In the Vermont State B.S. in Resort and Hospitality Management program, you’ll gain the management and decision making skills you need to excel and make an impact in an exciting and fun field. And you’ll do it in a place of unforgettable natural beauty — Vermont. There’s no better place to dream big than Killington, the largest winter resort in the eastern U.S., and that’s where you’ll get valuable on-mountain experience.
A variety of hands-on opportunities will help prepare you to be a leader in resort management and hospitality management careers and to adapt to industry changes. Whether you choose to work on a mountain, in a valley, or somewhere else, you’ll start your career with a great network of connections to support you.
We understand that the cost and value of your education is important to you. That’s why we’re committed to being one of the most affordable colleges in Vermont and why more than 80% of our students receive aid. We're here to help you fit this program into your unique financial picture. Contact this program's Admissions Counselor any time to discuss what types of financial aid are right for you.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for Resort & Hospitality Management, B.S.
$10,344 Full Time Annual
$431 /credit
$20,688 Full Time Annual
$862 /credit
Total Mandatory Fees
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
Killington Trimester Fee
$4,299 Full Time Annual
$179 /credit
Housing and Food
Killington Campus Housing and Food
$18,114 Full Time Annual
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Introduction to Resort & Hospitality Operations
3 cr
RHM 1120
Advanced Spreadsheets in the Resort & Hospitality Industry
3 cr
RHM 1130
Data Management in the Resort & Hospitality Industry
3 cr
GED XXXX
Natural Science general education course
4 cr
Winter
RHM 1200
Resort Co-Op I
9 cr
Spring
ENG 1070
Effective Speaking
3 cr
RHM 1310
Financial and Budget Management in the Resort & Hospitality Industry
3 cr
RHM 1320
Human Resources Issues in the Resort & Hospitality Industry
3 cr
RHM 1330
Resort & Hospitality Marketing
3 cr
GED XXXX
Mathematics general education course
3 cr
Summer
RHM 2400
Resort Summer Co-Op
9 cr
Fall
CNX 2020
Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
3 cr
RHM 2110
Food and Beverage Operations
3 cr
RHM 2130
Retail Management & Consumer Behavior in the Resort & Hospitality Industry
3 cr
RHM 2330
Market Research in the Resort & Hospitality Industry
3 cr
GED XXXX
Arts and Aesthetics general education course
3 cr
GED XXXX
General education elective
3 cr
Winter
RHM 2200
Resort Co-Op II
9 cr
Spring
RHM 2120
Lodging Operations
3 cr
RHM 2310
Entrepreneurship in the Resort & Hospitality Industry
3 cr
RHM 2320
Resort and Hospitality Law
3 cr
RHM 2340
Professional Communication in the Resort & Hospitality Industry
3 cr
GED XXXX
Humanistic Perspective general education course
3 cr
Fall
CNX 3010
Culminating Connections Seminar 3
1 cr
RHM 3120
Resort & Hospitality Leadership
3 cr
GED XXXX
Social Science general education course
3 cr
GED XXXX
General education elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Spring
RHM 3110
Events Planning
3 cr
RHM 3310
Resort & Hospitality Strategy
3 cr
GED XXXX
General education elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Why Study Resort & Hospitality Management at Vermont State?
Accelerated Program: In our program, you’ll be on a fast track to graduate with a top-notch degree in three years, with a combination of classroom learning and real-world experiences, all at Killington resort. See the Resort & Hospitality Management academic calendar.
Hands-on Opportunities: You’ll build diverse management skills through at least three paid work experiences at Killington. Students who show potential in the classroom and in working at the resort could become supervisors at Killington while still in the management degree program.
Faculty Experts: You’ll learn from the best in the business: Vermont State faculty with experience in the industry and instructors in top management positions at Killington.
Free Ski Pass: As a Killington employee, you’ll get to practice what we teach, with ski and mountain bike passes and discounts on resort services.
What You’ll Learn
As a Resort and Hospitality Management student, you’ll be busy with your passion of the outdoors in the classroom and on the mountain:
Resort Operations: You’ll earn a paycheck and academic credits toward your degree through experiences in resort operations.
Diverse Classes: Our multidisciplinary degree offers courses on a wide range of issues in the resort and hospitality industry, including law, professional communication, retail management and consumer behavior, financial and budget management, and market research.
Lifelong Education: You’ll graduate with a strong sense of environmental responsibility and sustainability, and you’ll be open to the lifelong learning you’ll need for a successful career.
During the program, the wider community will be your classroom as a student who lives and learns at the Lodge at Killington. You’ll be immersed every day in the resort and hospitality industry. And you’ll make connections with industry leaders and develop a solid professional network starting in your first year.
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Sample Courses
Resort & Hospitality Leadership
Resort Co-op
Entrepreneurship in the Resort & Hospitality Industry
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