College of Applied & Technical Studies
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Hotels, food service and tourism operations, with a required paid internship every summer.
About this program
Hospitality & Tourism Management covers hotel operations, food service management and tourism marketing, with a required paid internship after both the sophomore and junior years — most students have two full seasons of management experience before they graduate.
What you will be able to do
- Manage front- and back-of-house hotel and food service operations
- Apply revenue management and pricing strategy
- Plan and market tourism and event experiences
- Complete two required paid management internships
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| HTM 220 | Hotel Operations Management |
| HTM 310 | Food & Beverage Management |
| HTM 340 | Tourism Marketing |
| HTM 460 | Capstone Practicum |
| General education & support courses | Title |
|---|---|
| BUS 210 | Principles of Management |
| ECON 110 | Principles of Economics |
| COMM 210 | Business Communication |
Where graduates go
- Hotel Operations Manager
- Food & Beverage Director
- Event Manager
- Tourism Marketing Coordinator
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $52,300. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 93%.
DegreeB.S.
Credits120
Typical length4 years
CollegeCATS
Median starting salary$52,300
Placement93%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.