Founded in 1985, the Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management  Program (HETM) at UNT is one of the largest and best-known Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management  programs in the U.S. In addition, the University of North Texas 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.