The Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT) program will prepare you for the specialized knowledge needed within the hospitality industry. The degree will help you become a professional focused on technology and consumer needs within the service industry.
The Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT) bachelor of science program integrates service management principles, marketing techniques, and financial management into a curriculum focused on managing a variety of facilities. Our coursework challenges students to think creatively across marketing, communication, management, and facility operations.
Courses provide students with the knowledge and experience they need to understand current trends and applications in the hospitality and tourism industries. HMT students complete hands-on projects focusing on several aspects of hospitality and tourism: destination marketing & management, food & beverage, lodging, attractions, convention and meeting planning, non-profit management and special event coordinating.
To learn more about this program, campus life, and chat with an advisor, schedule a campus visit. Virtual visits may be necessary in some cases.
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In addition to automatic and competitive scholarships from the University of Kentucky, our students are also eligible for a variety of awards from the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. With one of the largest college-based scholarship programs, we have awarded more than $3 million over the past four years. These awards are based on a variety of criteria such as hometown, major, career goals, high school extracurriculars, and more.
For first-semester freshmen, the application deadline was January 31, 2021. The deadline for current students and transfer students has been extended to Monday, March 15 2021. For more information, click here.
Named after UK's first female graduate, Belle C. Gunn, this first-year program is open to all University of Kentucky freshmen. We seek students who, like Gunn, have passion and determination. Through field trips, professional development workshops, and service programs, we apply student passions to global issues at the intersection of food, economics, and environment. All students in this program will also enroll in connected courses, share study groups, and have an assigned peer mentor - all to help with the transition to college life.
While all students will enjoy the same benefits, some events and projects will be geared toward students' preferences and career goals. Depending on interests, each student will join one of the following tracks:
All students participating in our living learning program will live in Woodland Glen IV, one of UK's newest residence halls. To apply, select the "Belle C. Gunn First Year Program" while completing the housing application. For more information, visit our college website.
Should you choose, you can gain international experience while earning credit towards your Hospitality Management and Tourism degree. We offer a variety of study, research, intern, and service abroad programs for all budgets and comfort levels. Some students have even earned grants and scholarships to fully fund their international experiences.
These programs are designed to broaden your mind and introduce you to unfamiliar ways of thinking and living. Ultimately, these experiences will make you a more competitive applicant in the global workforce.
Each year, many of our graduates attend professional schools in areas such as veterinary medicine, law, pharmacy, dentistry, and more. If you are interested in pursuing a similar path, we offer pre-professional advising services.
Our pre-professional advisors will assist you with:
Students can join organizations and clubs to learn outside the classroom, gain valuable work experience and develop their leadership skills. Many of our Hospitality Management and Tourism students are involved in:
Retailing, Tourism, and Management (RTM) Club
exposes students to many aspects of the Merchandising and Hospitality industries with a focus on networking opportunities, artistic abilities, and real-life experiences
Student Activities Board (SAB)
contribute to event planning and marketing efforts for events used to entertain and educate the entire student body
campus-wide and in local communities
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences (MANRRS)
promoting academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture and related fields
Meeting, convention, and event planners coordinate all aspects of events and professional meetings.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$49,370
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
134,100
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
9,600
new jobs (average)
Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$65,320
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
168,800
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
21,900
new jobs (average)
Lodging managers ensure that traveling guests have a pleasant experience at their establishment with accommodations. They also ensure that the business is run efficiently and profitably.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$53,390
per year in 2018
Number of Jobs
52,600
in 2018
10 Year Job Outlook
600
new jobs (average)
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