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Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management
Our comprehensive Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management degree program will prepare you to work in the wide and growing field of hospitality, including Culinary Arts; Accounting; Business Management; Legal and Ethical Issues; Human Resources; Lodging; Management of Food Services; Management of Special Events; Industrial Psychology; and Management of Information Systems.
Built on a liberal arts foundation with a strong business curriculum, the BA in Hospitality Management program features exposure to culinary arts and hotel management with a curriculum that covers the major areas of the hospitality industry. Your senior seminar and capstone project gives you the opportunity to research specialty areas, including international tourism; gaming; sports hospitality; amusement parks; and ethnic/global hospitality. This degree prepares you to work closely, as well as independently, with staff, supervisors, businesses, and customers in diverse organizations around the world.
Empowered to Succeed
As a graduate of the BA in Hospitality Management program, you will be prepared to:
- Be competent business professionals in the hospitality industry and competitive in the job market, with special emphasis on multicultural understanding and practice in a global industry.
- Collaborate as well as lead, with many different types of people, solve problems quickly and concentrate on details, have initiative and self-discipline, effective communication skills, and the ability to organize and direct the work of others.
- Have comprehensive knowledge of lodging and food and beverage service operations, including customer service; reservations; purchasing and accounting systems; safety and security; design; event planning; maintenance and repair; personnel practices; and business ethics, legal requirements, management, and finance.
- Step into a position in the hospitality industry in management or operations or as a leader or owner for a lodging establishment; events and meeting management; restaurant; food service; sales; or related business field.
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BA in Hospitality Management Program FAQ:
Q: How long is the Hospitality Management Program?
A: This is a typical 4 year program, compiled of 120 total credit hours that can be taken at your leisure.
Q: Can I get my BA in Hospitality Management online?
A: Yes! The Hospitality Management Bachelor’s degree program is offered both online and in person. Our online model is a real-time livestream of the courses, so students have the flexibility to to learn completely online, in-person, or a combination of both.
Q: What is the career outlook for Hospitality Management Graduates?
A: The Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management will help you obtain an exciting career in the Hospitality Industry. If you are a student who has decided to pursue a career in Hospitality Management, our program will prepare you to acquire an entry-level position in a variety of customer service institutions, such as:
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Resorts
- Amusement Parksand many more.
If you are a student already working in a hospitality serving establishment, this degree will give you the opportunity and tools to succeed in the Hospitality Business. The Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management is a comprehensive program covering knowledge in the following areas:
- Culinary Arts
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Human Resources
- Lodging
- Management of Food Services
- Management of events
- Industrial Psychology
- Management of Information Systems