Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Event Tourism Management

Program Description

The multidisciplinary curriculum for this degree was carefully designed to meet market-driven, industry-centric needs. Delivered by faculty who are committed to teaching excellence and innovation, our Hospitality & Event Tourism Management (HETM) degree yields transferable skills, extending career possibilities. HETM students receive personalized hands-on experiences to build the knowledge and skills necessary to lead others and act as general managers and directors of operations on a system-wide basis. A career in HETM offers some of the most diverse colleagues, expanding perspective and life.

Students in this program:

  • Employ creativity, research, and critical thinking to solve problems, looking analytically and ethically at the triple bottom line.
  • Demonstrate effective culturally sensitive communication skills using facts to support claims, and consideration of multiple stakeholders.
  • Participate in a service-learning project as members of a team, assisting a community-based organization.

Why choose this industry?

  • Graduates can be an agent in the second-largest industry in the state, which contributes $5.6 billion and employs 1 in 9 Arkansans.
  • According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2020 median pay was $55,560 for meeting, convention, and event planners. This rate is expected to grow 18% from 2020-2030.
  • Arkansas currently as fewer planners per 1,000 residents than average - indicating bright prospects for our graduates.

Admission Requirements

  • Freshmen applicants who meet one of the following criteria will receive automatic admission to Arkansas State:
    • 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average (or GED test score equivalent) OR
    • 19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score OR
    • Class rank in the top 20% of applicant's graduating class
  • High School Marks(India, Nepal, Pakistan) 60% in English at X & XII in Certificate.

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
6 6 6 6 6

Remarks:

  • Official High School Transcript Required
  • Total 120 Credit program
  • I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $23,000.

Course Features
  • Country United States of America
  • City Jonesboro
  • State Alabama
  • Course Duration 4 Years
  • Application fee 50 USD
  • Tuition fees yearly 15,930 USD
  • Cost of Living per year 14,000 USD
  • Starting dates Fall, Spring & Summer
  • IELTS (Total) 6
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