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Department of General Business

Hardy Family Hospitality and Tourism Management

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

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Why Business?

At West Virginia University's John Chambers College of Business and Economics we're doing things differently. Take the first step today to transform your future. We will help you get to where you want to be in the business world. Join today and be a part of our story.

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.

92%

Placement Rate

Of our undergraduates get placed within 6 months of graduation.

Based on class of '22 - 80% response/knowledge rate


#2

Largest industry in West Virginia

and one of the top 10 industries in the world in terms of revenue.


  • Required internship ensures that you graduate with relevant hands-on work experience

  • Get involved in student organizations, such as the Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) chapter, International Hospitality Management Honor Society, and the Hospitality Club

  • Accept a job in customer relationship management, event planning, market research, or resort and tourism management

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