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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.

Top 10 glamorous hospitality jobs for students, recent grads, and others early in their careers

Published on June 28, 2024

The hospitality industry, known for its dynamic and vibrant nature, offers a plethora of glamorous jobs that appeal particularly to students, recent graduates, and those starting their careers. These positions provide the perfect blend of excitement, travel, and interaction with …

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Design Thinking: Customer Experience

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Customer expectations are higher than ever before, and business success is becoming more and more dependent on a company’s ability…
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Customer Advocacy

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Learn why customer advocacy is important, how to develop employees who are customer advocates, and how to use the voice…
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