Come Celebrate 20 Years!
On Thursday, April 18, 2013 there will be an Anniversary Celebration to commemorate 20 years of The Department of Hospitality Management at San Jose State University. For more information Click Here.
Hotel Management
Explore hotel and lodging management; restaurant/food and beverage operations; travel and tourism; and meeting, convention and event management
Wine Appreciation
Learn the significance of wine in the dining experience. Learn the winemaking process, wine grape varieties and evaluation of wine
Culinary Concepts
Learn cooking and dining techniques. Principles of preparation of food and beverage with emphasis on quality standards
Recreation
Prepare for a successful career in public and private parks, recreation agencies, schools and universities, or non-profit public service organizations
Recreation Therapy
Learn a holistic approach to healthcare that employs the prescribed use of recreation and education to guide clients towards a healthier and happier state of wellbeing
Welcome! Here in the Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management Department we offer
two outstanding undergraduate degree programs:
Friday, May 24th at 6pm (graduates should arrive by 5:15pm)
Location: Lawn between King Library and Science Building
- Graduation Cost $25 (this allows you and up to 8 guests to occupy seats)
- Additional guests are welcome (and free) but we ask that you only occupy 8 seats. OK to bring lawn chairs for additional guests.
- Purchase cap and gown at the SJSU Bookstore.
- Parking is free in all SJSU parking garages, and people should allow extra time for traffic since other department ceremonies will be going on at that time.
- Students should arrive by 5:20 and sign in at the registration table.
- The department Chair would like all graduates to stop by the Hospitality Management Office (SPX50) and fill out an “Exit Interview” form after you purchase your ticket.
- Only for students graduating in Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013.
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Please Fill out the Convocation Registration/ Exit Interview form in addition to buying tickets.
About the Program:
The Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management degree program incorporates multicultural-focused academic study in hotel and lodging, food and beverage, tourism, and event management with professional experiences (e.g. our Pebble Beach Connection) designed to facilitate students' transition to their chosen career.
The nationally accredited undergraduate Recreation degree program prepares students
for successful careers in public and private parks, recreation agencies, schools and
universities, hospitals, clinics, and non-profit public service organizations. The
Masters degree program in Recreation is designed to facilitate advanced and in-depth
study among professionals looking to be on the leading edge of change in the field
and society.
Whether your heart is set on a career focused on restaurant/hotel/event management,
Recreation Therapy, the great outdoors, tourism, or your own entrepreneurial venture,
we can help you realize your dreams!