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Hospitality and Event Management Major
Do you want make someone’s event experience or vacation a memory that lasts forever?
At a glance
Hospitality and Event Management provides you with broad, business-focused knowledge and skills that transfer across all segments of the hospitality industry. The major combines courses in food service, lodging, event planning, nutrition, tourism, and business. Build your resume and network through hands-on experience with mentors in the field. The curriculum has a strong emphasis on leadership and management skills required for success in the hospitality industry.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Health and Human Sciences and Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Some Career Options
The hospitality industry encompasses careers in restaurants, hotels, resorts, spas, event venues, catering, breweries and wineries, bed and breakfast inns, ski areas, hospitals, correctional facilities, and military facilities in the United States and around the world. Learn in real-world settings like the Aspen Grille, a student-run campus restaurant, and other internship and practicum opportunities that enhance experiential learning and professional development.
- Restaurant Manager
- Caterer
- Hotel Manager
- Food Writer/Critic
- Food/Beverage Marketer
- Chef/Private Chef
- Conference and Event Coordinator
- Tourist Attraction Manager
- Bed & Breakfast Owner
- School Food Service Manager
- Health Inspector
- Country Club Manager
Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Health and Human Sciences recruiter at [email protected]
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.