We pursue research studies to better understand the needs of the state's and region's tourist customers to enable the industry to provide the goods and services that will increase and diversify the tourist base. We work with agencies and businesses to develop strategies for creating and expanding tourism enterprises. We provide management level personnel to the tourism industry through our degree programs and also assist the industry in workforce training. All programs include a business minor. The undergraduate program focuses on restaurant and food service management and hotel management.
Students seek careers with restaurants, hotels, conference centers, resorts, etc.
Students are competitive in securing employment in travel and tourism agencies, convention bureaus, coporate leisure services, sporting venues, and government agencies. Students seek careers with a variety of retail organizations and consumer service providers.