Hospitality Business Management
Plan Your Hospitality Business Management Degree
Ready to align your academic goals with a professional future in global service and business leadership? Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business Management receive dedicated support to navigate degree benchmarks, industry work experience requirements, and global study abroad opportunities. Connect with an academic coordinator to build a strategic graduation plan, manage your course loads, and ensure you meet all major benchmarks efficiently.
About the Major
The hospitality industry is booming, with hundreds of thousands of lodging properties, restaurants, and managed service venues worldwide. The Carson College of Business prepares students to qualify for management positions across diverse hospitality segments.
The academic framework includes an international focus, featuring study abroad opportunities at our campus in Switzerland, as well as programs in Italy, Thailand, and other global destinations.
Industry Work Experience Requirements
To graduate, all students majoring in Hospitality Business Management must complete 1,000 hours of documented work experience in the hospitality industry. Work hours must meet the following criteria:
- Hours must be accumulated after high school graduation.
- All hours must be documented as paid employment.
- The employer’s primary source of revenue must derive from hospitality services.
- The student’s performance evaluation must reflect an average of 80 percent or higher across the standard rating criteria.
Learning Objectives
- Students receive specialized instruction in the operation of domestic and international hospitality-industry businesses. Key learning objectives include:
- Mastering the business fundamentals of operating hotels, restaurants, resorts, and tourist destinations.
- Applying strategic management practices to increase revenue, coordinate sales, and streamline facility operations.
- Evaluating business decisions from the perspective of multiple stakeholders to solve service issues.
Core Skills Acquired
- Applied Business Leadership: Practical expertise in operations management, revenue forecasting, professional sales, corporate service, and event planning.
- Strategic Problem Solving: The ability to analyze operational issues, identify service gaps, and implement effective corporate solutions.
- Cultural Competency: A comprehensive understanding of diverse global cultures and how they influence international business operations.
Career Fields
Graduates qualify for managerial positions and operational leadership roles within corporate organizations, entertainment services, and destination marketing organizations. Potential career fields include:
- International hotel and resort administration
- Restaurant and franchise management
- Convention center and sports facility management
- Casino and entertainment venue services
- Airline operations management
- Tourism attractions and destination marketing
- Corporate purchasing, marketing, sales, and human resources