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International Hotel & Tourism Management (IHTM)
Bachelor of Science The IHTM Bachelor of Science degree provides students with the opportunity to experience the broad nature of the hospitality and tourism industries on a global scale. Students prepare to enter international hospitality corporations as well as tourism planning and marketing organizations as entry-level managers or staff professionals.
Students spend one term abroad integrating their previous studies with new experiences and knowledge about different countries and cultures. The IHTM program exposes students to the principles and practices of international hospitality management, marketing, strategic planning, tourism, financial and operational management for both lodging and food & beverage management. Three terms of study of another language are required for the degree.
The required term abroad and the language requirement provide students with a unique global perspective, as well as a competitive advantage when seeking employment with international hospitality organizations. By participating in a summer-abroad, an international co-op or international exchange program a student may have a second international experience.
Graduates are expected to be able to utilize their technical and management skills, as well as apply critical thinking skills, ethical standards and problem solving techniques, within a global business environment.
While a concentration is not required for this degree, it is possible to use hospitality electives to obtain a concentration. See the Hotel & Lodging Management degree for the list.
Applications are accepted during a student’s freshman year through the International Hotel School. Preference is given to students who achieve a 3.2 GPA or higher during their freshman year. Selection is based upon academic performance, community and University service, industry experience, a personal interview and professional and professorial recommendations. Once in the program, students must maintain a minimal GPA of 2.85. Contact The Hospitality College for more details.
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