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Tourism and hospitality services are among today’s fastest growing fields, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experts predict that more than 100 million people worldwide will find jobs in hospitality and tourism. The demand will be especially great for well-educated managers.

You can prepare for these opportunities through the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Hospitality Management at St. John’s University. Offered through the College of Professional Studies, the 126-credit program provides the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed in this booming industry.

The program focuses on fundamental competencies that are vital for future managers. With the program’s extensive professional connections in the industry, students gain real-world experience through valuable internships throughout the New York metropolitan area and abroad.

With this knowledge and experience, graduates build rewarding careers as administrators and creative professionals in hotels; restaurants; resorts and country clubs; conference centers, retirement communities; banquet and catering facilities; retail and marketing; airlines; cruise lines; travel agencies; tour companies; tourist bureaus; travel journals; corporate travel departments; recreation; cultural heritage sites; and other areas.

Opportunities

Students majoring in hospitality management are strongly encouraged to complete a 125-hour internship. An internship allows students to gain hands-on experience and become comfortable working in this fast-paced industry. St. John’s HMT students are afforded opportunities to work at some of the top hotels and entertainment venues in the New York City metropolitan area and beyond. A partial list of internship partners is provided below:

• Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando
• Madison Square Garden
• Waldorf Astoria New York
• St. James Club, Morgan Bay, St. Lucia
• Brooklyn Nets
• Garden City Hotel
• New York Athletic Club
• Pink Monkey Events
• US Open Tennis