On behalf of the Hospitality Management and Tourism division of Northwestern State University, we are pleased to provide you with more information about our degree programs. Whether you are just beginning your college career or continuing your education, we greatly look forward to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Our knowledgeable and experienced faculty and staff are willing to assist you with any questions you may have regarding admissions, scheduling, and transferring. We are also enthusiastic about discussing your career options as they relate to our degree program. After all, we are “dedicated to one goal. YOURS!”

Again, welcome to Northwestern State University, Fork ‘Em Demons!

The Hospitality Management and Tourism degree program of Northwestern State University is committed to fostering a student-centered learning environment that empowers individuals and prepares them to be successful industry professionals and lead enriched lives by providing relevant coursework, experiential learning, and service-based involvement throughout the entirety of the degree program.

Hospitality Management and Tourism students are encouraged to become the best leaders possible in the professional hospitality and tourism industry by completing the following ACPHA Program Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and apply the knowledge and skills necessary for hospitality and tourism operations.
• Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization.
• Demonstrate competence in the communication skills necessary for hospitality and tourism management.
• Formulate business decisions in hospitality and tourism management.
• Evaluate leadership principles necessary in the diverse and global hospitality and tourism industry.