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Hotel & Lodging Management (HLM)
Bachelor of Science The Hotel & Lodging Management Bachelor of Science degree focuses on current best practices for operational, strategic and staff management in lodging properties and companies. Lodging is defined as activities related to commercial, overnight accommodations of all types, including hotels, resorts and smaller lodging properties (e.g. boutique hotels, country inns, B&Bs, etc.).
The degree prepares graduates for employment in operational management or professional staff positions within commercial lodging companies of all types, as well as positioning them to move up to higher-level positions such as General Manager and various corporate staff positions. Possible career tracks might relate to front office management, housekeeping, food & beverage management and affiliated activities such as concierge, spa management, property sales and marketing, convention services, meeting and event planning, resort activities, revenue management, controller, development, regional management, etc.
Graduates are expected to be able to utilize their technical and management skills, as well as apply critical thinking skills, ethical standards and problem solving techniques, within a lodging organization.
The program allows students to select concentrations or co-ops that can lead to career growth within lodging companies or to enhance their initial and subsequent career opportunities. Students may concentrate in International Hospitality Operations Management, Resort Management, Sales, Meeting & Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Casino and Gaming Operations, Adventure, Sport and Nature Based Tourism, Food & Beverage Management, Cruise Management, Entertainment Management, or Beverage Management. A concentration is required for graduation.
Students may elect to use some of their hospitality elective credits for a second concentration, a co-op experience or a summer abroad program.
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