学生 at 南 can earn a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management and become dynamic leaders in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The department received ACHE approval in the spring of 2024 to offer two new concentrations, including a focus on events marketing and management and global leadership.
全球领导力集中
美国劳工统计局(Bureau of Labor Statistics)预计，今年美国经济将下滑.S. 经济增加8.300万个工作岗位 2021 to 2031. 其中，1.900万个工作岗位——23个.所有新工作岗位的1%都是如此 希望从事休闲和接待行业. 全球领导力集中设备 students with the 技能 needed to meet the employment outlook in the hospitality 以及旅游业. Potential employment opportunities include: operations and service management, leadership and strategic management, financial and human resource management, global leadership, and personal and professional career development. 学生们还 build problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, analytical, and research 技能.
事件营销与管理专业
The Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Events (MICE) industry is a crucial segment 在酒店和旅游业工作. 根据美国.S. 劳工统计局， 这个细分市场每年增加约15200个工作岗位. 该学位将帮助学生做好准备 成为活动策划专业人士. 事件营销与管理专业 provides the coursework in essential topics such as the day-to-day operations of an event planner, coordinating with clients and vendors, marketing basics, creating event styles and themes, business fundamentals, and nurturing students’ 技能 to meet the 会展行业的就业前景.
德斯坦西姆斯 was named the 2020 Department of 酒店及旅游管理 优秀本科生. Sims recently earned a bachelor's in hospitality and tourism management from the University
南阿拉巴马州. During his time at 南, Sims was a member of the USA HTM Club,
HTM Ambassador 程序, National Society of Collegiate 学者 and Golden Key International
荣誉社团，同时保持4分.0的绩点. 西姆斯是著名的
Alabama Travel Council 学者hip, which is awarded at the Governor's conference
十大玩彩信誉平台每年夏天的旅游. Sims plans to continue working at Wind Creek Casino in Atmore,
and was offered a job in the human resources department after graduation.
I decided to study at 南 because not only is it close to 首页。, but it felt like 首页。. 能够从美国毕业是我的荣幸. 除了课堂作业， Professor Donaldson pushed me past my limits in my work ethic and has always been able to give me advice through her experiences that have made a remarkable change 在我的生命中. She also inspired me through my class work as she is working towards her Ph.D. 还在教书的时候."
哈里森Santini was named the 2020 酒店及旅游管理系 年度优秀实习生. Santini earned a bachelor's degree from the 十大玩彩信誉平台 this May.
During his time at 南, Santini was involved in UKirk 南 Alabama, the National
Residence Hall Honorary, Alabama United Residence Halls Conference Committee, and served
担任宿舍助理. He received the Herald Bickle 学者hip and the prestigious
Alabama Travel Council 学者hip, which is awarded at the Governor's conference
十大玩彩信誉平台每年夏天的旅游. Santini also worked at the Hampton Inn and Suites at Downtown Mobile
他的项目实习. 他最近被万豪国际集团(Marriott International)录取了
Elite Voyage 程序 and will be moving to Houston, Texas, to work at the Marriott
侯爵的财产.
I decided to attend 南 due to its versatile degree programs, close proximity to 首页。, but also far enough away to where I was still getting out of the house, and 我知道我将要接受的教育的价值. 我打算完成学业 journey with a Master of Science in Hospitality Management from the Hilton University of Houston, while gaining valuable career development through the Marriott Voyager Professional Development 程序 with the Marriott Marquis Houston. 然后,最终, further along I plan to open up my very own resort in Orlando, Fla.
