Program Coordinator/Contact
Kunsoon Park, Associate Professor
School of Health and Consumer Sciences
Wagner Hall 425, Box 2275A
605-688-5223
Program Information
The Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management program develops visionary leaders through excellence in student-centered education, skill development, research, service, and collaboration with global hospitality and tourism industries. The curriculum exposes students to many aspects of the hospitality, tourism, and event planning industry and instills in them the critical skills required for the modern workplace. Students complete two professional practicum experiences while pursuing their degree, which provides introductory and supervisory level industry experience. Students will earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management. The curriculum is designed to expose students to many aspects of the hospitality industry and to instill in them the critical skills required in today’s workplace.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the program, students will be able to:
- Communicate effectively (both written and orally) with professionals in the hospitality industry.
- Understand and value the benefits of lifelong learning in the hospitality industry.
- Apply supervisory and leadership knowledge and skills for enhancing performance and management in the hospitality industry.
- Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills in the hospitality industry.
- Demonstrate a sense of ethical responsibility in the hospitality industry.
Academic Requirements
A grade of a “C” or better is required in all HMGT and NUTR courses.
Course Delivery Format
Practical learning experiences complement traditional academic settings. Internship and practicum courses prepare students for the real world and provide the industry with well-trained employees.
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