Department of Hospitality and Entertainment Management

Mike Fernandez, Interim School Director
Beth Morrow, Department Chair and Assistant Professor, Hospitality Management

The Department of Hospitality and Entertainment Management seeks to develop creative and collaborative servant leaders for the burgeoning hospitality and entertainment industry in Nashville and beyond through rigorous interdisciplinary academic programs, innovative and real-time work environments, and critical cross-cultural engagement.

Distinctives of the Department of Hospitality and Entertainment Management

Faith that leads to serve
Interdisciplinary approach focusing on creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship
Real-time, paid work experience and professional coaching through an on campus rotations program
Internships connected to the Nashville industry, one of America’s top cities for tourism and conventions
Globally-informed- Foreign language requirement, travel abroad, and Light scholar

Career Opportunities

Nashville has a dynamic and interwoven hospitality and entertainment industry that is rapidly growing. It is representative of the leading cities around the United States and is part of a business that accounts for 1 in 10 jobs around the world. Be a part of a program that will train the future creative class of hospitality and entertainment managers to take the lead both domestically and abroad. Imagine managing artists like Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett or Kelsea Ballerini or leading the launch of the coolest new restaurant on Broadway. Maybe you want to work for a major hospitality and entertainment company like the Walt Disney Company or Nashville-based Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., helping them dream up the next exciting guest experience. Perhaps you have the next great entrepreneurial idea to help the industry grow. In any case, this program will prepare you to lead with a servant heart, a creative and collaborative mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit.

The School of Hospitality and Entertainment Management provides preparation for the following careers:

Hotel general manager
Meeting and convention planner
Executive chef
Food and beverage director
Event Manager: Concerts, Festivals and Exhibitions
Amusement Park Manager
Cruise Lines Guest Relations Manager
Artist Agent/Manager
Tour/Concert/Business Manager
Publicist/PR Management

Department of Hospitality and Entertainment Management

Program of Study Requirements