Appalachian State University?s Hospitality and Tourism Management (BSBA) degree, housed in the Department of Management, prepares students for management and marketing careers in commercial food service facilities, hotel and lodging properties, conference and resort centers, convention services, meeting and event planning, destination marketing and country club management. The program emphasizes industry connections and experience, and you?ll learn from respected and engaged faculty members who have worked for Charlotte Convention & Visitors Bureau, Holiday Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, major airlines and other organizations.

Among the program?s strengths is the opportunity to engage in extensive networking, which supports you in selection of internships and jobs. The faculty members maintain professional connections and invite multiple industry leaders to campus each semester to speak with students. These connections are further cultivated when students and faculty attend industry conferences and connect with alumni through social media.