The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management has an unique program structure that offers the following three Bachelor of Science degrees:

1. Tourism/Recreation Management (TRM) with two concentrations in
   • Tourism Destination Management and
   • Special Event Management
2. Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) with three concentrations in
   • Hotel and Restaurant Planning and Control
   • Foodservice Management and
   • Restaurant Entrepreneurship
3. Sport Management (SPM) with one concentration available at this time.
• Sports Operations

For a complete description of the courses, see the Catalogue (PDF).   For other special programs, see here

Tourism / Recreation Management (TRM) Mission and Program  

The Tourism and Recreation Management degree program at Niagara University prepares students for management careers in the expanding field of Tourism and Recreation. In addition to the core courses in Tourism and Recreation, the curriculum is based on rigorous business management courses developed with specialized emphasis on the unique technological, managerial, and leadership requirements of managers and executives in the Tourism and Leisure industries.Future employment opportunities center on the credentials of our graduates to posses both theoretical and practical skills and experiences. Many courses offer a practical component. Upon successful completion of the program the student will have acquired both an applied and theoretical understanding of the Tourism and Recreation profession through the successful completion of a core curriculum, a specialization within the field, and career-oriented practical experiences.Students will be able to meet the challenges of this rapidly changing industry in which leadership, information technology, multiculturalism, and internationalization play important roles in business management. TRM majors are also encouraged to choose from a variety of elective courses, or can select a second concentration. The program encourages further specialization through achievement of a single or double concentration selected from these concentrations: Tourism Destination Management and Special Event and Conference Management.This cutting edge degree program is designed to provide students with a readiness and competency for employment in the worldwide tourism and recreation industry is such diverse settings as theme parks, fitness facilities, tour operations, cultural and natural attractions, events and festivals, transportation industries, sports and entertainment venues, tourism promotion agencies, convention and meeting services, shopping centers, historic preservation districts, and retirement communities. Upon graduation, students may also pursue graduate studies

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Hotel & Restaurant Management (HRM) Mission and Program  

  The Hotel and Restaurant Management degree program at Niagara University prepares students for management careers in the global hospitality industry. The curriculum is based on a dynamic business environment core developed with specialized emphasis on the unique technological, managerial, and analytical requirements of managers and executives in the hotel and restaurants industries.Hotel and Restaurant industry recruiters stress the need for our graduates to posses both theoretical and practical skills and experiences. Accordingly, the HRM curriculum specifically addresses the delicate balance between these two critical areas of learning. Many courses offer a practical component. Case studies are utilized throughout the curriculum as are technology-based projects. The hotel/restaurant core program challenges students to master today’s hospitality management competencies, including strategic management, finance and accounting, marketing, human resources, technology, and leadership. The program encourages further specialization through achievement of a single or double concentration selected from these concentrations: Hotel and Restaurant Planning and Control; Foodservice Management; and Restaurant Entrepreneurship.

Integrated throughout the curriculum is an emphasis on globalization, leadership and technological advances in hotels and restaurants. HRM majors are also free to choose from a variety of elective courses, or can select a second concentration.

Upon completion of the B.S. degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, the student is prepared with competencies to be successful in a number of hospitality careers: marketing and sales, front desk or housekeeping management, restaurant management, dining room management, casino and resort management, catering management, convention services management, and in-flight catering, just to name a few. Upon graduation, students may also pursue graduate studies.

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