Program Overview
Credits: 123
The tourism and event management program at Niagara University prepares students for management careers in the global hospitality industry at premier resorts, hotels, clubs, and food service establishments. The curriculum emphasizes globalization, leadership, and technological advances in hotels and restaurants.
Community Involvement and Experiential Learning
Students obtain industry experience through internships at destination marketing organizations, convention centers, and stadiums/arenas.
Engaged Alumni
Our alumni return to campus each year with the single goal of helping Niagara graduates find their place in the fast-paced yet fun hospitality and tourism industry.
Scholarship Opportunities
We emphasize the importance of keeping a great education affordable and within reach of students and families.
In an industry of people serving people, Niagara has highlighted that vision of people first in all aspects. Through my time at Niagara, I have been elevated as a student leader that has opened up so many doors. As a triple concentration student, the alumni network is beneficial to all parts of my learning and educational growth. I will be forever grateful.Kaitlynn Dauphinee, ‘23
Discovery Awaits
What You’ll Study at Niagara University
The curriculum focuses on industry demands and the essential principles of a dynamic business environment, with a specific emphasis on the technological, managerial, and analytical needs of managers in five-star settings. It allows for specialization through single or double concentrations and enables students to design their own concentrations based on their interests. Course options include tourism destination management and event and meeting management.
Find Your Best Self
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Development
Through coursework and field experience, our students meet the challenges of this rapidly changing industry in which leadership, information technology, multiculturalism, and internationalization play key roles in business management.
Prepare to Soar
Academic, Experiential, and Career Pathways
Related Programs
- Tourism Management, Minor »
- Tourism - Destination Management
- Hotel and Restaurant Management »
- Business
- Sport Management »
Opportunities
Over 40+ internship opportunities with locally and nationally including; Visit Buffalo Niagara, Visit the Finger Lakes, the Disney College Program and more.
Careers
This cutting-edge degree program is designed to provide students with a readiness and competency for employment in the worldwide tourism and recreation industry in such diverse settings:
- theme parks
- tour operations
- cultural and natural attractions
- events and festivals
- transportation industries
- sports and entertainment venues
- tourism promotion agencies
- conventions, events, and programs
- historic preservation districts
Study Abroad Opportunities
Pre Tourism Program
Lake Como Program
Accreditations
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