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Bachelor's in Hospitality and Tourism Management

About the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program

Professional preparation in the HTM curriculum enables its students to meet challenges including programming for special events, planning activities for conference groups and training and managing personnel within a department. A variety of hospitality and business skills are necessary to handle the day-to-day challenges of these positions. A minor in business administration is highly recommended. Additional minors or concentrations in communication, safety, leadership, aquatics or a foreign language are encouraged.

What Can I Do With a Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree?

The Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) degree prepares students for positions in the resort recreation, hospitality, meeting/ event management and tourism industries. Students can obtain positions as a resort recreation manager, front desk manager, special events planner, conferences sales or conference services manager or general manager. Jobs can be obtained in hotels, resorts, cruise lines, meeting and conference centers, country clubs, municipal recreation centers and campgrounds.

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Why Choose a Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree?

  • Alumni Network
    SRU’s many successful HTM alumni ensure valuable networking, internship and career advancement opportunities.
  • Job Placement
    There is a 90-100 percent job placement after graduation.
  • Practical Experiences
    Each student will complete two supervised practical experiences during their academic career.
  • Support and Advisement
    Each student will be assigned an academic adviser that will work with them during their time at SRU. The adviser will also assist with decisions about practical experience opportunities and setting career goals.
  • Experienced Faculty
    Classes are taught by full-time faculty members who will share real life industry experiences that will enhance the students’ educational experience.
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I'm deeply grateful to SRU for the experiences that laid the base for my career and gave me the confidence to enter the hospitality industry. I carry the lessons I learned during my time at SRU with me every day.

Mairead Hill ‘22, Assistant Food & Beverage Operations Manager
Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland, OH
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Hospitality and Tourism Management BS

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Hospitality and Tourism Management, Bachelor of Science (BS)

Prepares students for exciting careers in diverse fields like hotels, resorts, and casinos. Through practical experiences, students gain crucial hands-on skills and the field knowledge needed to meet the demands of this fast-paced industry. The program also provides opportunities for students to network through organizations like the Hospitality and Tourism Student Society and receive personalized guidance from academic advisors.

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Hospitality and Tourism Management - Certificate

For a listing of this program’s undergraduate certificates and related offerings, visit SRU’s official program catalog page.

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Career Outcomes

After graduation, HTM graduations find employment at resorts, hotels, cruise lines, country clubs, meeting and convention centers, municipal recreation centers and campgrounds. Listed below are several examples of career job titles and location of our graduates:

  • Director of Recreation, Omni Amelia Island, Florida
  • Director of Recreation and special events, South Seas Island Resort, Florida
  • Special events coordinator, Ocean Reef Club, Florida
  • Recreation programs and operations manager, Sunriver Owners Association, Oregon
  • Event coordinator, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pennsylvania
  • Event sales coordinator, Butler Country Club, Pennsylvania
  • Sales executive, The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Director of recreation and leisure services, Township of Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania
  • Assistant General Manager, Hampton Inn & Suites, Butler, Pennsylvania

Internship Opportunities

Recent HTM students have completed internships at various locations including:

  • Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Florida
  • Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina
  • South Seas Island Resort, Florida
  • Sunriver Resort, Oregon
  • Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania
  • Marriott Vacation Worldwide
  • Carnival Cruise Lines
  • Upper Saint Clair Township Recreation, Pennsylvania
  • Cranberry Township Recreation, Pennsylvania
  • Disney World, Florida

Clubs & Organizations

  • Resort and Commercial Recreation Association (RCRA)
  • HATSS Student Organization

Resources

From application tips to academic information and support, we provide the guidance and tools you need to start strong and stay on track. Our resources are here to help you make the most of your SRU experience.

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