Hospitality and Tourism Management

Students can now prepare for a career in one of New York’s fastest growing industries. The need for capable, experienced professionals in hospitality and tourism is on the rise, as these areas continue to grow and provide a major opportunity for employment.

St. Joseph's University, New York is offering three unique areas of concentration to meet the growing needs of the hospitality industry. We are working very closely with hospitality and tourism professionals to ensure that we are providing the necessary education and training for the future leaders of the hospitality and tourism industry. Some of the career opportunities in each of the three unique areas of concentration include:

1. Tourism Management

• Travel and tourism bureaus
• Tour guide services
• Cruise lines
• Ecotourism agencies
• Tourism transportation
• Theme parks and family entertainment centers (Disney World, MGM, Universal Studios) 

2.  Hotel Management

• Hotel, resort, B&B and camp ground management
• Conference and convention management
• Event planning
• Banquet and catering operations
• Country clubs and golf courses
• Restaurant management

3.  Health Care Hospitality

• Hospital settings
• Community-based clinical settings
• Focus on customer and stakeholder satisfaction
• Health and special needs hospitality management
• Therapeutic recreation
• Specialized care facilities