Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentration in Hospitality & Tourism Management prepares individuals for managerial positions and the responsibilities of leadership. It is designed to offer undergraduates an opportunity to obtain proficiency in management skills and decision making to enable them to carry out responsibilities in both the public and private sectors. It emphasizes setting and accomplishing goals by the efficient and effective utilization of a manager’s resources: money, machines, materials and people.

Why Choose Hospitality & Tourism Management?

Tourism is one of the leading economic generators for most U.S. states and foreign countries and is the #1 employer within the U.S. The Hospitality & Tourism sector continues to see growth as does the need to fill management positions with educated candidates.

Careers Available in HTM

• Lodging
• Foodservice
• Recreation
• Amusements
• Cruise lines
• Meeting / Event Management
• Club Management
• Contract Management
• Gaming Management

Career Information:

• Average starting salary is $28,000-$45,000
  
• Entry level management positions are as department managers
  
• More employers are requiring a 4-year degree for management opportunities
  
• General Managers and Senior Managers can make over $100K + per year

Hospitality and Tourism Program Description

Pre-requisite: MGT 3371(3) Principles of Management

MGT 3372(3) Hospitality Management (Offered in 09/T3)
MGT 3374(3) Hotel Management
MGT 3375(3) Human Resource Management
MGT 3377(3) Domestic and International Tourism
MGT 4466(3) Restaurant Management
MGT 4472(3) Organizational Behavior
MGT 4473(3) Labor Law and Collective Bargaining

Select three of the following courses:
BAN 4499(3) Internship
MGT 4465(3) Food and Beverage Service
MGT 4475(3) Small Business Management
MGT 4481(3) Staffing
MKT 4487(3) Hospitality Marketing

Curriculum (120 Hours) - click here for more information