SJSU Catalog

Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Management

Introduction

The Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Management Department is home to two baccalaureate degree programs (Recreation & Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management) one masters degree program (Recreation), and two minors (Hotel & Restaurant Management and Recreation). The faculty consists of full-time scholars and professionals with strong hospitality, recreation, and tourism management backgrounds. These individuals have the skills and experiences to weave theory and practice in ways that enhances learning through inclusion of real-life problems and global issues facing their respective fields today. Our location in the heart of Silicon Valley enables the faculty to partner with area professionals, community organizations, and businesses to provide extraordinary internships for students and create pathways for graduates to their chosen careers.

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management

Approved for implementation in the Fall of 2008, this is an innovative, interdisciplinary program which includes core coursework in the department and supporting coursework from SJSU's business and nutrition programs. Elective coursework enables students to craft the breadth and depth of their studies to best match their career objectives. There are a wide range of careers for students graduating with a degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management including: Hotel/Resort General Manager, Financial Controller, Catering Coordinator, Meeting Planner, Sales Director, Marketing Manager, Conference/Tradeshow Manager, Banquet and Events Coordinator, Restaurant Manager, Contract Food Service Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Human Resources Manager, Tourism Specialist, Travel Consultant and Information Systems Specialist.

Bachelor of Science - Recreation

This degree program, founded in 1947, has a core accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association. All undergraduates complete this well-rounded set of core courses. In addition, two concentrations are offered: Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation. Graduates completing these concentrations are eligible to apply for national and state certification. Graduates find employment with federal, state, county, and city recreation agencies/parks; college unions and student/campus activity centers; non-profit/volunteer agencies; armed forces; hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing facilities, schools; commercial, resort, camp and outdoor education recreation programs; theme parks and tourism enterprises; corporate training; and event planning/management.

Master of Science – Recreation

Graduate students complete a common set of core courses and can then choose to complete a concentration in International Tourism or design a course of study suited to their career objectives. In addition, all students complete either a professional project or a thesis. Our program provides those interested in a career change with the opportunity to pursue opportunities in a wide array of Recreation settings, tourism and commercial businesses, government agencies and consulting organizations.

Hotel and Restaurant Management Minor

The minor is designed for those who would like to apply the skills developed in their major (business, accounting, nutrition, law, real estate, marketing, sales, global studies, management, MIS, etc.) in a hotel and/or restaurant setting.

Recreation Minor

The minor in Recreation (15 units) is designed to complement many degree programs in other departments at the University such as business, early childhood education, environmental studies, gerontology, health sciences, hospitality management, justice studies, kinesiology, and public relations.