Department of General Business
Hardy Family Hospitality and Tourism Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Why Business?
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If you’re a people person who enjoys traveling and hosting events, you may be a great fit for the worldwide service industry.
Our Hardy Family Hospitality and Tourism Management program incorporates real-world projects into the curriculum that tackle issues faced by hospitality and tourism businesses today. You will gain hands-on problem-solving experience and understand how to integrate technologies into this rapidly changing field. Aside from learning the best business practices, you will gain the skills needed to one day lead a customer-focused team.
Internship Opportunity
Students who have successfully completed their internships are often offered full-time job opportunities after graduation. Our students have been recruited by: Fresh Hospitality Group, Nemacolin, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott International, Stonebridge Companies, The Walt Disney Company and more.
Placement Rate
Of our undergraduates get placed within 6 months of graduation.
Based on class of '22 - 80% response/knowledge rate
Largest industry in West Virginia
and one of the top 10 industries in the world in terms of revenue.
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Required internship ensures that you graduate with relevant hands-on work experience
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Get involved in student organizations, such as the Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) chapter, International Hospitality Management Honor Society, and the Hospitality Club
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Accept a job in customer relationship management, event planning, market research, or resort and tourism management
Latest News
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"Almost Unstoppable": WVU Accounting Helps Students Excel
“I’ve always liked math,” said Claire Ullom. “My dad said, ‘You’re a great people person. I really think if you enjoy math and are good with people, you should consider accounting.’”
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Inspiring the future of business: Chambers College names 2024 Roll of Distinguished Alumni and Early Career Achievement Awardees
On Thursday, April 4, the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University honored nine inspiring alumni who have positively shaped the business landscape of their fields at various stages of their careers. This is the 13th annual alumni awards ceremony for the Chambers College.
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Let’s Talk Business: Becoming an Accountant, Step by Step
As an accounting student at WVU, I’ve had support from a number of faculty since the beginning of my time in the Chambers College. From mentorships to job opportunities, the WVU Accounting department fully prepares its students for their unique career paths.
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