Hospitality Management - B.S.
The Hospitality Management bachelor's degree program prepares students for rewarding careers in the exciting world of hospitality. Students learn to lead teams in creating unique experiences and memorable moments for people, while contributing to the positive effect of hospitality and tourism on communities and our world. The program includes a strong foundation in business and features courses in hotels and resorts, food and beverage, and sustainable tourism.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Use the major concepts, skills and values of the hospitality industry to address industry problems within diverse hospitality operations.
- Communicate effectively to diverse stakeholders in the hospitality industry.
- Use decision support tools to resolve guest service issues and facilitate organizational process changes.
- Apply financial reasoning and performance analysis to optimize performance within hospitality operations.
Applied and experiential opportunities, such as internships and study abroad, open the world to students. The program’s major electives allow students the flexibility to customize their degree, by exploring a variety of industries within hospitality or specializing in their area of passion.
Upon completion of the Food and Beverage specialization, graduates are expected to:
- Apply food and beverage management concepts, skills and values to current industry challenges.
Upon completion of the Hotels and Resorts specialization, graduates are expected to:
- Recommend sustainable strategies and tactics to achieve operational efficiencies and financial goals.
Upon completion of the Sustainable Tourism specialization (offered at the Providence and Online campuses), graduates are expected to:
- Apply the pillars of cultural preservation, long-term economic viability, and environmental conservation to sustainable tourism development through business decision-making, strategic plans and communication.
Hospitality Management
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
Credits Major Courses | ||
| COHM2010 | Technology in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| COHM4050 | Strategy and Improvement in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| FSM2033 | Food Service in Hospitality and Tourism | 3 |
| HOSP1001 | Orientation to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOSP1015 | Managing the Hotel Guest Experience | 3 |
| HOSP2011 | Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management | 3 |
| or EVNT2020 | The Business of Event Management | |
| HOSP2040 | Human Resources Management in Service Organizations | 3 |
| HOSP3053 | Hospitality Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| TRVL3010 | Dynamics of Tourism and Sustainability | 3 |
| Major Electives/Specialization | ||
| Choose 21 credits from the following courses (at least one course at the 4000 level and two courses at 3000 level or higher) or a specialization listed below† and 6 credits of major electives: | 21 | |
| The Business of Event Management | ||
or HOSP2011 | Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management | |
| Beverage Appreciation | ||
| Food Service Operations | ||
| Front of the House Operations Management | ||
| Catering: Sales and Operations Management | ||
| Advanced Food Service Operations Management | ||
| Beverage Operations Management | ||
| The Gaming Industry | ||
| Exploring the Private Club Industry | ||
| Sustainable Hotel Support Operations | ||
| Revenue Management | ||
| Resort, Vacation Ownership and Spa Management | ||
| Hotel Asset Management | ||
| Hospitality Operations Analysis | ||
| Negotiations and Agreements in Hospitality, Sports, Entertainment and Event Management | ||
| Food Culture and Tourism | ||
| World Geography for Tourism and Hospitality | ||
| International Policies of Tourism | ||
| Tourism Economics | ||
| Destination Management Organization | ||
| Applied/Experiential Learning | ||
| Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| College of Hospitality Management Internship Ic | ||
| Directed Experiential Education D | ||
Study Abroad Sa | ||
| Related Professional Studies | ||
| ACCT2150 | Accounting for Hospitality Service Organizations | 3 |
| ACCT3150 | Financial Management for Hospitality Service Organizations | 3 |
| CAR0010 | Career Management | 1 |
| FYS1020 | First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| LAW2005 | Hospitality Law | 3 |
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Communications Foundations Courses | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Integrative Learning | 6 | |
Two ILS courses, one at the 2000 level, and one at the 4000 level | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
One course from ART, HIST, HUM, LIT or REL | ||
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement) | ||
| Statistics I | ||
| Science | 3 | |
| One course from BIO, CHM, PHY or SCI | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Foundations of Leadership Studies | ||
One course from ANTH, ECON, GEND, PSCI, PSYC, RES or SOC | ||
| A&S Electives | 6 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
One course with an EASC attribute | ||
| Free Electives # | ||
| 15 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 122.0 | |
Credits †Food and Beverage Specialization | 15 | |
| Beverage Appreciation | ||
| Food Service Operations | ||
| Front of the House Operations Management | ||
| Advanced Food Service Operations Management | ||
or FSM4081 | Advanced Food & Beverage Operations and Planning | |
| Beverage Operations Management | ||
Credits †Hotels and Resorts Specialization | 15 | |
| Sustainable Hotel Support Operations | ||
| International Hotel Operations, Development and Management | ||
or HOSP3087 | International Hotel Development | |
| Revenue Management | ||
| Resort, Vacation Ownership and Spa Management | ||
| Hotel Asset Management | ||
Credits †Sustainable Tourism Specialization | 15 | |
| Food Culture and Tourism | ||
| World Geography for Tourism and Hospitality | ||
| International Policies of Tourism | ||
| Tour Management Operations | ||
| Destination Management Organization | ||
IcTypically, internships require a minimum of six credits. Students interested in a 9 or 12-credit internship can apply additional experiential learning and free elective credits, if available. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty advisor before scheduling internship and free elective credits.
D Directed Experiential Education (DEE) opportunities are based on project availability with community partners and student eligibility. For more information, visit Experiential Education & Career Services (EE&CS).
SaTo be eligible to count toward Applied/ Experiential Learning, a Study Abroad offering must meet certain requirements. Contact JWU Global to discuss eligible Study Abroad options for this degree program.
# In addition to classes, free elective credits may be applied to a number of options such as internship, study abroad, Directed Experiential Education courses and courses in a specialization or minor as relevant. For Accelerated Master's program students, up to three graduate-level courses may apply. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
NOTE: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math course(s).
Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000-level courses
In collaboration with academic colleges across all JWU campuses, JWU Global Study Abroad programs offer a variety of international options for major, minor, arts and sciences, and elective credit at many affordable price points for students during the academic year, break periods, and summer. Faculty-led, exchange, affiliate, and direct-enroll programs range in duration from one week to a full semester or full year. Financial aid may be applied and scholarships are available. Visit the study abroad website for information, program descriptions and online applications. Where will you go?