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Bachelor's Degree Specialization in Hospitality Management

A Hospitality Degree That's at Your Service

A hotel or hospitality management degree specialization can help you work to build the skills needed to be a part of the workforce that is meeting the demand for hospitality managers driven by business travel and tourism throughout the world.

Through our online Hospitality Management degree specialization, you’ll have the opportunity to explore day-to-day operational responsibilities and work to gain insight on how to effectively manage successful hospitality service providers. Explore the opportunities in this industry when you earn a Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Hospitality Management from DeVry University.

Get To Know Our Bachelor's Degree with a Specialization in Hospitality Management

Our Bachelor’s Degree with a Hospitality Management Specialization curriculum teaches you about the tools needed for meeting and event management, as well as how to manage event-planning departments in schools,  businesses and other organizations. Some common topics in this online hospitality degree program may include venue selection, staffing, sponsorships, finance and exhibit coordination. You’ll also have the chance to study the practices of new and established restaurants, as well as the fundamentals of food safety. Get an introduction to the processes of casinos and related properties, and prepare to oversee everyday operations of resorts, gaming venues and banquet facilities.

The Hospitality Management Specialization can be earned as a part of the following bachelor's degrees in business:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Management

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Management

Classes Start Every 8 Weeks

Earn your  Bachelor's Degree in Business with Hospitality Management Specialization in as little as 2 years + 8 months* — or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.

*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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  • 01 Knowledge & Skills
  • 02 Career
  • 03 Program Courses
  • 04 FAQs
  • 05 Catalog Download
Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

Our Hospitality Management Specialization covers the following:

  • Administration and Management
    Understand the fundamental management theories that drive organizations and programs forward. Develop skills in leadership, planning, project management and resource management.
  • Foundations of Hotel Management
    Understand lodging industry management, economics and measurement, including reservation systems, staffing, security and maintenance.
  • Meetings and Events Management
    Learn about sponsorship, venues, staffing, finance, exhibit coordination, contracted services, legal implications, marketing and convention bureaus.
  • Restaurant Management
    Explore service, customer relations, mission, marketing strategy and menu creation, as well as financial management and business operations for both new and established restaurants.
  • Tourism Management
    Examine the social and behavioral aspects of tourism and the structure and function of major tourism delivery systems. Analyze supply and demand for facilities, forecast demand for products and services, and explore approaches to revenue and yield management.
  • Customer and Personal Service
    Demonstrate the principles and processes of personal service, including conducting customer needs assessments, meeting quality standards for services and evaluating customer satisfaction.
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
    Understand the fundamental aspects of food safety, sanitation and food service operations.

Accreditation and Recognition Matter

DeVry is proud to be accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org.

Our Bachelor’s Degree with a Hospitality Management Specialization is accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.

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Career

Career Opportunities in Hospitality Management

Graduates of our Hospitality Management Specialization may consider careers such as:

  • Casino Operations Manager †

  • Event Planner

  • Operations Manager

  • Meeting and Convention Planner

  • Tourism Operations Manager

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Careers in Hospitality Management

†Applicants for jobs in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks and drug and/or alcohol testing.

 

Program Courses

Option 1: Business Administration

Program-Specific Courses
Hospitality Management
HOSP310
Introduction to Hospitality Management
HOSP320
Foundations of Hotel Management
HOSP330
Meetings and Event Management
HOSP410
Restaurant Management
HOSP420
Food Safety and Sanitation
HOSP440
Casino Management
HOSP450
Tourism Management
Core Degree Courses
Business Core
BIS155
Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab
BUSN115
Introduction to Business and Technology
BUSN319
Marketing
COMP100
Computer Applications for Business (with lab)
MGMT303
Principles of Management


+ Choose one below:

ACCT207
Fundamentals of Accounting
ACCT212^
Financial Accounting

^All students pursuing ACCT or FIN specializations must take ACCT212

Finance and Management
ACCT360
Managerial Accounting
BIAM110
Introduction to Business Analytics
BUSN379
Finance
ECON312
Principles of Economics


+ Choose one below¥:

MGMT404
Project Management
PROJ404
Project Management for the Profession

¥All students pursuing the PROJ concentration must take PROJ404. 

