospitality & Tourism Management students. Eligibility is determined by individual donors and may include an application process. A list of Minimum Requirements to Be Considered for Merit-based Scholarships is listed.
