Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management Certification

Welcome to the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management where we prepare students for management positions in the rapidly growing hospitality and tourism industry. With an academic background tailored to meet industry needs, HRTM students leave campus ready to succeed in the world's greatest industry.

About Us

New Mexico State University offers the state's only certification HRTM. Founded in 1988, the program is now ranked among the top programs in the country. It is home to nearly 300 majors and a diverse student-centered faculty who personally advise students. Work experience and internships open the door for students to enter the work world before graduation. More than $45,000 in scholarships are available annually through the school. Students receive a hands-on restaurant management education in our state-of-the-art commercial food production and service lab. They also receive an interactive learning experience through our technology learning lab.

Requirements at a glance:

• 128 credit hours
• 48 hours at 300 level or above (for students entering the program beginning fall 2007)
• 54 hours at 300 level or above (for students that entered the program prior to fall 2007)
• 400 hours of practical work experience
• 400 hours of Internship (HRTM 408)

DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS (42 CR)

• HRTM 201 Introduction to Tourism (3)
• HRTM 221 Introduction to Hospitality Management (3)
• HRTM 263 Food Production and Service Fundamentals (3)
• HRTM 301 Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Marketing (3)
• HRTM 302 Hospitality Management Accounting (3)
• HRTM 304 Hospitality & Travel Law (3)
• HRTM 307 Professional Development (1)
• HRTM 311 Hospitality Leadership Management (3)
• HRTM 331 Hotel Operations I (3)
• HRTM 363 Quantity Food Production and Service (6)
• HRTM 408 Hospitality Internship (1)
• HRTM 409 Internship Seminar (1)
• HRTM 410 Hospitality Cost Control (3)
• HRTM 430 Hospitality Facilities Management (3)
• HRTM 434 Senior Capstone (3) (Complete during final semester.)

DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVES (Minimum 9 CR)

Choose one of the interest area recommendation groups as listed. All 300 level HRTM courses should be completed prior to enrolling in Departmental Electives.

• HOTEL MANAGEMENT
• HRTM 431 Hotel Operations II (3)
• HRTM 432 Hotel Revenue & Sales Management (3)
• HRTM 433 Training for Hospitality Operations (3)
• HRTM 404 Gaming Operations (3)
• HRTM 412 Beverage Management (3)
• HRTM 413 Restaurant Operations Management (4)
• HRTM 420 Club Management (3)
• HRTM 443 Meetings, Conventions & Special Events (3)
• RESTAURANT AND FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
• HRTM 412 Beverage Management (3)
• HRTM 413 Restaurant Operations Management (4)
• HRTM 414 International Food & Wine (3)
• HRTM 404 Gaming Operations (3)
• HRTM 423 Hosp. & Tourism Research and Applications (3)
• HRTM 433 Training for Hospitality Operations (3)
• HRTM 443 Meetings, Conventions & Special Events (3)
• OTHER HRTM ELECTIVES
• HRTM 310 Colloquium (1 - Repeat up to 2)