Internships are an integral part of the program. Through our strong
industry connections, you will gain practical experience – and
confidence – in the hotel, restaurant, travel and tourism
industries. We recommend the internship as a prerequisite for the
HRT 1009-Capstone Senior Course, where your on-the-job experience
will serve as the basis for a seminar-based analysis of the field.
Career Opportunities
Today, hospitality and tourism offer far more opportunities for
fulfilling careers and career advancement than most other
industries.
Creativity, leadership skills and entrepreneurial abilities are
in wide demand. Professional options include the following
areas:
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Resorts and Country Clubs
- Conference Centers
- Retirement Communities
- Banquets and Catering
- Meetings and Special Events
- Retailing and Marketing
- Airlines
- Cruise Ships
- National/State Parks
- Travel Agencies
- Tour Companies
- Tourist Attractions
- Tourist Bureaus
- Travel Journals
- Corporate Travel Departments
- Leisure, Recreation and Sport
- Cultural Heritage Sites
Financial Aid
In the 2004-2005 academic year, more than 91% of students at St.
John’s received in excess of $283 million in financial assistance
through scholarships, loans, grants and work-study programs. To
learn more, contact our Office of
Financial Aid at (888) 9STJOHNS.
Contact Information
Heidi Sung, Ph.D.
Director Hospitality Management
(718) 990-1652
sungh@stjohns.edu