Most Recent Recognition Action Date:
2019
Decision:
Grant of Accreditation for seven years (2017 -2024). This action indicates that the Program has no significant deficiencies.
Profile of Accredited Program
Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Isenberg School of Management
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Flint Lab-90 Campus Center Way
Amherst, MA 01003
Degrees Awarded:
- BS Hospitality and Tourism Management
Program Student Profile
**Please note that the numbers for the Academic Year 2020 – 2021 are subject to change.
| Program Enrollment – Major | 3 Years Ago 2019 – 20 | 2 Years Ago 2020 – 21 | 1 Year Ago 2021 – 2022 |
| Number of Students | 287 | 302 | 300 |
| Number of Graduates1 | 112 | 105 | 95 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio2 | 23.4 | 25.16 | 27.2 |
| Retention Rate % – Freshmen to Sophomore (for all Programs) | 81% | 82% | 85% |
| % Students employed in the hospitality industry or a related field within 90 days after graduation3 | 92% | 74% | 92% |
| % Students continuing their education within 90 days after graduation4 | 4% | 5% | 3% |
| Total Professional Placement and Continuing Education Rate5 | 96 | 79 | 95 |
Instructions:
- List All grads (Aug., Dec., & May) should be considered in the academic year. For example, Aug.
2020, Dec. 2020, and May 2021 would be used as data for the 2020-2021 academic year. - Calculate by dividing total number of students in the major by total FTE (Full-time equivalent)
major faculty - Calculate by dividing the number of students employed in industry or related field by the total
students graduating in the major for that year. - Calculate by dividing the number of students continuing their education by the total students
graduating in the major for that year. - Sum number 3 and 4 above (should be equal to or less than 100 %)