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.
Availability
What You'll Learn
Our Hospitality Management Specialization covers the following:
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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.
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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 Matters
Accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Hospitality Management Specialization may consider careers such as:
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Casino Operations Manager
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Event Planner
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Operations Manager
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Meeting and Convention Planner
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Tourism Operations Manager
Learn more about Careers in Hospitality Management
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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.
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 Core1
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting |
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
| BUSN319 | Marketing |
| COMP100 | Computer applications for business (with lab) |
| MGMT303 | Principals of management |
Finance and Management
| ACCT360 | Managerial Accounting |
| BIAM110 | Introduction to Business Analytics |
| BUSN379 | Finance |
| ECON312 | Principals of economics |
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
Senior Projects
| BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Electives
Two of:
| BUSN350 | Business Analysis |
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
| MGMT408 | Management of Technology Resources |
One of:
| BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
| ENGL1122 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Humanities3
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
One of:
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities |
| HUMN304 | Multi-Ethnic Humanities |
Social Sciences
| LAWS3105 | The Legal Environment |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
One of:
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology |
| SOCS350 | Cultural Diversity in the Professions |
Mathematics & Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI2286 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Personal & Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
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
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting |
| 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 |
Management and Technology
| BIAM110 | Introduction to Business Analytics |
| BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
| BUSN369 | International Business |
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
| MGMT410 | Human Resource Management |
Senior Projects
| 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 |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS1857 | Culture and Society |
Mathematics & Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI2283 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Additional General Education Selection
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Personal & Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
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 Core
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting |
| 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 |
Management and Technology
| BIS245 | Database Essentials for Business with Lab |
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
Senior Projects
| BUSN460 | Senior Project |
Electives9
Two of:
| ACCT360 | Managerial Accounting |
| BIAM110 | Introduction to Business Analytics |
| BUSN379 | Finance |
| MGMT408 | Management of Technology Resources |
Five of:
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting |
| BUSN369 | International Business |
| BUSN412 | Business Policy |
| GSCM206 | Managing Across the Supply Chain |
| MGMT410 | Human Resource Management |
| SEC310 | Principles and Theory of Security Management |
General Degree Courses
Communication Skills
| ENGL1122 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
Humanities3
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS1857 | Culture and Society |
Mathematics & Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI2286 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Additional General Education Selection
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Personal & 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?
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Business Administration: Hospitality Management
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Technical Management: Hospitality Management
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* Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. This accreditation applies to the Bachelor's of Business Administration and the Bachelor's of Technical Management.
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.
