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 |
| TRVL2010 | 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 | ||
| International Hotel Operations, Development and 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 | ||
| Tour Management Operations | ||
| 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 |
| LAW2005 | Hospitality Law | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Communicating | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Connecting | 6 | |
Two courses with the Connecting attribute (ECNG), one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level | ||
| Experiencing | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
Additional course with the Experiencing attribute (EEXP) in a different discipline | ||
| Measuring | 6 | |
| A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement) | ||
| Statistics I | ||
| Exploring | 3 | |
One course with the Exploring attribute (EEPL) | ||
| Interacting | 6 | |
| Foundations of Leadership Studies | ||
Additional course with the Interacting attribute (EINT) in a different discipline | ||
| A&S Electives | 6 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
Additional course with the Arts & Sciences elective attribute (EASC) | ||
| Free Electives # | ||
| 15 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120.0 | |
Credits †Food and Beverage Specialization | 15 | |
| FSM2055 | Beverage Appreciation | 3 |
| FSM2080 | Food Service Operations | 3 |
| FSM3060 | Front of the House Operations Management | 3 |
| FSM4061 | Advanced Food Service Operations Management | 3 |
| FSM4880 | Beverage Operations Management | 3 |
Credits †Hotels and Resorts Specialization | 15 | |
| HOSP3012 | Sustainable Hotel Support Operations | 3 |
| HOSP3077 | Revenue Management | 3 |
| HOSP3085 | International Hotel Operations, Development and Management | 3 |
| HOSP3440 | Resort, Vacation Ownership and Spa Management | 3 |
| HOSP4040 | Hotel Asset Management | 3 |
Credits †Sustainable Tourism Specialization (not offered at the Charlotte campus) | 15 | |
| TRVL2165 | Food Culture and Tourism | 3 |
| TRVL2801 | World Geography for Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
| TRVL3030 | International Policies of Tourism | 3 |
| TRVL3035 | Tour Management Operations | 3 |
| TRVL4011 | Destination Management Organization | 3 |
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 students who qualify for the J2 program, up to four graduate 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 courses.
Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000-level courses.
In collaboration with academic colleges Study Abroad offer several options, direct enroll with international universities, domestic and digital options meet with a Study Abroad Advisor to learn more about how your major, minor, free electives, experiential learning and transferable courses would benefit by a Study Abroad program. There are many options for students during a semester, spring and/or summer breaks. Faculty-led, exchange, and direct-enroll programs range in duration from one week to a full semester or full year. Financial aid may be applied, and some partners offer external scholarships. Visit the study abroad website for information, program descriptions and online applications. Where will you go? Wherever you decide, make the best of your educational journey!
Undergraduate
Johnson & Wales University holistically reviews all elements of a student’s application to identify those students most likely to succeed at the university.
For first-year applicants, a completed application and high school transcript(s) are required. For transfer applicants, a completed application and high school and/or college transcript(s) are required. Completion of optional materials is encouraged.
Successful candidates for first year admission have taken a high school, college preparatory academic program including English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign language. Admissions decisions may also consider individual experiences and particular circumstances unique to each student. Other considerations are made based upon recommendations, writing ability and extracurricular activities.
Visiting campus, both in‐person or virtually, and interacting with admissions staff are all valuable ways of assuring that JWU is the right university for you.
J2 Program
The JWU J2 program allows qualified students enrolled in a matriculating undergraduate program to take graduate level courses at JWU. Students interested in pursuing this option should meet with their academic advisor to discuss their interest, qualifications and plans. The undergraduate student may take up to four graduate courses (maximum 12 credits) and are limited to 6 credits a semester and 3 credits per session (Fall Session I and Fall Session II).
The completion of graduate credits to fulfill undergraduate program requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the graduate program after completion of the baccalaureate degree. Matriculating undergraduate students who wish to formally enroll in a graduate program must fulfill all requirements for entrance into the intended graduate program and complete a graduate program application.
Note: Not all graduate courses are included as part of this policy. Courses offered as part of the Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and doctoral courses are excluded from this policy and are restricted to program majors only. Additional courses and/or programs as determined by individual colleges may also have restricted access.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to enroll in graduate level courses (excludes: Masters of Arts in Teaching, Masters of Education, Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, doctoral courses and other programs as outlined by the colleges).
Undergraduate students must meet the following criteria:
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Completed and registered undergraduate credits at least 90 credits
- Meet the individual course prerequisites
Appeal to Eligibility Criteria: College dean or designee will receive a copy of the Petition Form, Student's GPS and email requesting appeal if the student requests to appeal the GPA or earned/registered credit criteria. College dean/designee will review and determine approval.
These courses carry graduate credit and will replace undergraduate degree requirements when applicable, traditionally free-electives (maximum of 12 credits). The course will be applied to the undergraduate degree in the order in which they are taken (if required) and will also be applied towards both the students undergraduate and graduate GPA.
Students should maintain enrollment in at least 12 credits of undergraduate coursework to maintain full-time status; graduate course enrollment is not calculated into undergraduate full-time status. For students already attending full-time as undergraduates (12 credits or more) and paying the full-time tuition, the graduate credits will be included in full-time tuition fee. Students attending part-time (11 credits or less) will pay the cost per-credit undergraduate tuition for the graduate course.
Course registration will be based on space availability and students enrolled in graduate level courses will be required to maintain good academic standing at the undergraduate and graduate level.