Undergraduate 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.

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.