Undergraduate Hospitality and Tourism Management
About the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program
SRU’s Hospitality and Tourism Management programs prepare students to succeed in a dynamic, people-focused industry through a combination of classroom instruction and practical experience. Students develop skills in event planning, guest services, hospitality operations, leadership, business and personnel management while learning to meet the evolving needs of guests, organizations and communities. Whether pursuing the Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), students can further customize their education through minors or concentrations in areas such as hospitality, communication, safety, leadership, aquatics or a foreign language.
What Can I Do With a Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree?
SRU’s Hospitality and Tourism Management programs prepare graduates for careers in hospitality, tourism, resort recreation, meeting and event management and related industries. Career opportunities include hotel or resort management, guest services, event planning, conference sales and services, tourism management, recreation management and hospitality operations. Graduates may work in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise lines, attractions, meeting and conference centers, country clubs, tourism organizations, municipal recreation centers and campgrounds.
Why Choose a Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree?
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Industry Connections
SRU’s extensive network of successful HTM alumni provides valuable opportunities for internships, professional networking, mentoring and career advancement. -
Job Placement
Graduates achieve a 90-100 percent job placement rate after graduation. -
Practical Experiences
Each student will complete two supervised practical experiences during their academic career. -
Personalized Advising
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
Students learn from full-time faculty members who bring real-world industry experience into the classroom.
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
Hospitality and Tourism Management BS
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.
Catalog | Curriculum Guide
Hospitality and Tourism Management, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Prepare for leadership careers in the global hospitality and tourism industry through a business-focused curriculum that blends management, marketing, event planning, and guest experience. Gain practical, hands-on experience while developing the leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in hotels, resorts, restaurants, attractions, event venues, and tourism organizations.
Catalog | Curriculum Guide
Hospitality and Tourism Management - Certificate
For a listing of this program’s undergraduate certificates and related offerings, visit SRU’s official program catalog page.
Catalog | Program ListCareer 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
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