Hospitality and Tourism Management Abroad

Program Suggestions

Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help hospitality and tourism management majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that HTM students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International Center is happy to help students find additional programs that meet thier degree requirements. 
Study Abroad participants can use their experiences to fufill issues, global perspectives, gen-eds, and electives as well as specific major requirements. 

Semester and Academic Year Programs

Location

Program, Host Institution, or University Name

Program Type

Notes

Courses

Australia

WorldStrides Griffith University

Provider

 

Pre-approved Courses

Australia

University Sunshine Coast (UniSC)

Exchange

Students are required to secure their own housing. UniSC does not provide support in this area.

Pre-approved Courses

Cyprus

The University of Nicosia (UNIC)

Provider

 

Pre-approved Courses

Italy

CIS Abroad Sant’Anna Institute

Provider

 

Pre-approved Courses

Italy

WorldStrides Florence University of the Arts (FUA) and Apicius International School of Hospitality

Provider

This program offers option internship and service learning opportunities.

Pre-approved Courses

Thailand

WorldStrides Mahidol University International College (MUIC)

Provider

 

Pre-approved Courses

Summer Programs

Location

Program, Host Institution, or University Name

Program Type

Notes

Courses

Italy

WorldStrides Florence University of the Arts (FUA) and Apicius International School of Hospitality
 

Provider

This program offers internship and  experiencial learning opportunities.

Pre-approved Courses

Italy

CIS Abroad Sant’Anna Institute

Provider

 

Pre-approved Courses

Greece

WorldStrides The American College of Greece

Provider

 

Pre-approved Courses

France

ESSCA: Bordeaux

Provider

Study luxury hospitality in this internationally acclaimed French city.

Available Courses

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

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Other Opportunities

Internships

Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in a hospitality & tourism management internship abroad. 

Internships Abroad

Internships

Academic Advice

  • The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
  • Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad
  • Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
  • HTM 495 cannot be taken abroad
  • Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page. 

Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.

Academic Advice

Scholarship Opportunities

Charles and Susan Baker-Clark Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Scholarship

Benjamin Mutnick Mettle Award for Hospitality and Tourism Management

Lois Searles Hospitality and Tourism Internship Award

Apply for these scholarships: myScholarships 

Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page.

Scholarships

"Study abroad opens the world to you. Imagine studying hospitality and tourism management in Cyprus, Bangkok, Florence or Sydney with students from around the world, visiting important tourist destinations or learning about different international cuisines. You will return with a set of experiences that will last you a lifetime. Open yourself to the world and the world will open itself to you."

- Charles A. Baker-Clark, Professor of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Department Contact

Kristen Jack

286 C  DeVos Center

[email protected]



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