Hospitality and Tourism Management in North Carolina
North Carolina's hospitality and tourism management pathway prepares students for leadership positions in hotels, resorts, attractions, and tourism operations. Students develop expertise in guest services, operations management, revenue management, and hospitality business practices. North Carolina's diverse tourism destinations create opportunities throughout the state.
Curriculum covers hotel operations, front desk management, housekeeping operations, event planning, and customer service excellence. Students learn revenue management, staffing, budgeting, and quality control. Practical experience in campus hospitality facilities reinforces classroom learning.
Graduates work as hotel managers, event planners, guest services directors, and operations managers for hotels, resorts, attractions, and tourism organizations. Many advance to regional management roles or establish independent hospitality businesses.
Hospitality and Tourism Management at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
North Carolina's hospitality and tourism curriculum aligns with industry standards for hotel and hospitality management. Students complete 4-6 pathway units covering operations, service, and business management as defined by NC DPI.
Programs teach North Carolina tourism resources and regional hospitality industry practices. Students develop professional service standards and operational competency.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course | Code |
|---|---|
| Sports and Entertainment Marketing I | MN31 |
| Sports and Entertainment Marketing II | MH32 |
| Hospitality and Tourism | MH42 |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓ServSafe Manager
- ✓ProStart Certificate of Achievement - Year 1
- ✓ProStart Certificate of Achievement - Year 2
- ✓Hospitality Tourism Specialist (HTS)
- ✓Guest Service Gold - Tourism
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
- ✓National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- ✓ServSafe Food Handler
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Front Desk Associate
Entry LevelSalary range: $28,160 - $34,480
Adjusted for cost of living: $29,913
Shift Manager
Entry LevelSalary range: $64,450 - $158,460
Adjusted for cost of living: $68,462
Hotel Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $35,000 - $79,310
Adjusted for cost of living: $64,415
Regional Director
ExperiencedSalary range: $64,450 - $158,460
Adjusted for cost of living: $105,364
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern at hotels, resorts, attractions, and event venues throughout North Carolina's tourism regions.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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