The time has never been better to prepare for a career in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Tourism has never been stronger than now in the fast-moving southern New Jersey region. The “second wave” of Atlantic City casino development as well as the increasing popularity of other shore points promises scores of new hotels and restaurants. In addition, the new Atlantic City offers casino gaming, spas, world class entertainment, nightlife, gourmet dining, the ocean, the boardwalk, golfing, fishing, with plenty of attractions and shopping.
Program Mission and Objective
The Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies Program at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is committed to providing a quality undergraduate education that incorporates theory and practice in the hospitality industry.
Our mission is to imbue students with the knowledge, skills, values and strategic perspectives essential to obtaining leadership roles in the service professions throughout the world; through education, service, research and scholarship that will engender excellence in Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies.
As the major employer in the world today, the hospitality industry can open doors to exciting career paths in every segment of the industry. Hospitality and Tourism Management an entry level of management expertise is in demand in all aspects of this field. Earning a Hospitality and Tourism Management degree at Stockton will well prepare you with both substantial general training and specialized skills that will distinguish you from the “rest of the pack.” Rather than narrow your studies to a single aspect of the industry, Stockton’s broad-based curriculum will ultimately afford you more professional options.
• Hotel Operations
• Food and Beverage Operations
• Food Services in Industry and Healthcare
• Travel and Tourism
• Marketing and Accounting
• Human Resources
• Skilled Property Management
Work Experience and Internships
Employers from all segments of the hospitality industry agree that, in addition to the first-rate education you will receive at Stockton College, you will most quickly travel on the path to entry/middle levels of management by taking part in actual work experiences prior to your graduation. These work experiences will not only count as college credits toward your degree but will also provide paid employment at current acceptable standards. In the Atlantic City area especially, students will acquire world-class training in new and progressive facilities. But no matter where an internship takes you, you will gain self-confidence, network with professionals, and explore possible career options in this dynamic industry.
Dr. Cliff Whithem, Director of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies
Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205-9441
Phone: 609.652.4562
Email: whithemc@stockton.edu
Dean of Enrollment Management
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205-9441
Phone: (609) 652-4261
