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Where Hospitality Becomes a Career

Turn your talent for service into a career in hospitality and tourism.

Start Your Path to Sccess

The scenic Pocono Mountains are a destination for travelers from around the world and an ideal classroom for hospitality students at ESU. Coursework explores hospitality operations, marketing strategy, financial management, and guest experience. With deep connections to the region’s thriving tourism industry, ESU’s hospitality, restaurant management and tourism program prepares students for leadership roles in a global service industry.

Learned Skills

  • Develop expertise in staffing, payroll and human resource management.
  • Learn marketing strategies that attract and retain hospitality customers.
  • Study restaurant and food service operations.
  • Build skills in financial management and insurance planning.
  • Understand legal and ethical issues in the hospitality and tourism industries.

Internships & Training

  • Build your network through service learning and hands-on hospitality projects.
  • Complete internships with national hospitality and tourism brands.
  • Earn industry certifications that strengthen your professional credentials.
  • Gain experience with industry software and emerging technologies.

Career Opportunities

  • Lead hospitality operations as a general manager or managing director.
  • Oversee restaurants, resorts, hotels, and tourism destinations.
  • Specialize in areas such as event planning, food and beverage or HR management.
  • Help shape the future of hospitality through technology and innovation.

Now is the time, ESU is the place

Why ESU?

The Way of the Warrior

At ESU, students and faculty share a commitment to leadership, service and professional success.

ESU's Network

Build connections through alumni mentorship, industry partnerships and regional tourism organizations.

Live, Learn and Succeed Here

Study in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, surrounded by one of the region’s most active tourism destinations.

Encounter New Perspectives

Hospitality is a global industry. At ESU, you’ll learn alongside students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Important Dates

Applications Open June 1

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