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Hospitality and Tourism Management

Major Overview

The Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) major prepares students for a broad range of leadership and management roles in the global hospitality, tourism, and service industries. The curriculum integrates real-world business fundamentals with hospitality and tourism-specific expertise, including lodging operations, hospitality finance, revenue management, catering and restaurant operations, and franchising.

Major Course Topics & Skills

  • Designing the Service Experience, Lodging Management, Culinary Operations Management/Chef Lab, Hospitality Law, Human Resource Management in HTM, and Entrepreneurship
100%*

EMPLOYMENT RATE

$55K*

MEDIAN STARTING SALARY

*Data based on Class of 2025 First Destination Survey, students seeking employment.

Experiential Opportunities

  • Americas Lodging Investment Summit
  • Prosper Accelerator Forum for F&B management leaders
  • Governor’s Hospitality and Tourism Conference
  • Student Orgs: Club Management Association of America (CMAA), Eta Sigma Delta, Hospitality Management Association (HMA), Theme Park Management Association (TPMA)
  • HTM Student Advisory Board
  • Dominican Republic Resort Management Study Abroad Program
  • International Business of the Cruise Industry Study Abroad Program

Early Career Roles

  • Guest Experience Coordinator
  • Sales Coordinator
  • Revenue Management/Financial Analyst
  • Assistant General Manage