University of North Texas 
HOSPITALITY, EVENT AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Our Vision
To be world class in advancing innovative education, creating collaborative knowledge,
and transforming future hospitality and tourism leaders.
Our Mission
To educate the next generation of hospitality and tourism leaders to strive for excellence
and embrace our diversity in a caring, innovative, and empowering community.
Founded in 1985, the Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management Program (HETM) at UNT is one of the largest and best-known programs of its kind in the U.S. In addition, UNT is ranked among the nation’s 115 top-tier research universities, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Our vision is, “To be a global leader in advancing education, creating knowledge, and shaping the Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management professionals of the future.”
The HETM program seeks to provide our future industry leaders a solid academic foundation combined with extensive training in hospitality business skills, use of technology, and networking with industry professionals. As a testament to our mission-driven commitment to academic excellence, we have earned numerous accolades for our HETM programs and initiatives.
Degree Programs
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
INTERDISCIPLINARY PH.D.
Why Choose a Career in Hospitality?
Hospitality is one of the world’s largest industries, an exciting, fast-paced, people-focused
field with career opportunities around the globe. It spans hotels and resorts, restaurants
and beverage businesses, private clubs, aviation, cruise lines and tourism, alongside
the wider entertainment ecosystem, from live music and festivals to sports venues
and global events.
At UNT, a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or Event Design & Experience
Management, or one of our master’s degrees, opens doors to wide range of careers in
management, marketing, finance, operations and entrepreneurship, and more. Our programs
combine business knowledge, hands-on learning and industry connections to prepare
you to lead teams, create memorable experiences and build a successful career managing,
operating or owning businesses.
Located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area, UNT connects you with a growing
hospitality market and a major destination for conventions, live entertainment and
mega-events. This dynamic setting brings opportunities to learn from industry professionals,
gain practical experience and build your network.
UNT B.S. in Hospitality Management, Willow Joyce
UNT B.S. in Hospitality Management, Erin Gish
ACCREDITATION
THE UNT HOSPITALITY, EVENT AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT IS ACCREDITED BY ACPHA - ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR PROGRAMS ON HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION
Program Learning Outcomes
- PLO1: Identify and apply the knowledge and skills necessary for hospitality and tourism
operations.
- PLO2: Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization.
- PLO3: Demonstrate competence in the communication skills necessary for hospitality and tourism management.
- PLO4: Formulate business decisions in hospitality and tourism management.
- PLO5: Evaluate leadership principles necessary in the diverse and global hospitality and tourism industry.
95%
Professional Placement Rates or Graduate Study
450+
Program Enrollment
81.58%
Student Retention Rates
Corporate and Academic Partnerships
