Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management BS, Hospitality Management Specialization

The hospitality management specialization prepares students for entry-level supervisory and managerial positions within hotels, restaurants and the service industry. In addition, entrepreneurial skills are developed for those interested in starting their own business. The Hospitality, Tourism and Events Program (HTE) prepares students for positions in one of the top three industries in Washington State and the world’s number-one industry. Professional positions are numerous.

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to a major or minor in Hospitality Tourism and Event Management, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 (or be a freshman or transfer).

Program Requirements
A minimum grade of C- must be earned in each course counted toward fulfilling major and minor requirements.

Students should plan to complete their Senior Practicum education during the summer term.

Elective courses must be pre-approved by an advisor prior to registration for course(s).

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Understand and promote principles of sustainability.
• Demonstrate professional practice to meet workplace demands.
• Identify research, comprehend, and communicate fundamentals, philosophy, and practices of the field.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively produce and manage projects and activities in diverse groups.
• Analyze and interpret emergent policy issues and trends prevalent in HTE industry sectors.
• Demonstrate critical, conceptual, and analytical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate competencies in planning, marketing, administration, risk/legal, budgets/accounting, leadership, information technology through core curriculum and approved electives.
• Articulate practicum, internship, and career opportunities in HTE field.