Why choose INTO USF? From the first day of classes, INTO USF Pathway students study alongside domestic students in some courses. Pathway students also receive intensive English language instruction and academic skills development. When you check into a hotel or enjoy a meal at a restaurant, an amazing world of management tools — planning, finance, technology, marketing, branding, pricing, logistics, staffing and more — are working together. The College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership developed a curriculum that combines essential core courses such as finance, accounting and economics with courses that focus on the application of this knowledge to the hospitality field, including internship courses that provide hands-on experience in the field. USF’s prime location as a tourism hot-spot allows students to work at the best tourism and hospitality companies while they complete their education. What will I study? At USF you will: Work together with leading faculty and students on projects Improve your English and academic study skills Attend lectures and presentations Upon graduation, students in the hospitality management program will be able to: Identify and apply business concepts and skills relevant to the operational areas of hospitality management Describe and apply the fundamental principles of leadership and model the behavior of effective leaders Demonstrate effective communication skills Analyze information and make decisions using critical thinking & problem solving skills Evaluate diversity and ethical considerations relevant to the hospitality industry Depending on your goals and qualifications, you will be able to choose from one or two semester programs. The academic courses included in the Undergraduate Pathway programs are chosen to integrate undergraduate core courses in math, science, general education, writing and other academic subjects required of all U.S. and international students. The Undergraduate Pathway in Hospitality Management curriculum may include the following courses:

Career Paths The hospitality management program prepares graduates for leadership positions in the hospitality industry through foundational knowledge of hospitality operations and experiences that promote diversity, ethical responsibility, lifelong learning, and community engagement. As a graduate of a undergraduate degree program in hospitality management at USF, you might find work as a: Food and Beverage Manager Human Resources Manager Lodging Manager Casino Manager Travel and Tourism Manager Event Production and Manager