Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- On Campus
- Online
- Hybrid
Hospitality Management
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Hospitality Management is a rigorous program that covers all aspects of management in the hospitality industry. Graduates are prepared to enter a wide range of management positions in the lodging, food and beverage, event management, and tourism industries. The ACPHS-accredited program contains a comprehensive business management curriculum that is hospitality industry specific, with a strong emphasis on communication skills. Students are exposed to various sectors within the field through internships, theory, case studies, group projects, and a broad selection of electives that provide valuable insights into operations and often lead to clear career paths upon graduation. Graduates aspire to positions of progressive responsibility within leading properties or enter into graduate programs in the same field. The degree program offers two specializations that students may choose, one in Culinary Management and the other in Tourism and Destination Management.
Mission of the Program
The mission for the School of Hospitality Management and the Culinary Institute of New York is to prepare graduates that are hospitality operations-ready to make an impact in the industry. We are committed to delivering theoretical and hands-on, personalized education that quickly adapts to changing industry demands, which is necessary today, and promotes lifelong learning to ensure our graduates will excel and maximize their individual potential in a competitive global workforce.
The Curriculum
Pride. Passion. Professionalism. Those principles are the hallmarks of our program in hospitality management and the culinary arts, and your professors embody those ideals. Coursework includes essential classes in accounting, management and leadership, plus the option to specialize in either tourism management or culinary management.
- 120 credits
- Classes on campus, online, or a combination of both
- Nationally recognized, highly selective program
- Focus on Culinary Management or Tourism and Destination Management
- Excellent internship opportunities
My experience at Monroe prepared me for life as a chef. The school taught me the real deal, and never sugar coated.
Kareem David
BBA Hospitality Management, 2009
Executive Chef, Amazon New York
Customer Relationship Management for the Hospitality Industry
Arm yourself with the problem-solving and decision-making skills essential for hospitality management. With guest satisfaction, retention, and loyalty as the main goals, you will be challenged to develop an efficient and appropriate solution to workplace dilemmas.
Professional Opportunities
Students in the BBA program have the opportunity to use New York City's 700 hotels and 24,000 food establishments as their classrooms, with excellent internship opportunities at companies like Union Square Hospitality Group properties, Marriott Hotels, and a host of fine dining restaurants like Eleven Madison Park and Cafe Boulud.
Your Future Career
Opportunities open to students with a bachelor's degree in hospitality include:
- Conference Center Manager
- Banquet Manager
- Special Event Coordinator
- Concierge
- Destination and Travel Resort Manager
- Front Office Manager
- Director of Housekeeping Facilities
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Food and Beverage Manager
- Hotel Manager
- Timeshare Manager
Student Retention Data for the BBA in Hospitality Management
- FL20-FL21: 75%
- FL21-FL22: 74%
- FL22-FL23: 80%
Factsheet
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