Hospitality & Tourism Management

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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 you answered YES to any of these questions, then Hospitality and Event Management is a great field for you.

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.