Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management New Mexico State University

Overview

The Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management programme at New Mexico State University offers a robust academic foundation for aspiring leaders in the global hospitality industry. This professional degree integrates theoretical knowledge with extensive practical applications to prepare students for diverse supervisory and management roles.

Students can choose to complete their studies through the main campus or via a fully flexible online delivery mode. The curriculum focuses on developing essential business skills while allowing individuals to tailor their education through specialised professional electives and dedicated faculty mentorship.

A significant component of the programme is the mandatory 800-hour professional work experience requirement.

Why Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management at New Mexico State University?

The school provides exceptional experiential learning facilities, including the 100 West Café and the Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. Students also benefit from the Hospitality Technology Lab, which features advanced simulation software used throughout the international tourism industry.

Strong industry partnerships offer students unique advantages, such as preferential consideration for management training and part-time roles at the NMSU Courtyard by Marriott. The presence of the Marriott Hospitality Futures Center on campus further supports career exploration and professional outreach.

Global perspectives are encouraged through the Faculty Led International Program, which offers summer study opportunities in Florence, Italy. Students can also engage with active organisations like the Unity in Hospitality club and the Eta Sigma Delta Honours Society to build professional networks.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 26883 per year
• National fee: USD 26883 per year
• Local fee: USD 8504 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Tourism
• Hospitality Management
• Safety, Sanitation and Health in the Hospitality Industry
• Food Production and Service Fundamentals
• Hotel Operations I
• Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Marketing
• Hospitality and Travel Law
• Hospitality Leadership Management
• Quantity Food Production and Service
• Hospitality Management Accounting
• Professional Development
• Meetings, Conventions and Special Events
• Entertainment Business and Venue Management
• Advanced Hotel Operations
• Hospitality Facilities Management
• Hotel Revenue and Sales Management
• Resort Management
• Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Industry Purchasing, Selection, and Procurement
• Club Management and Marketing
• Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry
• Beverage Management
• Restaurant Operations Management
• Wine Appreciation
• Hospitality Cost Control
• HRTM Internship Seminar
• Hospitality Internship
• Senior Capstone Experience

Careers with Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management

Graduates are prepared for diverse management positions across the hospitality, travel, and food service sectors. Common career paths include roles in hotel administration, resort management, event planning, and restaurant operations within international organisations.

The programme also provides a strong foundation for entrepreneurial ventures or senior corporate leadership. Annual career fairs on campus connect students with over 25 major companies seeking talent for management training programmes and specialised industry roles.