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Mission of the Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prepare the next generation of inclusive leaders in retail, hospitality, and tourism industries through transformational educational experiences. We are committed to a culture that conducts impactful scholarship and promotes innovative pedagogy, critical thinking skills, and experiential learning opportunities that exemplify the Volunteer Spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vision of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Empower future leaders through innovative and inclusive pedagogy and scholarship in hospitality and tourism management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HTM Curricular Offerings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UT Academic Policies<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Program Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Identify and apply the knowledge and skills necessary for hospitality and tourism operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Demonstrate competence in the communication skills necessary for hospitality and tourism management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Formulate business decisions in hospitality and tourism management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Evaluate leadership principles necessary in the diverse and global hospitality and tourism industry<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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