Outcomes
  • Meeting and Convention Planner
  • Events Manager
  • Guest Service Agent
  • Travel Agent
  • Hotel Manager
  • Cruise Agent
  • Catering Manager

For individuals who

Are passionate about customer service and enriching people's experiences and want to work in a fast-paced environment.

Looking for

Coursework in management, materials, finances, technology and hands-on experience in a hospitality and tourism setting.

To become

  • Restaurant Owner
  • Bed and Breakfast Manager
  • Travel Advisor
  • Tourism Manager
  • Marketing Manager

As the nation’s number one retail employer, the hospitality and tourism industry employs millions of people. The demand for managers continues to grow as the demand for services grows. Along with this demand for services is an increasing emphasis on comfort, convenience and personalized attention. All of these factors increase the need for effective and efficient professionals to manage hospitality operations and lead teams of people.

THE PROGRAM

Students can choose to pursue a minor in hospitality and event management or a certificate in even management.