Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Middle Tennessee State University

The Tourism and Hospitality Management program at MTSU offers the chance to join one of the biggest and fastest growing industries with career opportunities in travel and tourism, hotels and restaurants, events, and so much more. With the wide number of opportunities in this field, you are sure to get a return on your investment and do what you love.

This specialized degree combines basic business principles such as accounting, human resources, marketing, and management within the perspective of the greater service sector. The tourism and hospitality industry is a multi-trillion dollar industry with over 313 million jobs worldwide. This program is designed to give students a competitive edge for a fulfilling career through studies in food and beverage and lodging management, tourism and hospitality marketing, revenue management, operational design, strategic decision making, tourism planning and development, and so much more.

Careers

Students can choose one of three specializations—Tourism, Hospitality Management, or Event Planning—or combine classes in all those areas. Tourism and Hospitality Management students must complete a minor in Business Administration or Entrepreneurship from the Jones College of Business. The major includes a practicum and gives students real-world experience, as well. Utilizing experiential learning and corporate connections in Nashville, Tennessee, and surrounding communities, the Tourism and Hospitality (THM) major provides hands-on experience with unique professional exposure. The THM degree prepares students for a wide variety of careers such as food and beverage management, lodging and resort operations, travel and tourism services, event planning, tourism and hospitality marketing, revenue management, operational design, strategic decision making, tourism planning and development, and so much more.

Tourism and Hospitality Management

Airlines/transportation manager

Alcohol distributor

Chambers of Commerce administrator

Comptroller

Convention and conference planner

Cruise ship director

Director of sales

Distribution and sales lead

General manager

Hotel manager

Hotel owner and operator

Human resources manager

Infrastructure and facility manager

Marketing manager/director

Meeting and convention planner

Recreation and vacation director

Resort and spa management