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Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
College of Health and Human Sciences

B.S. in Hospitality and Event Management

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What is a Hospitality and Event Management Degree?

Our Hospitality and Event Management Program focuses on helping you develop critical thinking skills through experiential learning. Students take courses in food service, lodging, event planning, nutrition, and business to build skills for a variety of professions. Typical job titles include:

  • Chef
  • Tourism Coordinator
  • Event Planning Manager
  • Restaurant Manager

Internships, field trips, team-based projects, and role-playing provide opportunities for you to demonstrate your understanding of what you’re learning. Our program’s strong ties with industry partners across Colorado and nationally help graduates connect with employment opportunities in the second-largest industry employer in Colorado and the United States.

Meet one of our Hospitality and Event Management students and find out more about what it’s like to be a student in the major.

 

Audio Described Version of Meet the CHHS Rams | Food Science and Human Nutrition’s Sean Bowen

Experiential Learning

All of our program faculty came from the hospitality industry and recognize the value of experiential learning. We get you out of the classroom and into real-life environments.

Learning Spaces

The Aspen Grille is an on-campus restaurant and learning laboratory for hospitality management students. Students enrolled in RRM 340 gain experience in all aspects of restaurant operations and have the opportunity to interact with campus and community patrons in a fine dining setting.

Students in Aspen Grille Kitchen at Lunch time

Internships

Hospitality industry experience is a prerequisite for starting a career in hospitality and event management. You can earn elective credits by taking Management Internships and/or the Work Practicum courses, which look great on resumes as you interview for career positions after graduation.

Hospitality Management student at awards reception checkin

Business

Gifford Catering was born out of the notion that students learn best from hands-on experience in a lab setting with real customers and real stakes. Assistant Professor Eric Milholland runs the Gifford Catering business, which provides various high-quality menu items to any group meeting, from 15 to 200 guests, and can deliver straight to any building on campus.

Student working at Aspen Grille

Hospitality and Event Management Curriculum

Major in Hospitality and Event Management

Student Resources

Paying for College

There are several scholarships available specifically for Food Science and Human Nutrition students. You need to fill out the general CSU scholarship application. Search the College scholarship database to see the full list.

Student Organizations

As a Hospitality and Event Management major, you can join a club to promote nutrition and health in the CSU community, network with industry professionals, and build leadership experience in a club officer role.

Academic Advising and Support

At least once per semester, you will meet with your academic success coordinator, who can help you answer questions about which majors and careers might be right for you, what courses and extracurricular activities will help you prepare, and how to stay on track for graduation.

Career Resources

Job Board

With a degree in Hospitality and Event Management, you will be able to find careers in areas such as hotels, event planning, and food and beverage to name a few. Our FSHN Job board will help you in your search!

Job board

Career Opportunities

Explore various Hospitality and Event Management jobs including job title, salary range, who is hiring, how to prepare, and general responsibilities.  You’ll also see a list of recent job placements.

Careers

Professional Organizations

Industry Resources

Industry Connections

Our program has a strong relationship with several companies in the industry including but not limited to Disney, Hyatt, Marriott, Chipotle and The Westin. We strive to keep conversations open to enable a smooth transition for you from campus to business.

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board is made up of local business managers and owners from Hot Corner Concepts to the Elizabeth Hotel to Budweiser Events Center. The board helps inform how we can all move forward together.

Industry Testimonials

Listen to what some of our community leaders in the industry are saying about our program.

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