School of Hospitality andTourism Management

Students learn how to play a vital role in addressing the changes and challenges in the hospitality industry. They also hone their strategic and conceptual skills, technological abilities and become even more effective communicators. Passionate students gain hands-on experience to become a leader at a top hotel, restaurant, resort or hospitality organization in Florida and beyond!

Offered Degrees

The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management offers two degrees:

  1. Bachelors of Science in Hospitality Management available on Sarasota, St. Pete, and Tampa campuses (face-to-face, partially online format)
  2. Masters of Science in Hospitality Management available on Tampa campus (face-to-face format)

About Us

USF & the Master Degree in Hospitality Management and The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

We offer a variety of learning experiences through case studies, experiential learning, research projects and public, private and institutional partnerships to help students reach their career goals. It is designed for those who want to play a vital role in addressing the changes and challenges in the hospitality industry. Our degree programs helps students hone strategic and conceptual skills, technological abilities and become more effective communicators. 

Partner Organizations

Hospitality Practical Work Experience

The internship is an integral part of the curriculum for the Masters of Science in Hospitality Management

The Hospitality Practical Work Experience program is a tool to integrate theory from the classroom into practice. Using the advantage of USF's location and partnerships in Tampa Bay, the master of science students can work in a variety of hospitality and tourism companies while they are furthering their education.

Hospitality

Future Careers

A degree in hospitality management prepares students for a leadership position in the top hotels and restaurants in the hospitality industry.

Some of USF hospitality graduates have landed careers as:

General Manager

Bar Managers

Human Resources Managers

Food and Beverage Managers/Coordinators

Event Planners/Administrators

Sales and Marketing Professionals

Travel Agents

Executive Chefs

Country Club Managers

USF School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

What Makes Us Different

  • Go beyond the sole focus of hotel and operations and branch out in so many different ways
  • Experiential learning 
  • Site visits with our local professional partners
  • Our professional partnerships with Aramark and McKibbon hospitality and many more hospitality entities in the Tampa Bay area
  • Research and Industry experienced professors, we will support your future career with guidance and resources

Begin your hospitality journey with us!

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