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Syracuse University, College of Arts and Sciences

Career Roadmap - Hospitality & Tourism

Careers in the hospitality and tourism cluster relate to the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants, other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel related services.

  • Lodging
  • Recreation, Amusements, & Attractions
  • Restaurant & Food/Beverage Services
  • Travel & Tourism

Majors

  • Economics
  • Foreign Language
  • International Relations
  • Psychology

Minors

  • Business
  • Cannabis Studies
  • Economics
  • Food Studies
  • Foreign Language
  • International Relations
  • Marketing
  • Museum Studies
  • Project Management
  • Psychology
  • Visual Culture
  • Writing

  • ANY Foreign Language
  • ANT 479 - Anthropology of Global Transformations
  • MAR 255 - Principles of Marketing
  • MUS 414 - Tourism, Museums, and Heritage Sites
  • NSD 275 - Food Service Systems
  • NSD 314 - Hospitality Human Resources Management
  • PHP 318 - Alcohol, Other Drugs, Sex, and Gambling: Dynamics of Addiction
  • PRL 206 - Public Relations and Principles
  • PSY 431 - Alcohol and Abuse
  • SPM 224 - Introduction to Sport Event Management

  • Baked Magazine
  • ESF/SU Food Recovery Network
  • Game Studies Living Learning Community
  • Health and Exercise Science Living Learning Community
  • International Relations Living Learning Community
  • Nutrition Education and Promotion Association
  • Slow Food Syracuse University

  • Disney Leadership Program
  • Internship helping plan festivals, conventions, and community celebrations
  • Study Abroad- Australia: Sports, History and Culture; Florence: Mediterranean Food and Culture; Global Internships in Hotel Management
  • Volunteer at community-based programs, camps, and youth groups

  • Alumni Connections
  • Faculty Advisor/Mentor
  • LinkedIn
  • Professional Associations

  • Corporate Employee Services
  • Event Planners
  • Food Services Manager
  • Lodging Managers
  • Recreation Therapist
  • Recreation Workers
  • Resort Administrators
  • Sales/Marketing
  • Travel Agents/Guides
  • O*Net

Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster (onetonline.org)

  • Certificate in Hotel Industry Analytics
  • Certified Travel Industry Executive
  • Course through Disney Institute
  • First Aid/CPR
  • MS Excel Certification

  • Casinos
  • Convention Services
  • Ecotourism Agencies
  • Event Planning
  • Hotels
  • Recreation Clubs
  • State and Federal Parks
  • Theme/Amusement Parks
  • Tour Companies
  • Travel Agencies
  • Vacation Resorts

  • Master of Business Administration

These are suggested options. All content listed can be used as a guide to explore different career pathways. It is recommended students make an appointment with their academic and career advisor to discuss options that work best for them.

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