Study Hospitality, Event & Tourism Management (HETM) Abroad

The multidisciplinary curriculum for this degree is carefully designed to meet industry-centered, market-driven needs. Taught by faculty committed to excellence and innovation in teaching, our Hospitality & Event Tourism Management/HETM) program provides transferable skills that expand career opportunities.

Career Preparation

HETM students receive a personalized hands-on experience to build the knowledge and skills needed to lead others and serve as General Managers and Directors of Operations on a system-wide basis. A career in HETM gives you the most diverse colleagues, broadening your perspective and your life.

Students in this program:

• Use creativity, research, and critical thinking to solve problems, examining issues analytically and ethically.
• Demonstrate culturally sensitive communication skills effectively by using facts to support statements and consider multiple stakeholders.
• Participate in a service-learning project as a member of a team, supporting a community-based organization.

Why choose this program?

• Graduates can become contributors to the state's second-largest industry, which contributes $5.6 billion and employs 1 in 9 Arkansans.
• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary in 2020 was $55,560 for 'event planners'. This rate is expected to grow by 18% between 2020 and 2030.
• Arkansas currently has fewer 'event planners' per 1,000 residents than the national average — indicating bright prospects for our graduates.

Current Partners

Red Wolf Convention Center & Embassy Suites

A 203-room hotel with an attached convention center on the A-State campus.

Southland Gaming  Racing

Currently expanding into a 96,000-square-foot casino complex and a 20-story hotel.

Resorts of Dollywood and Branson

Close to renowned amusement parks and meeting spaces of over 6,000 square feet.

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This is the ONLY hospitality program in Arkansas that is part of the AACSB-accredited Neil Griffin College of Business.

The Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University is accredited by AACSB, representing the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Approximately 30% of business schools in the United States (5% globally) earn AACSB accreditation, making it a distinguished mark of excellence in business education.