Hospitality and Tourism Management Major

On Campus and Online Options

Sustainable Solutions for Global Success

We strive to help you become a global citizen who can solve complex problems by using sustainable development tools and a triple-bottom-line approach, which considers social, environmental, and financial factors.

With on-campus and online options available, students will develop the skills to think innovatively and entrepreneurially, and to communicate effectively. They will also increase their global awareness through international experience, and engage in sustainability-focused tourism and hospitality courses, work experience, and community projects.

  • 89% of students were employed within 3 months of graduation
  • Graduates have obtained employment at companies such as Marriott International, the Walt Disney Company, Darden Restaurants, Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels, and Greensboro Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
  • Nearly 100% of students were employed within 6 months of graduation
  • Average salary: $43,250

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Fastest Growing Sectors

One of the Fastest Growing Segments in the U.S. Economy

Hospitality and Tourism represents one of the largest business sectors in the world economy

World

Get a job anywhere in the world!

Opportunities in the travel & tourism industry are endless

Sustainability

A degree that keeps Sustainability in mind

We create an awareness of critical environmental and social issues so you can become an agent of positive change

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Career Opportunities

HTM majors benefit in many ways from the program’s long-standing relationships within the Travel and Tourism Industry. Daly Seven Hotels regularly hires students in the major for their internship program. After graduation, many of these interns have gone on to take management roles within the organization.

An HTM degree can lead to a variety of fulfilling careers such as:

  • Hotel and Lodging Management
  • Travel Agent
  • Meeting and Event Planner
  • Tour Guide or Consultant
  • Cruise Ship Management
  • Catering Management
  • Revenue Management
  • Sales and Marketing Management
  • Sommelier
  • Spa Management
  • Tour Operator
  • Leisure Activity Coordinator
  • Food and Beverage Manager
  • Beverage Distributor
  • Wine Sales Representative
  • Wine and Beverage Manager
  • Tasting Room Manager
  • Private Club Manager
  • Theme Park Management
  • Tourism Destination Management
  • Resort Management
  • Concert Promoter
  • Festival Coordinator
  • Visitors Bureau Management
  • Casino Operations Management
  • Wedding Coordinator/Planner
  • Corporate Travel Management
  • Park Ranger

General Program of Study

Credit Hours # of Courses
General Education Core Courses
34 hours 11
Bryan School Pre-Admission Courses
29 hours 11
Bryan Business Core
41 hours 15
Major Courses
27 hours 9
Total Credit Hours to graduate
120

About the Industry

Interested in a career in the travel and tourism industry?  Here are some quick facts regarding industry careers:

  • The Global Tourism Industry is the largest industry with a global economic contribution of US $7.6 Trillion.
  • The Tourism & Hospitality Industry accounts for nearly 10% of global employment.
  • In 2017, travel and tourism directly supported 118,454,000 jobs.

Industry Certifications

Interested in a career in the travel and tourism industry?  Here are some quick facts regarding industry careers:

  • The Global Tourism Industry is the largest industry with a global economic contribution of US $7.6 Trillion.
  • The Tourism & Hospitality Industry accounts for nearly 10% of global employment.
  • In 2017, travel and tourism directly supported 118,454,000 jobs.

Employer PartnershipS

Internship and job placement are the focus! Students of our program have worked for many well-respected companies such as:

  • The Walt Disney Company
  • Marriott International
  • Darden Restaurants
  • Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels
  • Greensboro Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

Military-Affiliated Students

UNCG has been named a Best for Vets school. We’re a Yellow Ribbon Program participant, and are proud to offer a variety of benefits for veterans, active-duty military, and military-affiliated students, such as:

  • Online application fee waiver for active-duty service members
  • In-state tuition for out-of-state students (in accordance with the Veterans Choice Act)
  • Credit for relevant military service/training
  • Tutoring assistance

For more information on UNCG Military-Affiliated services and benefits, visit military.uncg.edu.

Have Questions?

Our program offers students the opportunity to fulfill required degree work hours and/or credits for internships related to their major while studying abroad. Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Erick Byrd (etbyrd@uncg.edu) or call (336) 334-4547. Interested in studying online? Consider reaching out directly to bryanonline@uncg.edu.

Dr. Erick Byrd

Associate Professor
etbyrd@uncg.edu

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