Hotel & Lodging Management

First-class service and gracious hospitality only look easy. In reality, these skills require a great deal of dexterity, as well as diplomacy, creative problem-solving and the ability to delegate. Through the Hotel and Lodging Management bachelor’s degree program, you’ll acquire the depth of knowledge necessary for a successful career in the world of hotels, lodging and hospitality.

Our immersive approach blends classroom education with hands-on learning and related work experience. In addition to industry best practices and foundation skills, you will learn

• Technical and management skills
• Leadership, teamwork and communication strategies
• How to apply critical thinking, ethical standards and problem-solving techniques within a hotel and lodging setting

Core courses include Hotel Operations Management, Revenue Management, Customer/Guest Service Relations, Hospitality Strategic Marketing and Hotel Food and Beverage Controls & Management.

You can customize your degree further by selecting a concentration option specific to your area(s) of interest. These range from International Hospitality Operations Management to Casino and Gaming Operations; Adventure, Sport and Nature Based Tourism and Entertainment Management.

You’ll also participate in a unique hands-on rotational internship at one of our partner properties or at a JWU-owned facility.

In addition, you may opt for a second concentration, internship or a summer abroad program, which will introduce you to a global hospitality environment.

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