Hospitality and Tourism Management Major

Study hospitality in Charleston, one of the top tourist destinations in the world.

Today's economy is increasingly service-based. Review sites, apps and rewards programs influence most travel, dining and lodging decisions. If you want to make your mark in this fast-paced industry, you need to be tech-savvy and competent in business management. A changing industry demands a new approach to hospitality and tourism management.

Why study hospitality and tourism management at the College of Charleston?

The historic city of Charleston is your living laboratory. You'll learn about tourism in a culture that represents the best of southern hospitality. At the College, support your studies with applied and experiential learning opportunities. Discover more when you combine classroom work with internships. Study abroad opportunities offer a chance to see how these lessons have global applications.

What will I learn?

You will learn to be guest-focused, ethical, innovative, globally aware and tech fluent. Study to be effective communicators to excel in the many facets of the industry. You'll collaborate comfortably in an environment characterized by diversity, uncertainty and rapid change.

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Program Highlights

We ensure that you gain an AACSB-accredited business education. You'll also learn how to lead in the service industry. Customize your coursework for hotel and resort management, food service management or events management. You can also choose an emphasis on sales and marketing, human resource management or general management.

Careers & Outcomes

We prepare you to provide an exceptional customer experience and rise to the top in your field. You can expect careers such as client success manager, events and marketing manager and more. Go into fields such as digital technology, healthcare patient relations and nonprofit management. Our recent graduates work with companies such as:
  • Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.
  • Marriot International.
  • TikTok.

About the Minor

With the minor, you will study industry-specific knowledge and experience. You will gain insight and possible career opportunities in the $4.5 trillion worldwide industry. This minor pairs well with economics, accounting or another program outside of the School of Business.

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