Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management and Tourism

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A bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management and Tourism is perfect for students who are passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences and managing travel, tourism, and event operations. This program prepares graduates for careers in hotel management, event planning, tourism development, and food service operations, with expertise in customer service, business strategy, and cultural awareness.

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The Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT) program will prepare you for the specialized knowledge needed within the hospitality industry. The degree will help you become a professional focused on technology and consumer needs within the service industry. The Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT) bachelor of science program integrates service management principles, marketing techniques, and financial management into a curriculum focused on managing a variety of facilities. Our coursework challenges students to think creatively across marketing, communication, management, and facility operations. Courses provide students with the knowledge and experience they need to understand current trends and applications in the hospitality and tourism industries. HMT students complete hands-on projects focusing on several aspects of hospitality and tourism: destination marketing & management, food & beverage, lodging, attractions, convention and meeting planning, non-profit management and special event coordinating. Come See for yourself yo learn more about this program, campus life, and chat with an advisor, schedule a campus visit. Virtual visits may be necessary in some cases.

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The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Tourism program offers students a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality industry, including lodging, food and beverage management, event planning, and tourism development. The curriculum blends business fundamentals with industry-specific knowledge, covering topics such as service operations, hospitality marketing, financial management, and sustainable tourism. Students develop practical and analytical skills through experiential learning and real-world applications in customer service, leadership, and hospitality systems. Expand the menu below to view a sample curriculum plan.


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Take away "Term" for Transfers - "Unknown Term"? As well as "Not in High School"
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Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
Feel like it would be pretty easy to see if the person already exists in our system and has a program enrollment record associated with them, which would shift them from "Freshman" or "Transfer" to "Readmit"
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