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.

Undergraduates in Tourism and Hospitality Management earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a general core. Students may specialize in Tourism, Hospitality Management, or Event Planning. The THM degree requires a minor in Business Administration or Entrepreneurship.

The tourism and hospitality industry is a multi-trillion dollar industry with over 313 million jobs worldwide. 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
Restaurant manager
Restaurant owner and operator
Special events planner
Theme or amusement park manager/director
Tourism planning and development
Tour guide/operator
Travel and tourism manager
Travel agent/counselor
Travel and tourism research and education
Wedding and venue manager
Winery sales and service manager