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John Chambers College of Business and Economics

Hospitality and Tourism Management, BSBA

The Hardy Family Hospitality and Tourism Management Program is designed to meet the needs of 1 of West Virginia’s major economic drivers.

Our curriculum incorporates real-world projects that tackle issues faced by hospitality and tourism businesses today. We partner with Nemacolin Woodlands Resort to provide hands-on learning experience with hospitality professionals.

In addition to learning the best business practices, you’ll gain the skills needed to lead a customer-focused team.

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for jobs in:

  • Customer relations management
  • Event planning
  • Market research
  • Resort or tourism management

Looking for a flexible learning option? We also offer an online BSBA with a major in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Your Degree Plan

Are you a people person? Do you like hosting people? Through coursework, internships, and on-site learning labs, we’ll teach you the skills needed to succeed in the worldwide service industry.
Take advantage of special options related to this major:

Honors

Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.

The WVU Difference

What sets this program apart?

  • All courses include real-life projects and experiential learning components.
  • Required internship ensures that you graduate with relevant hands-on work experience.
  • First major with faculty focusing on both industry and academia.
  • Only program in the country with a Nemacolin Hospitality Lab, which allows you to solve problems through real-life projects with cutting-edge interactive tools.
  • Program partners with Nemacolin Woodlands Resort for experiential learning projects within Restaurant Operations, Event Planning, Hotel Operations, and Hospitality and Tourism Leadership and Management courses.
  • Chambers College awards over 100 merit and need-based scholarships annually, in addition to WVU scholarships.
  • Reynolds Hall, home of the Chambers College, opened in 2022.
  • Chambers College is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the highest level of business school accreditation in the world.

Learn by Doing

Get involved outside the classroom.

Our students work with businesses in the state and region to conduct research projects to explore and examine current or future trends and challenges. They have access to Smith Travel Research share center data and reports, and present their research at the Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol and WVU undergraduate research symposiums.

All Hospitality and Tourism Management courses provide an experiential learning component, which might include:

  • Shadowing managers in the industry
  • Solving operational challenges in hotels and restaurants
  • Planning a real-time event
  • Creating a social media campaign
  • Conducting a market research study of a destination

Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Food Service Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Median Salary: $65,310

Possible Job Titles: Food and Beverage Manager, Food Service Director, Food Service Manager, Restaurant Manager

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General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $102,920

Possible Job Titles: General Manager (GM), Operations Director, Operations Manager, Store Manager

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Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

Median Salary: $66,700

Possible Job Titles: Apartment Manager, Community Manager, Property Manager, Resident Manager

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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $59,440

Possible Job Titles: Conference Planning Manager, Conference Services Manager, Convention Services Manager (CSM), Events Manager

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Where our graduates work

Our students have been recruited by employers such as:

  • Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
  • Fresh Hospitality Group
  • Hilton Hotels & Resorts
  • InterContinental Hotels Group
  • Marriott International
  • Stonebridge Companies
  • The Walt Disney Company

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Hospitality and Tourism Management major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

Admission to Business

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 2.5
  • ACT Math: 20
  • SAT Math: 520

For direct admission to majors in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 3.0

Tuition and Aid

How much does Hospitality and Tourism Management at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

Scholarships

Estimate your eligibility for merit scholarships at WVU Morgantown.

Ways to Save

Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.

Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Hospitality and Tourism Management, BSBA is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

How to Complete the FAFSA

Ohio Tuition Reciprocity

As the result of a special agreement, students from Ohio who are fully admitted to Hospitality and Tourism Management can enroll at WVU and pay in-state tuition rates. Students must be admitted to both the University and this major.

More About Ohio Tuition Reciprocity

Start at Another WVU Campus

You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.

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Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.

Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Learn How to Transfer Course Credits

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