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
