The HTM program prepares in-demand graduates for exciting management positions in the global hospitality and tourism industry. Students obtain hands"on experience through internships, field studies, experienced faculty, and frequent interaction with industry experts. In addition to gaining a broad business education, HTM specialized courses are available in event management, hospitality finance, catering and restaurant management, tourism destination management, franchising, revenue management, international business, data analytics and security, and lodging operations. Students develop a variety of skills, including market analysis, real-time decision making, leadership, and communication. Opportunities exist to double major with other business majors as well as real estate.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
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Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate Education System
Virginia Tech encourages prospective students to seek the most challenging high school courses possible. Students taking International Baccalaureate (IB) courses will be considered competitive for freshman admissions. An applicant's entire academic profile will be reviewed holistically.
To receive credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations, an official transcript of examination results should be forward to the Registrar's Office directly from the issuing institution. To determine how many credits you may receive please visit the Registrar's website.
All first-year and transfer students accepting admission to Virginia Tech and seeking college credits for IB examinations must arrange for an official transcript of examination results to be sent to Virginia Tech by the IB Offices once available.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Career
- Hotel Real Estate and Finance Analyst
- Hospitality or Tourism Digital Marketing Specialist
- Event and Experience Designer and Producer
- Hotel Operations Manager
- High-end Restaurant Owner/Manager
- Cruise Industry Executive
- Hospitality Data Analytics Specialist
- Meeting and Convention Sales
- Tourism Attraction Entrepreneur
Fee Information
How to Apply
For students entering in 2023, Virginia Tech will exclusively use the Common App for first-year and transfer applications. While we remain a Coalition member, we have paused the Coalition application for one cycle to provide ample time to adjust to the new application platform that Coalition will be using.
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