Bachelor in Hospitality & Tourism

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism is to provide a degree program for students who desire to work in the growing hospitality arena. While the degree will be housed alongside the School of Business for administrative purposes, it will be exempt from A.A.C.S.B. review due to its relatively low level of business content. Today’s hospitality and tourism industry needs professionally educated individuals. Graduates will be qualified to work in amusement parks, hotels and motels, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, travel agencies, convention centers and as event and meeting planners. Students who complete the B.S. in H&T degree program will acquire proficiency in the following areas:

• basic principles that underlie the industry
• food and beverage operations
• financial and accounting reports for the industry, including costs, revenues, and profits
• the interrelationships of hospitality functional areas in guest satisfaction
• legal, ethical, social and international topics affecting the industry
• national, international and intercultural factors on the industry
• communication differences among cultures and socio-economic classes and how these impact the industry
• ethics and its impact on industry leadership and decision-making
• human resource management
• organizational effectiveness
• industry marketing
• strategic application of communication message format

At Indiana University Kokomo, we believe in dreaming big, in taking big, bold steps, and in the limitless future of our students. Here, you'll be met with one-on-one support and instruction from inspired, accomplished, and dedicated faculty. You'll dig in to your studies, performing research side-by-side with peers and faculty alike. You'll build community through joining student groups, participating in campus events, and cheering your peers on at athletic events. Every year we’re raising the bar. We’re adding majors and programs that work to guide our students into the most promising jobs and industries of the future, like mental health counseling, computer science, and sport and recreation management—to name a few.

At IU Kokomo, there's something for everyone. You’ll earn a prestigious IU degree while getting the preparation, skills, and real-world experience that set you up for a lifetime of success — and have a ton of fun in the process.