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.

O-Net Hospitality & Tourism Jobs

Have you considered a career focused on management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services?

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Have you ever wondered if working in hotels/resorts is a good career path for you? With a robust hospitality job market and plenty of diverse positions to choose from, a hotel or resort career could be your ideal profession. In …

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300 Montgomery Hall
Mississippi State Campus

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

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Mississippi State, MS 39762

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

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