Department of General Business
Hardy Family Hospitality and Tourism Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Where Leaders Are Built
At the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, we make leaders – and it all happens in our new, state-of-the-art home, Reynolds Hall. Equipped with cutting-edge research centers, experiential learning labs, and student support hubs, Reynolds is here to help you change the world.
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.
Industry Partnership Fostering Real Experiences
Bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry experience, our program partnered with Nemacolin Woodlands Resort providing experiential learning projects within our Restaurant Operations, Event Planning, Hotel Operations and Hospitality and Tourism Leadership and Management courses. Students collaborate and gain hands-on learning experience with hospitality professionals.
Internship Opportunity
Students who have successfully completed their internships are often offered full-time job opportunities after graduation. Our students have been recruited by: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Fresh Hospitality Group, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott International, Stonebridge Companies, The Walt Disney Company and more.
Nemacolin Hospitality Innovation and Technology Lab
Our Hardy Family Hospitality program is the only one in the country with a world-class Nemacolin Hospitality Lab – a platform for industry and academia to work together. Through the Nemacolin Lab and other experiential-learning opportunities, you will solve problems through real-life projects through cutting-edge interactive tools.
It aims to foster innovation and technological advancements in the hospitality industry. Through cutting-edge interactive tools like Internet of Things (IoTs), Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) devices, Nemacolin Lab partners can access various hospitality software and applications.
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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May 2025 Graduation: Forward to the Future
On Saturday, May 17, 659 students in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics – 555 undergraduates and 104 graduates – will receive their diplomas in the WVU Coliseum.
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Master Marketing with AI
WVU’s fully online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Marketing is designed for forward-thinking professionals eager to lead at the intersection of marketing and AI. This program blends advancements in AI with marketing strategy fundamentals, equipping students with the skills to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences, and shape the future of the marketing industry.
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Honoring Our Business Leaders
On Thursday, April 10, the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University honored ten alumni whose contributions and dedication to their respective fields have established them as business leaders.
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