Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts, Tourism, and Hospitality Management

Located in sunny Miami, the gateway to the Americas, our Culinary Arts, Tourism & Hospitality program offers the perfect place to study, train, and work in a global tourism hotspot. With world-class hotels, restaurants, and attractions at your doorstep, you will gain real-world experience in one of the most vibrant hospitality markets in the world.

Program Overview

St. Thomas University’s Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts, Tourism, and Hospitality Management prepares students for leadership, management, and entrepreneurial success in the thriving hospitality industry. With two specialized tracks, students gain the skills to manage, innovate, and lead in their chosen field. Beyond the basics, the Culinary Arts Management track blends business acumen with culinary expertise, focusing on restaurant ownership, food service operations, and strategic menu development. The Tourism & Hospitality Management track equips students with essential management and entrepreneurial skills in event planning, hotel operations, revenue management, and destination marketing. Both tracks provide hands-on experience and industry insights, empowering graduates to launch their own ventures or excel in leadership roles within the global hospitality sector.

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27,000,000

Travel and Tourism industry jobs added in 2023

92%

Culinary professionals hired within a year of completing degree

$102,340

Median annual salary for hospitality management positions

Specializations

The Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts, Tourism, and Hospitality Management is comprehensive and gives you a better understanding of the inter-connectivity of the industry. An integrated hands on approach prepares you for a wide range of positions across carious segments of a global and diverse industry. To further specialize their expertise, students can choose from focused tracks that align with key industries and career paths.

Culinary Arts Management Track

The Culinary Arts track offers a well-rounded foundation in both classic and modern culinary techniques. Students begin with the Essentials of Culinary Arts and Essentials of Baking & Pastry, gaining hands-on skills in cooking and pastry preparation. Courses like Food Science for Culinary Arts and Menu Development & Profit Planning explore the science behind food and the business side of running a kitchen. Fundamentals of Food & Beverage Service Operations introduces key principles of hospitality, while Food, Culture & International Cuisine broadens students’ global culinary perspectives. Beverage & Food Pairings teaches the art of complementing flavors, and Advanced Commercial Food Service Operations prepares students to lead in high-level kitchen environments.

Tourism & Hospitality Management Track

The Hospitality and Tourism track provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fast-paced, global industry. It begins with Tourism Today – A Macro Perspective, offering insight into the global impact and trends in tourism. Safety & Risk Management for Tourism & Hospitality emphasizes guest safety and operational preparedness. Students also dive into the business side with F&B Purchasing, Cost Control & Menu Development, and gain practical experience in Fundamentals of Event Planning. Hotel, Resort & Accommodations Management explores daily operations and guest services, while Revenue Management & Data Analytics teaches students how to use data to drive profitability. Destination Marketing & Management focuses on promoting travel experiences, and the Tourism & Hospitality Capstone brings everything together in a culminating real-world project.

Career Landscape

Pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management positions students at the forefront of a thriving industry with robust growth and abundant career opportunities. The hospitality sector is projected to experience a 50% higher job demand than the national average over the next five years, according to the AHLA Foundation. This surge is reflected in the industry’s significant contribution to the economy. This data underscores the industry’s resilience and the promising career prospects for those equipped with a specialized education in culinary, tourism, and hospitality management.

In the Classroom

With a mix of classroom theory and hands-on training, first year students in the program dive into an immersive, hands-on hotel experience designed to provide a real-world introduction to the industry. Through the Hotel Immersion Program, students rotate through key departments, including Food & Beverage, Front Desk, Housekeeping, and Marketing & Sales, gaining firsthand knowledge of daily operations and a taste of their future careers in hospitality leadership.

For culinary, it is just as dynamic. In their introductory culinary courses, they step into our state-of-the-art kitchen laboratories to master fundamental cooking techniques, knife skills, food safety, and kitchen operations. They begin crafting restaurant-quality dishes, learning the art of plating, and understanding the science behind flavors and ingredients.

Take the first step towards a dynamic career in hospitality.

Apply now to join our BS in Culinary Arts, Tourism, and Hospitality Management program and become a leader in shaping the future.

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Culinary Arts, Tourism, and Hospitality Management Fast Facts

Certifications
Courses with industry certifications built into the curriculum
Bundled Pricing
Tuition, books, LMS platforms, fees, culinary uniforms and knife kits for Culinary specialization are included in the course fees.
Experienced Instructors
Credentialed faculty with industry expertise.
Experiential Learning
Structured internships for industry experience.

Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts, Tourism, and Hospitality Management

Program Overview

Specializations

Career Landscape

In the Classroom

Take the first step towards a dynamic career in hospitality.

Culinary Arts, Tourism, and Hospitality Management Fast Facts

Certifications

Bundled Pricing

Experienced Instructors

Experiential Learning

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