Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism
Head: Brian King
Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies: Scott Shafer
Graduate course offerings in the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism are designed to generate and disseminate knowledge concerning the development, management and sustainable use of hospitality, hotel, recreation, events and tourism resources and opportunities. The focus of the program is on understanding visitor and guest needs and wants and managing organizations effectively to create memorable and meaningful experiences for patrons. The curriculum has three main areas of emphasis: hospitality; recreation; and tourism.
Graduate study in these areas is interdisciplinary. Cooperative relationships exist with a wide range of outstanding graduate-level programs across the University. This provides students with an opportunity to structure an individualized program of study in their chosen field. Courses selected within the department and in supporting fields are designed to serve the individual needs of students interested in teaching, public service, research, and management of hospitality, tourism and recreation resources.
The Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism offers courses of study leading to the Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism. The Master of Science thesis degree prepares students for advanced graduate study at the PhD level, which often leads to a career in university research and teaching. The Master of Science non-thesis degree emphasizes professional development. It includes additional courses in the student’s selected field instead of a thesis. Non-thesis Master of Science students may elect a professional internship.
Crompton, John L, Distinguished Professor
Hospitality, Hotel Mgmt, & Tourism
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1977
Eden, Heather, Instructional Assistant Professor
Hospitality, Hotel Mgmt, & Tourism
PHD, University of Wollongong, 2014
Jamal, Tazim B, Professor
Hospitality, Hotel Mgmt, & Tourism
PHD, University of Calgary, 1997
King, Brian Edward Melville, Professor
Hospitality, Hotel Mgmt, & Tourism
PHD, Monash University, 1995
Kurten, Jenna, Instructional Assistant Professor
Hospitality, Hotel Mgmt, & Tourism
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2019
Petrick, James F, Professor
Hospitality, Hotel Mgmt, & Tourism
PHD, Clemson University, 1999
Shafer, C S, Professor
Hospitality, Hotel Mgmt, & Tourism
PHD, Clemson University, 1993
Suess Raeisinafchi, Courtney, Assistant Professor
Hospitality, Hotel Mgmt, & Tourism
PHD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2014
Sullins, Donna, Instructional Assistant Professor
Hospitality, Hotel Mgmt, & Tourism
EDD, University of Georgia, 2016
Tang, Mei Fung, Instructional Associate Professor
Hospitality, Hotel Mgmt, & Tourism
PHD, Victoria University, Australia, 2012