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Marketing, Hospitality, and Logistics Department
Learn how business connects with people
Some businesses succeed because they understand customers. Others stand out because they deliver exceptional experiences, build strong relationships or keep operations moving under pressure. That’s what connects the programs in the Marketing, Hospitality, and Logistics Department.
Some students are drawn to branding, promotion and digital strategy, while others thrive in sales environments, hospitality leadership or the challenge of managing global supply chains. What they share is learning how business reaches people and what it takes to deliver consistently in industries that rarely stand still.
Here, you’ll build those skills through applied learning, internships, competitions, travel opportunities and faculty mentorship grounded in real industry experience. You won’t just study these industries from the outside, you’ll step into them early.
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Experiences that connect you to industry
Our students learn in environments built around interaction, execution and real-world problem-solving.
Through internships, competitions, case studies, networking events and industry partnerships, you’ll build experience before graduation while strengthening the communication, adaptability and leadership skills employers look for.
Internships that move your career forward
Many MHL programs include internships that help students gain meaningful professional experience, build confidence and create industry connections before graduation.
Logistics Undergraduate Case Competition
Experience the fast pace of the logistics industry by solving real-world challenges, collaborating with teammates and presenting your ideas to professionals.
Global and industry-connected opportunities
Student organizations help students build leadership experience, compete nationally, connect with employers and expand their professional network long before graduation.
Preparation that stands out
MHL students prepare for careers built around communication, customer experience, operations and relationship management.
Our students and graduates have connected with organizations including Amazon, Dow, Ford, GM, Marriott, NASCAR, Stryker, Penske, Enterprise, Sherwin-Williams, Gordon Food Service and Rocket through internships, competitions, networking and professional experiences.
Along the way, they develop the ability to work with people, solve problems under pressure and adapt in industries where expectations move quickly.
13 years
ranked among the nation’s top collegiate sales programs by the Sales Education Foundation.
Only program in Michigan
requiring a marketing internship as part of the degree experience.
100%
of hospitality students receive job offers following their internships.
Find the path that fits you
Whether you're interested in marketing, sales, hospitality or logistics—or you aren’t quite sure yet—you'll find opportunities to explore your interests, gain experience and prepare for a career that fits your goals.
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