Senior Project
BUSN460
Senior Project
Electives


+ Choose two below:

BUSN350
Business Analysis
CEIS110
Introduction to Programming
BUSN379
Leadership and Facilitating Change
LEAD200
Communication for a Diverse Workplace
MGMT408
Management of Technology Resources


+ Choose one below:

BUSN278
Budgeting and Forecasting
LEAD335
Cross-Cultural Leadership
SEC310
Principles and Theory of Security Management
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
ENGL1122
Composition
ENGL135
Advanced Composition
ENGL216
Technical Writing


+ Choose one below:

SPCH275
Public Speaking
SPCH276
Intercultural Communication
Humanities3
LAS432
Technology, Society and Culture


+ Choose one below:

ETHC334
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
ETHC445
Principles of Ethics


+ Choose one below:

HUMN303
Introduction to the Humanities
HUMN304
Multi-Ethnic Humanities
Social Sciences
LAWS3105
The Legal Environment
SOCS185
Culture and Society


+ Choose one below:

SOCS325
Environmental Sociology
SOCS350
Cultural Diversity in the Professions
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
MATH114
Algebra for College Students
SCI2286
Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab


+ Choose one below:

MATH200
Quantitative Reasoning
MATH221^
Statistics For Decision-Making

^Students selecting the Business Intelligence and Analytics Management major/concentration must take MATH221.

Personal and Professional Development
CARD405
Career Development
COLL148
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Program Courses

Option 2: Management

Program-Specific Courses
Hospitality Management
HOSP310
Introduction to Hospitality Management
HOSP320
Foundations of Hotel Management
HOSP330
Meetings and Event Management
HOSP410
Restaurant Management
HOSP420
Food Safety and Sanitation
HOSP440
Casino Management
HOSP450
Tourism Management
Core Degree Courses
Business Core
BIS155
Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab
BUSN115
Introduction to Business and Technology
BUSN319
Marketing
COMP100
Computer Applications for Business (with lab)
MGMT303
Principles of Management


+ Choose one below:

ACCT207
Fundamentals of Accounting
ACCT212
Financial Accounting
Management and Leadership
BIAM110
Introduction to Business Analytics
LEAD335
Cross-Cultural Leadership
BUSN278
Budgeting and Forecasting
BUSN369
International Business
MGMT410
Human Resource Management


+ Choose one below:

MGMT404
Project Management
PROJ404
Project Management for the Profession
Senior Project
BUSN460
Senior Project
Analytics
ACCT346
Managerial Accounting
BIAM300
Managerial Applications of Business Analytics
BUSN379
Finance
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
ENGL112
Composition
ENGL135
Advanced Composition
Humanities3
LAS432
Technology, Society and Culture


+ Choose one below:

ETHC334
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
ETHC445
Principles of Ethics
Social Sciences
ECON312
Principles of Economics
SOCS1857
Culture and Society
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
MATH114
Algebra for College Students
SCI2285
Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab


+ Choose one below:

MATH200
Quantitative Reasoning
MATH221
Statistics For Decision-Making
Additional General Education Selection


+ Choose one below:

SPCH275
Public Speaking
SPCH276
Intercultural Communication
Personal & Professional Development
CARD405
Career Development
COLL148
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Program Courses

Option 3: Technical Management

Program-Specific Courses
Hospitality Management
HOSP310
Introduction to Hospitality Management
HOSP320
Foundations of Hotel Management
HOSP330
Meetings and Event Management
HOSP410
Restaurant Management
HOSP420
Food Safety and Sanitation
HOSP440
Casino Management
HOSP450
Tourism Management
Core Degree Courses
Business Core1
BIS155
Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab
BUSN319
Marketing
BUSN115
Introduction to Business and Technology
COMP100
Computer Applications for Business (with lab)
MGMT303
Principles of Management


+ Choose one below:

ACCT207
Fundamentals of Accounting
ACCT212
Financial Accounting
Management and Technology


+ Choose one below:

