Director's Welcome
Welcome to the School of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management (HSTM)!
"Educate the mind to think, the heart to feel, and the body to act." This philosophy is the cornerstone of TROY's approach to education, where we are dedicated to nurturing highly skilled professionals and compassionate and thoughtful leaders. We believe in inspiring our HSTM students to make a positive impact in their chosen fields. Also, aligned with the Sorrell College of Business GEEKS principles - Global, Engaged, Ethical, Knowledgeable, and Successful - the HSTM faculty is committed to shaping students who are deeply engaged with the world, ethically driven, and prepared for success. We recognize and embrace the fact that the hospitality, sport, and tourism industries are dynamic and globally interconnected. Our programs are crafted to address these evolving challenges, ensuring their relevance and adaptability.
Our mission at the School of HSTM is to equip undergraduate and graduate students to become future leaders and scholars in Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management. We achieve this by offering exceptional integrative and experiential academic preparation in a collaborative environment, conducting impactful research that influences the Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism industries at local, national, and global levels, and providing professional and community service. Our commitment to your success and our industry impact is unwavering.
As part of the Sorrell College of Business, which holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the School of HSTM offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree options, available in both traditional and fully online formats as follows:
- B.S. in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management (available online and in traditional formats)
- B.S. in Sport Management, accredited by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) (available online and in traditional formats)
- M.S. in Sport Management, accredited by COSMA (available online and in traditional formats)
- Ph.D. in Sport Management, accredited by COSMA (available online and hybrid formats)
The School of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management is enthusiastic about the future of our programs. We are committed to continuously challenging ourselves and adapting to the changes in higher education and the industries we serve. Our primary focus remains on our students, and we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Go Trojans!
Sincerely yours,
Win Koo, Ed.D.
Director & Professor