Hospitality and Tourism Management

Are you a people-person? Are you passionate about customer service and enriching people's experiences? Do you have exceptional work ethic and enjoy a fast-paced environment? If so, Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) is a great field for you!

The mission of the HTM program at NDSU is to develop effective and efficient leaders in a very dynamic and exciting field. Our students learn and develop leadership skills by completing coursework that increases knowledge of the industry, develops people management skills, and enhances problem-solving abilities while instilling a sense of responsibility and professionalism.

We are the only four-year HTM program in North Dakota, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). The program has undergone this process to ensure students receive a quality education. The ACPHA guidelines and standards help us pursue excellence in the area of hospitality administration.

• Our program incorporates a solid foundation of general education courses vital in developing a well-rounded professional.
• All students complete a core of fundamental courses on the management of resources such as people, materials, money, technology and time in a hospitality and tourism setting.
• Upper-division courses concentrate on project-based, critical evaluation and production of quality services in hospitality and tourism operations.
• Students choose professional electives in areas such as food and beverage, casino and professional club management, resorts, and convention and meeting planning.
• A 24-credit minor in Business Administration is required with this major. The minor provides a strong business background on which we build depth of knowledge concerning the specifics of marketing and management in the hospitality industry.

Major Requirements

Major: Hospitality & Tourism Management

Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 122

General Education Requirements

Major Requirements

Degree Requirements and Notes

• Courses taken Pass/Fail will not be used to satisfy any requirements other than total credits.

Minor Requirements

Hospitality & Tourism Management Minor

Minor Requirements

Required Credits: 18

Minor Requirements and Notes

• A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.

The following plan suggests semester schedules that allow the student to complete his/her major/option degree program in a four year span. The arrangements of courses is based on which semesters the course is offered, the classification and the prerequisites or co-requisites required for successful completion. The Plan of Study should be used alongside the official curriculum guide and with the assistance from your assigned advisor. Remember, this is only a guide and circumstances may change the plan.