HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT
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The hospitality and tourism management major is a collaboration between Meredith鈥檚 School of Business and the Food and Nutrition program. All students take business, nutrition, and hospitality & tourism courses, as well as complete a required internship. As a hospitality and tourism management major, you will gain the skills, knowledge, and experience that employers are seeking in this exciting, rapidly growing field.
This is happening! On Dec 3rd we welcome RCC rockstar Ashley Auman for an engaging visit with our Planning Special Events class!
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Thanks again for being a great alum and accommodating us Lindsey! We had so much fun and learned a lot! #mchostourism #merrimonwynne #meredithschoolofbusiness #meredithcollege
Thanks again for the great visit Maria! We had so much fun! #mchostourism #naturalsciences #meredithschoolofbusiness #meredithcollege
Thanks again Laurie. We had so much fun! #mchostourism #jaguarboleraraleigh #meredithschoolofbusiness #meredithcollege
This is happening on Thursday! We are psyched to have Kate Jansen @convention.kate oin our class to share her perspectives and help our students better understand what a career in event sales looks like!
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Fantastic chat with Chris Powers and we appreciate Trophy Brewing`s `good taste` and everything they bring to our community! #meredithcollege #trophybrewing
I am very grateful to be involved with @wakemow Meals on Wheels of Wake County, both as a long-serving volunteer and now a Board Member. I forgot to post this, but in January I had a Spectrum News supporter ride along with me and my dog Beau as we made our weekly Wednesday deliveries to my 12 fabulous clients on the Green route. Check out the video below. Beau is clearly the star but I am glad to enjoy the halo effect! https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2024/01/23/meals-on-wheels-marks-50-years-serving-wake-county
Thank you Shelly Wiltz and the whole management team at Live! We had so much fun! #mchostourism #live!entertainement
Some of Meredith`s Hospitality and Tourism juniors and graduating seniors were lucky to have the opportunity to sit down with entrepreneur Laura Swayne to talk about why and how her new floral design company Beautiful Edge Design has come to Raleigh to help people celebrate the edges in life in the most lush, local, romantic and whimsical ways. We learned a lot, especially when you treated us to a hands-on flower arranging workshop. So fun! #beautifuledgedesignsl #meredithcollege #meredithcollegeschoolofbusiness
About Our Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Hospitality and Tourism Management is an interdisciplinary major that prepares students for management positions within the hospitality and tourism industries. Students complete a core curriculum of specialized hospitality and tourism management and business courses along with principles of food management.
Upon graduation, you鈥檒l have the necessary skills to pursue a career in fields such as hotel management, travel and tourism management, event planning, and more.
Hospitality and Tourism Management Programs
Students can choose to major or minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Upon completion of the degree, students will possess critical thinking skills to solve hospitality and tourism management issues, analyze trends, and evaluate organizational data to develop effective and sustainable strategies.听
The Bachelor of Science degree requires students to complete 53-56 credit hours, including 38-41 credit hours of core courses and 6-15 credit hours of elective courses. To fulfill all the major鈥檚 requirements, students must complete an internship, student portfolio, and exit interview.
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Students minoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management are required to complete 23 credit hours, including 17 hours of core courses and 6 hours of electives courses.
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Curriculum requirements and course descriptions are subject to changes with each听catalogue.
Why Study Hospitality and Tourism Management at Meredith?
- Meredith鈥檚 location in Raleigh, North Carolina鈥檚 capital, provides plenty of opportunities for internships and employment.
- As part of the curriculum, you will be required to complete an internship, gaining hands-on experience in the field. Students have interned at听
- You can become an entrepreneur or manager in hotels, restaurants, event planning organizations, airlines, theme parks and attractions, resort clubs, cruise lines, casinos, professional athletics, and destination marketing organizations.
- With expansive options of elective courses, you can choose a focus within the major that aligns with your career goals after graduation.
- Student organizations for hospitality and tourism majors include the Hospitality & Tourism Management Club and two planning committees, the Meredith Activities Board and the Meredith Recreation Association.
What Can I Do with a Hospitality and Tourism Degree?
The hospitality field is a half-trillion-dollar industry that continues to grow. Recent labor statistics show increasing hospitality management career opportunities that require a bachelor鈥檚 degree.听
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for graduates in the field is .
Hospitality and tourism management majors have participated in a variety of undergraduate internship opportunities. Companies where interns have recently been placed include
Event Venues
- The Bradford
- The Merrimon-Wynne House
- The Royal Banquet & Conference Center
Hotels
- Cliff House Maine
- Guest House Hotel
- Heights House Hotel
- Moxy Hotels
- The Umstead Hotel & Resort
Food & Beverage/Catering
- Cheeni Indian Food Emporium
- Rocky Top Catering
Entertainment and Attractions
- Disney College Program
- Dollywood
- The Carolina Hurricanes
The hospitality field is a half-trillion-dollar industry that continues to grow. Recent labor statistics show increasing hospitality management career opportunities that require a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for graduates in the field is .
Meredith hospitality and tourism management graduates are employed at numerous companies, including
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- Heights House Hotel听
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Rocky Top Catering听
- Stunning & Brilliant Events听
- The Gatorbug听
- The Merrimon-Wynne House
- The Umstead Hotel & Resort听听
- Walt Disney World
Graduates of Meredith鈥檚 hospitality and tourism management program have gone on to pursue graduate and professional programs. Programs our graduates have attended include
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- Wake Technical Community College, Culinary Arts Program
Strong Stories
Jillian Jackson, ’25, chose Meredith because of the empowerment she felt visiting campus as a high schooler. As a student, the resources, students, and faculty at Meredith have provided her with a strong college experience that is preparing her for the future.
Madison Hamilton, 鈥�21, dreams of someday owning a restaurant or bakery. With a double major in hospitality management and nutrition, a minor in entrepreneurship, and an MBA, she鈥檒l be well prepared to take on that challenge.
Videos About Meredith鈥檚 Hospitality and Tourism Management Major
Our hospitality and tourism management major prepares students to pursue careers in fields such as hotel management, travel and tourism management, event planning, and more. With a range of elective options, an ideal location in Raleigh, N.C., top-level accreditations, and a track record of success for women, this video explains why Meredith鈥檚 program should be at the top of your list.
Hospitality and Tourism Management News
Meredith’s Student Chapter of the National Association of Catering and Events (NACE) recently hosted its second annual Hospitality and Tourism Alumni Panel in Kresge Auditorium.听
Michael Altman, Hospitality and Tourism Management Program Director and Instructor, has been named to the board of Meals on Wheels of Wake County.
Director and Instructor of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program Michael Altman is serving a two-year term on the Board of the Greater Raleigh Visitor and Convention Bureau’s Board of Directors.听
The Umstead Hotel & Spa recently welcomed 糖心Vlog鈥檚 hospitality and tourism students to their multi-award-winning, peaceful, wooded escape in Cary, NC.
Contact Information
Michael Altman
Program Director and Instructor, Hospitality and Tourism Management
(919) 760-8476
maaltman@meredith.edu
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