{"id":6561,"date":"2025-09-19T09:31:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T13:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6561"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:04:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T20:04:28","slug":"ba-hospitality-sports-events-and-tourism","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-hospitality-sports-events-and-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"Hospitality, Sports, Events and Tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Hospitality, Sports, Events and Tourism<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ba\">BA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/020718_hospitality-sports-events-and-tourism-ba-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/020718_hospitality-sports-events-and-tourism-ba-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"One student with a laptop sits on one side of a table while two others sit across from her, as if in an interview.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>The Hospitality, Sports, Events and Tourism program at Montclair prepares you to succeed in one of the fastest-growing global industries. This major brings together business fundamentals with specialized courses that explore how hospitality, sports, events, and tourism intersect to shape today\u2019s service-driven economy.<\/p>\n<p>Through coursework, experiential projects, and an internship, you\u2019ll build expertise in service management, marketing, communication, and data analysis \u2014 all while gaining firsthand exposure to the industry. Professional development is woven into the program through guest speakers, field experiences, and opportunities for international study, ensuring that you graduate with both knowledge and real-world perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Graduates leave ready to step into diverse roles across hotels, resorts, event planning, sports management, tourism organizations, and related fields. With demand for professionals in these industries on the rise worldwide, this program positions you for long-term career success.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/hospitality-sports-events-tourism-ba\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=fsb\">Feliciano School of Business<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=business-mathematics-and-technology\">Business, Mathematics and Technology<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Curriculum Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>In the Hospitality, Sports, Events and Tourism program, you\u2019ll gain both a strong business foundation and specialized knowledge across multiple sectors of the industry. Highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Industry Foundations<\/strong> \u2013 Explore hospitality, tourism, sports, leisure, and events through courses like <em>Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism<\/em> and <em>Leisure and Recreation in Society<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional Development<\/strong> \u2013 Build career-ready skills in service management, legal issues, and professional communication, supported by a Co-op Ed course and senior seminar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialization Options<\/strong> \u2013 Tailor your degree with electives in areas like international tourism marketing, sport marketing, event management, lodging, food and beverage, or human resource management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Core<\/strong> \u2013 Strengthen your management and analytical skills with courses in accounting, statistics, spreadsheet modeling, and marketing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hands-On Learning<\/strong> \u2013 Apply classroom knowledge through co-op education, experiential projects, and collaboration with industry professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Alumni Voices<\/h2>\n<div class='program-testimonial no-image'><div class='content-panel'>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe most important thing I learned from my classes was understanding how business functions from every aspect. My professors taught me how to successfully operate a business and how to be a productive company employee. By my last semester, I was giving presentations to students, professors and business professionals on topics that related to my concentration \u2014 events and events marketing.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Jasmine Hoffman &#8217;16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Program: Hospitality, Sports, Events and Tourism<br \/>\nCareer: Head of Experience &#8211; TechUnited<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Montclair Online offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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