The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Queens Campus, Staten Island Campus
Overview
Hospitality and tourism services are among today’s fastest-growing fields, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experts in the UN World Tourism Organization predict that the industries account for 10% of global GDP and provides around one in 10 jobs worldwide. The demand will be especially great for well-educated managers. You can prepare for these opportunities through the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Hospitality Management at St. John’s University. Offered through the Collins College of Professional Studies, the 120-credit program provides the knowledge, skills, and experience to succeed in this booming industry. The program focuses on fundamental competencies that are vital for future managers. With the program’s extensive professional connections in the industry, students gain real-world experience through valuable internships throughout the New York metropolitan area and abroad. With this knowledge and experience, graduates build rewarding careers as administrators and creative professionals in hotels; restaurants; resorts and country clubs; conference centers; event planning; retirement communities; banquet and catering facilities; retail and marketing; airlines; cruise lines; travel agencies; tour companies; tourist bureaus; travel journals; corporate travel departments; recreation; cultural heritage sites; and other areas.
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Dr. Seunghyun "Brian" Park
Undergraduate Program DirectorAdmission
For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission online. Or contact us directly at the campus of your choice:
Admission Office - Queens Campus
718-990-2000
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Admission Office - Staten Island campus
718-390-4500
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Courses
Major Area Requirements: 36 Credits
Required Coursework: 21 Credits from the following courses:
| HMT | 1000 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HMT | 1003 | Food and Beverage Service | 3 |
| HMT | 1005 | Travel and Tourism | 3 |
| HMT | 1007 | Hospitality Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HMT | 1009 | Capstone Hospitality Management | 3 |
| HMT | 1030 | Hospitality Marketing | 3 |
| MGT | 1003 | Financial Management | 3 |
Elective Coursework: 15 Credits from any HMT Elective
Business Area: 21 Credits:
Required Coursework: 21 Credits from the following courses:
| ACC | 1007 | Fundamentals of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC | 1008 | Fundamentals of Accounting II | 3 |
| BLW | 1001 | Law and Business | 3 |
| CUS | 1102 | Software Applications | 3 |
| ECO | 1001 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| ECO | 1002 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| MGT | 1001 | Principles of Management I | 3 |
Free Electives: 12 Credits
Other Liberal Arts Requirements: 9 Credits
3 Credits from the following course:
| ENG | 1006 | Effective Business Writing | 3 |
3 Credits from either or:
| MTH | 1003 | Introduction to College Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH | 1021 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
3 Credits from either or:
| PSY | 1001 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC | 1001 | General Sociology | 3 |
Core Requirements: 42 Credits
36 Credits from the following courses:
| DNY | 1000C | Discover New York | 3 |
| FYW | 1000C | First Year Writing | 3 |
| ENG | 1100C | Literature in a Global Context | 3 |
| HIS | 1000C | Emergence of a Global Society | 3 |
| PHI | 1000C | Philosophy of the Human Person | 3 |
| PHI | 1020 or 2200 series | Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI | 3000C | Metaphysics
| 3
|
| SCI
| 1000C
| Scientific Inquiry
| 3
|
| SPE
| 1000C
| Public Speaking for the College Student
| 3
|
| THE
| 1000C
| Perspectives on Christianity
| 3
|
| THE
| 1040 Series
| Theology
| 3
|
| THE
| Any THE Elective
| 3
|
And: Modern Foreign Language/Cultural Studies: 6 Credits from:
| 6 Credits from any second language or: | |||
| ART
| 1000C
| The Creative Process
| 3
|
| LAC
| 1000C
| Language and Culture
| 3
|
Opportunities
Students majoring in hospitality management are strongly encouraged to complete a 125-hour internship. An internship allows students to gain hands-on experience and become comfortable working in this fast-paced industry. St. John’s HMT students are afforded opportunities to work at some of the top hotels and entertainment venues in the New York City metropolitan area and beyond. A partial list of internship partners is provided below:
- Walt Disney World Resort,Orlando
- Madison Square Garden
- Waldorf Astoria New York
- St. James Club, Morgan Bay, St. Lucia
- Brooklyn Nets
- Garden City Hotel
- New York Athletic Club
- Pink Monkey Events
- US Open Tennis
International Internships
The hospitality management program at St. John’s University offers students the opportunity to study abroad for a semester, while earning 3–6 credits with an unpaid internship at a major hospitality site in Rome, Italy; Paris, France; or Seville, Spain. The international internships in hospitality management have been developed in order to provide practical experience in various aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry to further prepare hospitality management majors for their professional careers. It also provides students with a global perspective of the industry.
In addition, the Office of Global Studies works closely with HMT faculty members to offer meaningful study abroad experiences for HMT students. Through the University’s well-established study abroad program, students may find themselves studying cruise management aboard a cruise liner in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean or learning about resort management at a major vacation destination.
Additional Information
Minors
Students majoring in other disciplines are able to complete a minor in either Event Management or Food Service Management by completing 18 credit hours in department-designated courses.