Find Your Wings
Study the ins and outs of hotel, restaurant, sport, recreation, and tourism industries.
Study the ins and outs of hotel, restaurant, sport, recreation, and tourism industries — and put your learning into action while living near one of the world’s major tourist and hospitality centers.
Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sports, and Tourism Management (CoHST) prepares students to succeed through comprehensive learning, real-world skills, and immersive industry engagement, offering a platform that prepares you to enter the $12 trillion global Experience Economy with confidence and momentum. Exclusive partnership opportunities, such as the Buffalo Sabres Scholars program, provide select students with unparalleled access to professional sports and hospitality leadership in Western New York.
As a student in the CoHST program, you’ll learn in an experiential environment and gain the management skills, including leadership, delegation, teamwork, communication, IT, analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving, needed to lead and innovate in today’s experience-driven hospitality, sport, and tourism industries.
Skillset for Career Executives
Build the confidence and professional skill set needed to step into management and executive careers.
Hands-on Experience Required
Graduate career-ready with 800 hours of real-world, experience-focused industry learning.
Top-Tier Corporate Partnerships
Access internships and networking opportunities with leading brands shaping the Experience Economy.
Dedicated Faculty Mentorship
Learn directly from industry professionals invested in your growth.
Alumni Advantage Program
Stay connected through alumni panels, events, and mentorship opportunities.
Prime Location
Gain a global perspective studying near Niagara Falls and the Canadian border.
Sabres Scholars Program
Through NU’s exclusive partnership with the Buffalo Sabres, select CoHST students receive special access and mentorship from the Sabres leadership team, LECOM Harborcenter, and regional venues, a paid internship opportunity, and a $1,500 signing bonus scholarship.
Merani Hospitality Leadership Scholarship
This $7,500-per-year scholarship offers select students the opportunity to train alongside Merani executives at six Niagara Falls hotel properties, gaining real-world leadership experience that enhances classroom learning.
CoHST by the Numbers
With a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs available, Niagara University truly offers something for everyone.
Realize Your Purpose
Founded in 1968 as the world's first program to offer a bachelor’s degree in tourism, CoHST has continued to evolve to meet industry needs. Today, undergraduate students can choose from three specialized degree programs, all of which offer immersive learning environments and real-world experiences designed to prepare graduates for career success in the Experience Economy.
Hotel and Restaurant Management
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Sport and Recreation Management
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Tourism and Event Management
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Founding member of the Hotel Schools of Distinction (HSD)
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NU offers rolling admissions, which means that you can apply at any time for the upcoming semester. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and students are typically notified of an admission decision within 3–4 weeks. Take the next step toward a career built on experience, professional growth, and opportunity.
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