Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management

Office: MacQuarrie Hall 407

Telephone: 408-924-3000 (Voice); 408-924-3061 (Fax)

Email: hospitality@sjsu.edu

Website: www.sjsu.edu/hspm

Professors

Tsu-Hong Yen, Chair

Associate Professors

Jooyeon Ha
Yinghua Huang

Assistant Professors

Jie Gao
Faranak Memarzadeh

Overview

Where better to study hospitality management than in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose, California and the Bay Area? Thanks to our world renowned high tech companies, and vibrant metropolitan location, we attract millions of national and international visitors each year. According to a recent CSU impact report, hospitality ranks as one of the state’s top growth industries, ensuring that the demand for hospitality professionals will only increase. Our innovative, technology-driven curriculum and faculty provide the theoretical, practical, and professional training students need to pursue successful and meaningful careers. Our Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality, tourism and event management pairs academic study with hands-on experience and internships. Our graduates find employment as hotel/resort general managers, restaurant managers, private club managers, controllers, sales and marketing managers, human resources managers, concierge, catering and corporate event coordinators/producers, and convention and tradeshow managers. Come join our team!

Programs

Undergraduate Major(s)

Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management, BS

Undergraduate Minor(s)

Courses

Hospitality Management

Tourism and Event Management