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The bachelor of science in hospitality and tourism management (HTM) prepares innovative professionals with a deep understanding of hospitality, business, technology, and service to deliver world-class experiences.

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The curriculum builds a solid foundation in the core principles of hospitality, service management, and tourism operations. Students are prepared to enter any segment of this broad industry that spans hotel/resort management, sports management, beverage management, events and entertainment, food marketing and distribution, hospitality real estate, cruise line operations, and much more. Students are encouraged to complete a co-op or internship, getting paid experience with top companies from across industries.

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Why Study Hospitality at RIT?

Work hard/play hard: The rigor of a top-100 business program is met with opportunities to experience large events, enjoy fine dining, taste worldwide beverages, and visit world-class hotels.
Engage in opportunities for networking and mentoring: Attend premier hospitality events with the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), The National Restaurant Show in Chicago, and the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITECH), to name a few.
Industry meets Classroom: Meet hospitality professionals, including hotel general managers, corporate executives, restaurant and hotel owners, directors of sales, events, and catering, sports marketers, restaurant entrepreneurs, winemakers, and private club managers.

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With a 100% outcomes rate, Saunders is ranked #27 at the Best Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the World by CEOWORLD Magazine, 2023 and ranked top five for Best Undergraduate Business Programs in New York State by Poets&Quants, 2024. Typical job titles include:

Hotel and Restaurant General Manager
Event Coordinator
Customer Service Specialist
Front Desk Manager
Catering Manager
Hotel Sales and Marketing
Hotel Real Estate Professional
Wine/Spirits Business Manager

"I decided to attend Saunders because it provided the flexibility to explore my interests and customize my learning. The variety of classes and research opportunities is truly unique and inspiring. I was drawn to the co-op program because I knew that would set me apart from my peers through college and after."

Nika Pikulik, co-op ’23 (hospitality and tourism management)
JLL, Washington, D.C.

Melissa Masline, RIT, Assistant Director Student Services, Saunders College of Business

Melissa Masline
Assistant Director Student Services

Saunders College of Business
Rochester Institute of Technology
Office: +1.585.475.6571
menglish@saunders.rit.edu | rit.edu/business

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Saunders College of Business programs are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), the premier accrediting organization for business schools.