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Hospitality, Events & Tourism

Nichols’ BSBA in Hospitality, Events, & Tourism will prepare you for the working world with hands-on experiential learning and a carefully crafted curriculum that covers all aspects of the hospitality industry. No matter what kind of business you choose to enter, you’ll have the knowledge and skills necessary to make it in the competitive realm of hospitality. Our specialized focus on career readiness transforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders. As of July 2021, The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that there are 10.1 million open positions in the accommodation and food service industry. These jobs call for leaders who thrive on social interaction and excel in collaborative problem-solving. The demand is only growing, and the industry needs fresh voices from transformative students like you. 

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Jobs & Professions

  • Hotel Manager 
  • Event Planner 
  • Travel Distributor 
  • Tourism Promoter 
  • Customer Relations Manager 
  • Wedding Planner 
  • Cruise Ship Director 
  • Restaurateur 
  • Casino Manager 

Hospitality managers may find themselves working in settings such as: 

  • Convention centers 
  • Wedding venues 
  • Restaurants 
  • Hotels and resorts 

What can I do with a Hospitality, Events & Tourism Major?

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LinkedIn Banner Photos Celebrating AACSB Accreditation

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Published on April 28, 2023

📷These fantastic LinkedIn banner photos were created by Kenzie Costello, Creative Design Specialist at Nichols College. 

Feel free to download and save the LinkedIn Headers above to showcase this new accomplishment: right-click on the image> save image as….> label and …

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2023 Career and Internship Fair

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Published on April 10, 2023

The Career and Professional Development Center hosted the 2023 Nichols College Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, February 21st in Chalmers Field House. Many eager students arrived early in their best professional dress with resumes in hand preparing themselves …

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  • Communication 
  • Time Management 
  • Flexibility  
  • Strategy and Innovation  
  • Customer Service Skills 
  • Networking Skills  

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Contact & Location

Phone
508-213-2489
Email
cpdc@nichols.edu
Address

Fels Student Center, Suite 201
121 Center Road
PO Box 5000
Dudley, MA 01571

CPDC Service Hours

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm