Program Overview

Hospitality and Tourism Management

The HTM program prepares in-demand graduates for exciting management positions in the global hospitality and tourism industry. Students obtain hands-on experience through internships, field studies, experienced faculty, and frequent interaction with industry experts. In addition to gaining a broad business education, HTM specialized courses are available in event management, hospitality finance, catering and restaurant management, tourism destination management, franchising, revenue management, international business, data analytics and security, and lodging operations. Students develop a variety of skills, including market analysis, real-time decision making, leadership, and communication. Opportunities exist to double major with other business majors as well as real estate.

Career Options

• Hotel Real Estate and Finance Analyst
• Hospitality or Tourism Digital Marketing Specialist
• Event and Experience Designer and Producer
• Hotel Operations Manager
• High-end Restaurant Owner/Manager
• Cruise Industry Executive
• Hospitality Data Analytics Specialist
• Meeting and Convention Sales
• Tourism Attraction Entrepreneur

Program Details

• Degree Types:
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Master of Science
  • Doctor of Philosophy
• Colleges:
  • Pamplin College of Business
• Undergraduate Major:
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Undergraduate Advising:
  • Business and Administration
  • Public and Social Services
  • Restricted by Available Space
• Keywords:
  • Asset Management
  • Catering
  • Digital Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Event Planning
  • Hospitality
  • Hotel
  • Hotel Finance
  • Hotel Management
  • International
  • Real Estate
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant Management
  • Revenue Management
  • Tourism
  • Travel
• Related Programs:
  • International Studies
  • Management
  • University Studies (undecided)
  • Public Relations
• Admissions:
  • Available to Fall Transfer Applicants
  • Available to First-Year Applicants
  • Available to Spring Transfer Applicants
  • Available to Summer Transfer Applicants