Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism

This career pathway is focused on management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.

Many majors at Mississippi State can lead to a thriving career in this industry; including majors within the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, the College of Education, and the College of Business.

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Career as a Hotel Manager

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Career Center Office

300 Montgomery Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3344
Fax: 662.325.7975
Email: career@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box P
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9533

Co-op Program Office

335 McCain Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 6046
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9548

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