As one of the largest industries in the country, the hospitality industry is constantly growing and contributes billions of dollars to the United States gross domestic product. From event planning to hotel operations, or sporting and entertainment venues to restaurant management, your career options are unlimited.
A degree in hospitality management from the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources prepares graduates with business and managerial skills to succeed in those hospitality management careers.
Career Possibilities
Hotel General Manager Event Coordinator Director of Operations Human Resource Manager Food and Beverage Director
Internships & Employment
Insight Global • Maritz Travel • Drury Hotels • Kansas City Chiefs • The Tiger Hotel • Marriott International • Bellerive Country Club • Hilton Worldwide Holdings • Country Club of Missouri • Best Western Hotels • Barr Mansion • The Club at Old Hawthorne • Aerotek • Ameristar Casino Resort
Signature Experience
Study Abroad
One of the many unique experiences available for hospitality management students is a signature study abroad program. Immerse yourself in Italian culture and study restaurant management through a program in Florence (with an optional internship), or take on a semester-long program in Spain.
Mizzou Student Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers Win Awards at AIFD National Symposium in Orlando, FL
The MU Student American Institute of Floral Designers (SAIFD) Chapter placed 2nd in the nation in the student competition during the American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium in Orlando, July 2-6.
Hospitality Management alumna provides unique real-world opportunity to current CAFNR students
Kelly Gillespie, B.S. ’23, Operations Director of Eclipse Catering and Events, supervised current hospitality management students as they executed a public event, “Murder at the Speakeasy,” for their senior capstone.
Let us show you the CAFNR Experience! Meet with our current faculty, staff and students who are ready to answer your questions. See classrooms and the beautiful Mizzou campus. Visit us and start your journey!
