The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management aligns with industry demands, enhances accessibility, and supports local economic growth. The hospitality industry is a significant contributor to Tennessee’s economy, providing numerous job opportunities in lodging, food and beverage operations, tourism and event management.
Service industry jobs in Tennessee employ over 2 million people according to the U.S. Bureauof Labor and Statistics (2024), with a continued increase each quarter in 2024 of over 360,000employees specifically in the Leisure and Hospitality industry category. The demand foremployees in the hospitality and tourism sector continues to climb above pre-pandemic levels,quarter after quarter.
The online modality allows prospective students seeking to advance their servant-leader career or change their industry to do so through this program while balancing work and family commitments. Collaborations with hospitality and tourism companies and professionals locally and globally will provide career opportunities for graduates throughout Tennessee and the world.
The curriculum includes a strong business foundation the industry requires and is the only Christian centered program of its kind in the region. Immersive learning experiences such as virtual tours, simulations and required work/internship experience in the hospitality and tourism field will enhance the program.
The BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management is available fully online, allowing prospectivestudents seeking to advance their servant-leader career or change their industry entirely to doso while balancing work and family commitments. Whether you’re a working hospitalityprofessional, a career changer, or simply looking for a flexible path to a business and hospitalitydegree, this program is designed to meet you where you are.
Collaborations with hospitality and tourism companies and professionals locally and globally willprovide career opportunities for graduates throughout Tennessee and the world.
AT A GLANCE
What can you expect from your Hospitality and Tourism Management degree?
HTM 301: Exploring the Hospitality and Tourism Industry (3 credits) An overview of the hospitality and tourism industry covering accommodations, food and beverage, travel, and event management, with an emphasis on customer service excellence, technology, and servant-leadership.
HTM 302: Hotel and Lodging Management (3 credits) Covers hotel operations, front office management, housekeeping, and revenue management, with a focus on customer service rooted in Christian faith.
HTM 304: Travel, Tourism, and Sustainability (3 credits) Examines travel, tourism, and sustainable tourism development, including socio-economic impacts, responsible travel behavior, industry policy, and servant-leadership.
HTM 400: Food and Beverage Management (3 credits) Covers menu design, cost control, inventory management, and service standards, alongside Biblical teachings on alcohol, servant-leadership principles, and an exploration of regional and global foods and beverages.
HTM 401: Event Management (3 credits) Covers event design, budgeting, logistics, and marketing across corporate, wedding, and festival settings. Students apply servant-leadership principles and execute a real event as a culminating project.
HTM 402: Resort Management (3 credits) An overview of resort and vacation ownership management, spa management, and the cruise line industry through a Christian worldview lens.HTM 465: Internship (3–6 credits) A structured, pre-approved internship exposing students to multiple facets of the hospitality industry, with weekly activity logs and a culminating Christian worldview reflection.
A Hospitality and Tourism Management degree prepares graduates for roles across hotels, restaurants, event planning, travel, and resorts. Common career paths include Hotel General Manager, Food and Beverage Director, Event Coordinator, Tourism Development Manager, and Resort Operations Manager.
Carson-Newman’s program is the only Christian-centered hospitality and tourism management online degree in the region, integrating servant-leadership into every course alongside the business and operational skills employers expect. Students benefit from partnerships with local and regional industry professionals, creating real-world connections that support internship placements and career opportunities across Tennessee and beyond — all backed by Carson-Newman’s accreditation through SACSCOC.
No prior experience is required. The program is designed to build knowledge and skills from the ground up.
Yes. Carson-Newman accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions.
The program is 120 credit hours, typically completed in four years full-time. Transfer students may finish sooner.
It’s the only Christian-centered hospitality management program in the region, built on a servant-leadership foundation and a business core, with hands-on internship requirements and strong industry connections.
Yes. Carson-Newman’s hospitality and tourism management degree online features flexible, asynchronous coursework. The degree can also be earned on campus.
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