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.
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
Corporate and Academic Partnerships
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