PROGRAM DEFINITION
The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Restaurant & Tourism Management is jointly offered by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and College of Education & Human Sciences. The degree prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations by providing an excellent foundation in hospitality, leadership, and business. The program integrates hospitality marketing strategies, communications, and financial management into a curriculum focused on managing facilities and operations that provide hospitality services to the public. Students select from six emphasis areas offered through the two emphasis areas offered by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources: Ecotourism, and Parks and Recreation or College of Education & Human Sciences: Food & Beverage, Lodging, Convention and Meeting Planning, Human Resources, Public Relations, and Journalism and Mass Communication.

UNL POINTS OF DISTINCTION

• Study tours
• Provides strong background in important leadership skills
• Nationally and internationally recognized faculty
• Leadership Club
• Only program in the state that offers a comprehensive hospitality
   management curriculum
• Opportunity for International Career Advancement
• Nature based 
   tourism specialization
• Culinology® Hospitality Management Club

FACILITIES
The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication is located in Ag Hall on East Campus.

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS (What’s expected of you as an undergraduate student)
• Practicum experiences required
• Only grades of C or above will count toward graduation
   requirements for department classes
• Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA to remain in good standing in the
  College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources