Program Overview

Hospitality, Sports, Events and Tourism Program

The Hospitality, Sports, Events and Tourism program at Montclair State University prepares students to succeed in one of the fastest-growing global industries. This major brings together business fundamentals with specialized courses that explore how hospitality, sports, events, and tourism intersect to shape todays service-driven economy.

Program Overview

Through coursework, experiential projects, and an internship, students build expertise in service management, marketing, communication, and data analysis all while gaining firsthand exposure to the industry. Professional development is woven into the program through guest speakers, field experiences, and opportunities for international study, ensuring that graduates leave with both knowledge and real-world perspective.

Program Format and College

• The program format is in-person.
• The college or school offering this program is the Feliciano School of Business.
• The area of study is Business, Mathematics and Technology.

Cost Information

• In-state tuition is $7,839 per semester.
• For more information on the cost of attendance, please refer to the Undergraduate Cost of Attendance.

Curriculum Highlights

In the Hospitality, Sports, Events and Tourism program, students gain both a strong business foundation and specialized knowledge across multiple sectors of the industry. Highlights include:

• Industry Foundations Explore hospitality, tourism, sports, leisure, and events through courses like Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism and Leisure and Recreation in Society.
• Professional Development Build career-ready skills in service management, legal issues, and professional communication, supported by a Co-op Ed course and senior seminar.
• Specialization Options Tailor your degree with electives in areas like international tourism marketing, sport marketing, event management, lodging, food and beverage, or human resource management.
• Business Core Strengthen your management and analytical skills with courses in accounting, statistics, spreadsheet modeling, and marketing.
• Hands-On Learning Apply classroom knowledge through co-op education, experiential projects, and collaboration with industry professionals.

Alumni Voices

• Jasmine Hoffman 16
  • Program: Hospitality, Sports, Events and Tourism
  • Career: Head of Experience TechUnited

The most important thing I learned from my classes was understanding how business functions from every aspect. My professors taught me how to successfully operate a business and how to be a productive company employee. By my last semester, I was giving presentations to students, professors and business professionals on topics that related to my concentration events and events marketing.

Career Opportunities

Graduates leave ready to step into diverse roles across hotels, resorts, event planning, sports management, tourism organizations, and related fields. With demand for professionals in these industries on the rise worldwide, this program positions students for long-term career success.