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Hands-On Experience
Experience a career in the hospitality and tourism industry with paid internship opportunities.
100% Online
Flexible, online classes make it easier to reach your goals while balancing work and family life.
Scholarships Available
Get up to 100% of tuition covered with the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship.*
Prepare for Success in Hospitality and Tourism
NMSU Global Campus offers a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management (HRTM) degree program, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the hospitality industry. Taught by experienced faculty, this hospitality management degree emphasizes hands-on training and experiential learning, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for roles in hotel, restaurant, and tourism management.
Customize your HRTM degree program with senior-level electives, including resort management, event planning, food and beverage operations, hotel sales and revenue management, and advanced courses in core subjects like hotel operations and restaurant management. With a curriculum that reflects industry needs, our program produces graduates who are highly sought after by employers in the dynamic world of hospitality management.
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Students in the hotel and tourism program with NMSU Global Campus explore how to blend social and life sciences to create impactful experiences. They also gain the skills to manage and promote businesses in fields like recreation, hospitality, events, and tourism.
Explore hospitality, recreation, and tourism with hands-on experiences, and learn practical skills ideal for management tracts and careers. Courses immerse students in planning, event coordination, leadership in service industries, problem-solving, innovation, logistics, marketing, and customer relationship management.
Graduates with a hotel, restaurant and tourism bachelor’s degree are well prepared for a wide range of professional areas, such as:
- Accounting and Finance
- Culinary Science
- Facilities Management
- Food and Beverage Operations Distribution
- Hospitality Sales, Marketing, and Social Media
- Hotel Resort Management
- Meetings, Conventions, and Special Events
- Restaurant Management
- Travel and Tourism
“I was motivated to join NMSU Global Campus because it was online. It allowed for a work-life balance and flexibility.”
Rita D., Class of 2024
The online Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Tourism Management program is designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge for success in the hospitality industry. Specializing in hotel, restaurant, and tourism management, this degree offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends theoretical foundations with real-world application.
To earn your degree, you’ll complete 400 hours of hospitality work experience and a 400-hour paid internship for academic credit. Our program provides ample support to help you secure internships and gain valuable employment experience through resources like the Marriott Hospitality Futures Center, the Annual Career Fair, our Student and Alumni Job Board, and personalized professional development assistance.
Throughout the HRTM program, you will:
- Understand the principles and models of global hospitality organizations and their sustainable management practices.
- Apply service management concepts to enhance guest experiences and service delivery.
- Use operational, financial, marketing, and leadership theories relevant to the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industries.
- Leverage technology and innovation to improve organizational performance while maintaining strong relationships with staff and guests.
- Develop strong teamwork skills and a commitment to ethical leadership in hospitality management.
- Enhance your communication skills, including writing, visual presentations, and networking abilities to excel in the industry.
This online hospitality management degree prepares you to thrive in competitive, dynamic environments across the global hospitality sector.
Delivery Format: 100% online
Program Credits: 120 credits
Cost Per Credit Hour: $395.40**
Active Military Cost Per Credit Hour: $250*
College: Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences
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The BS in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management program consists of 120 credits. To earn the BS in this field, successful completion of all requirements set forth by the University is imperative. These requirements include work in General Education, Viewing a Wider World, and elective coursework besides 48 credits in courses numbered above 300.
| Sample Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| HRTM 1130: Introduction to Hospitality Management | 3 |
| HRTM 1320: Food Production and Service Fundamentals | 3 |
| HRTM 2130: Hotel Operations I | 3 |
| HRTM 3210: Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Marketing | 3 |
| HRTM 3230: Hospitality Leadership Management | 3 |
| HRTM 3410: Hospitality Management Accounting | 3 |
Developmental coursework will not count toward the degree requirements and/or elective credits but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
At NMSU Global Campus, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU and NMSU Global Campus students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
Contact Financial Aid
Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: globalFA@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.
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**For NMSU Global Campus programs and courses, the per credit hour cost is listed above. Special tuition agreements (Western Undergraduate Exchange, Descubre, etc.) are not applicable to NMSU Global Campus programs. Course fees still apply and are charged separately. Textbooks, uniforms, equipment, etc., are additional program costs. Additional per credit costs might be charged by the program, department or college.