Director's Welcome

From owning or operating a hospitality business to managing a healthcare facility or working in a corporate setting with a global hotel chain, a B achelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management from UTRGV will prepare you with the knowledge, skills , and abilities for career success in this exciting and rapidly growing industry. Learning in small, interactive , and experiential immersion environments taught by industry experienced professionals and qualified academicians , you will be prepared to interview with leading hotel, restaurant, event, hospitality asset investment, healthcare management and a host of related service sector enterprises . At UTRGV , you'll learn current trends and best business practices for success in the hospitality and tourism industry and you'll develop the skills needed for leadership in the fast-paced and multi-faceted world of hospitality.

With the tourism and hospitality industry as one of the fastest growing service sectors in terms of proportion of GDP and employment, the high demand for skilled hospitality managers will likely continue into the future. The career opportunities in this sector are local, national and global. We invite you to explore the newly launched, industry specific business major at UTRGV to see if it fits with your dreams and aspirations.

Hospitality and Tourism Management Founding Director,

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship