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Hospitality & Tourism: Management

Learn to lead the hotels, restaurants, events and destinations that turn ordinary moments into memorable experiences. The Management option combines hands-on hospitality preparation with a Business Administration minor and a 6-to-9-credit industry internship.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 70 in Major
Careers
Entertainment, Managers
Hospitality & Tourism: Management students at EIU

Why Study Hospitality & Tourism: Management at EIU?

  • Combine focused hospitality preparation with an 18-hour Business Administration minor
  • Graduate with at least two career-related work experiences on your resume
  • Tailor your studies toward areas such as lodging, foodservice, events, private clubs, sales or tourism
  • Build leadership skills through a substantial 6-to-9-credit industry internship
  • Connect with employers and experienced professionals through industry events and the program advisory council
"When I was younger my older sister attended EIU, after visiting her a few times I loved the small campus feel. One thing that inspired me to attend EIU is being able to see familiar faces around campus and get to know new people that share the same interest. I come from a small town so coming to EIU made it feel like home and not overwhelming compared to larger campuses."
Elley Szopinski
Class of 2025, Hospitality and Tourism major

Hands-On Experience

  • Complete an upper-level internship focused on operations, management and leadership
  • Apply foodservice and hospitality concepts through internships
  • Explore hospitality businesses through field trips and industry presentations
  • Attend professional conferences, career fairs and networking events.
  • Develop teamwork, communication and decision-making skills through applied projects
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Hands-On Experience, Hospitality & Tourism: Management students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Management option is designed for students who want to lead people, operations and guest experiences throughout the hospitality and tourism industry. Students build a foundation in lodging operations, food science and sanitation, nutrition, meetings and events, destination management, sustainability, business law, professionalism and hospitality leadership.

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$65,310
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Entertainment & Recreation Managers
  • Food Service Managers
  • Lodging Managers
  • Fitness & Wellness Coordinators
  • Spa Managers
  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Loss Prevention Managers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Enterprising

Connect With Us

Nichole Hugo
Professor Hospitality and Tourism, Graduate Coordinator of Sustainability, MBA Graduate Coordinator
nhugo@eiu.edu
3108 Lumpkin Hall
217-581-8595
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Dr. Tamatha
Professor
tlbrooks@eiu.edu
3106 Lumpkin Hall
217-581-2627
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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