BIS245
Database Essentials for Business with Lab
SEC310
Principles and Theory of Security Management


+ Choose one below:

MGMT404
Project Management
PROJ404
Project Management for the Profession
Senior Project
BUSN460
Senior Project
Electives9


+ Choose two below:

ACCT360
Managerial Accounting
BIAM110
Project Management for the Profession
BUSN379
Finance
LEAD150
Leadership and Facilitating Change
LEAD200
Communication for a Diverse Workplace
MGMT408
Management of Technology Resources


+ Choose five below:

BUSN278
Budgeting and Forecasting
BUSN369
International Business
BUSN412
Business Policy
GSCM206
Managing Across the Supply Chain
LEAD335
Cross-Cultural Leadership
MGMT410
Human Resource Management
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
ENGL1122
Composition
ENGL135
Advanced Composition
Humanities3
LAS432
Technology, Society and Culture


+ Choose one below:

ETHC334
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
ETHC445
Principles of Ethics
Social Sciences
ECON312
Principles of Economics
SOCS1857
Culture and Society
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
MATH114
Algebra for College Students
SCI2285
Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab


+ Choose one below:

MATH200
Quantitative Reasoning
MATH221
Statistics for Decision-Making
Additional General Education Selection


+ Choose one below:

SPCH275
Public Speaking
SPCH276
Intercultural Communication
Personal and Professional Development
CARD405
Career Development
COLL148
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

FAQs: Hospitality Management Degree Specialization

How is a hospitality management degree different from a business management degree?

A hospitality management degree and a business management degree share many similarities, such as a focus on people management, but they are distinct from one another in several ways. Hospitality management programs, like the Hospitality Management degree specialization at DeVry, tend to cover several niche topics such as event planning and management, customer service skills and restaurant management. Our Hospitality Management degree specialization can be earned within the following bachelor's degree programs:

Can I earn a hospitality management degree online?

At DeVry, we offer our Hospitality Management Bachelor's Degree Specialization online. Online classes can be an excellent solution for people who have commitments that make it difficult to attend in-person courses. 

Is hospitality management a good career option?

A career in hospitality management can be an excellent choice for people who enjoy directly interacting with customers to provide them with the best experience possible. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for lodging managers specifically is expected to grow on a national level by 9% within the United States between 2020 and 2030, which is in line with the average growth rate for U.S. industries.10

Is a bachelor's degree specialization different from a bachelor's degree?

While you might often see bachelor’s degrees and bachelor’s degree specializations together they’re not exactly the same thing. A bachelor’s degree is the primary focus of your degree, while a specialization helps you hone and focus your studies within that degree toward a specific niche.

At DeVry, for example, you might be enrolled in our Business Administration, Management or Technical Management bachelor’s degrees and learn skills such as problem-solving and how to lead and manage groups of people, but adding on our Specialization in Hospitality Management gives you the opportunity to learn more focused, hospitality industry-specific skills such as meeting and event planning or hotel management, that you wouldn’t learn without the specialization.

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Business Administration: Hospitality Management
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*Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
1Students enrolled at a New Jersey location must also take the following to fulfill this requirement: BUSN369; BUSN412; GSCM206; MGMT408
2Students enrolled at a New Jersey location take ENGL108 in lieu of this course.
3Students enrolled at a Pennsylvania location must take HUMN451 as part of this requirement.
4Certain students enrolled as online students are assigned PSYC307 in lieu of this requirement.
5Students enrolled at a Nevada location must take POLI332 in lieu of this requirement.
6Students enrolled at a New Jersey location may take PHYS204or SCI200 to fulfill this requirement.
7Students enrolled at a Nevada location must take POLI332 as part of this requirement or the General Education Option.
8Ohio residents enrolled as online students, and students enrolled at an Ohio location, must take an additional natural sciences course from those with prefixes BIOS, PHYS, or SCI as part of this requirement.
9Students enrolled at a New Jersey location must take 55 semester-credit hours of general education coursework. Fifteen semester-credit hours of general education coursework may be applied to the Electives course area.
10Growth projected on a national level. Local growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/lodging-managers.htm

All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.

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