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Sustainable Hospitality
Prepare to lead the future of hospitality with a dynamic program that blends hands-on experience and sustainability-focused education to create responsible, community-driven industry leaders.
Sustainable Hospitality– B.S. in Hospitality Management
The Sustainable Hospitality option in the Hospitality Management program combines classroom learning and hands-on internships to address challenges within the expanding hospitality industry while fostering responsible business practices that benefit communities and the environment. Due to the program's multifaceted approach, students are well-equipped to lead environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically viable hospitality enterprises.
The Hospitality Management major at Montana State University offers one other option through the Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship: Hospitality Business
Hands-On Internships
Hospitality Management students intern at hotels, ranches, restaurants, spas, and
more in and around Gallatin County.
Unique Opportunities
The Sustainable Hospitality option offers unparalleled access to hands-on experiences
in research labs such as the Food Product Development Lab, community gardens such as Towne’s Harvest, and more.
Tourism in Montana
7 million visitors spent $5 billion in the state of Montana during the 2024 calendar
year. As a tourism hot spot, the Montana travel industry supports over 38,000 jobs.
Career Resources
Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.
Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio
Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Careers
Sustainable Hospitality students at Montana State University go into careers such as:
- Restaurant management
- Event administration
- Hotel/Resort management
- Sustainable food systems
- Food production and distribution
- Coporate program planning
To explore more career possibilities, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success has a variety of tools available,including self-assessment and working with career coaches.