Hospitality Management B.S.
Study in Rhode Island, Hospitality Management B.S.
Degree: B.S.
Location(s): Rhode Island, North Carolina
Length: 3 or 4 years
Internship: 600 hours of Work Integrated Learning (3-year program); Required, 6 credits (4-year program)
Credits: 90 or 120
Your Dream Career Starts Here
At JWU Providence, you’ll explore a comprehensive major designed to nurture essential management and leadership skills while staying at the forefront of hospitality trends. Foundational courses such as Hospitality Strategic Marketing and Managing the Hotel Guest Experience set the stage, complemented by specializations in:
- Food and Beverage
- Hotel and Resort
- Sustainable Tourism
Whether you’re drawn to food and beverage, luxury hospitality or sustainable tourism practices, our program allows you to tailor your education to match your interests and career aspirations.
Spaces Built for the Real World
Our labs and classrooms are equipped with the technology and equipment you’ll be expected to know on the job.
Bigelow Beverage Lab
- Discover the world of beverages through tasting and experimentation in this cutting-edge facility. Students conduct tastings of beverages such as water, tea, coffee, beer, wine or spirits with the goal of learning the techniques of sensory perception, how to conduct professional flavor profiles and how to pair food with all types of beverages.
Bistro 61
- Advanced Food Service Operations Management, also known as FSM4061, is an upper-level capstone course that tests the food service management skills of senior-level students. Located in the Xavier Complex, Bistro 61 is set up like a working restaurant where student-led teams are responsible for designing and orchestrating the menu and guest experience.
Elevate the Experience: Boston Shadow Day
Each fall, hospitality students visit Boston, one of the country’s top travel destinations, to examine the multifaceted functions of a major hotel brand up-close. Students shadow industry professionals and gain insights into daily operations, preparing them to lead in the diverse and exciting field of hospitality.
Study Hospitality Management in Rhode Island
Faculty Contacts
Rhode Island
Jane Boyland, FMP, CHE
Associate Dean
401-598-4624
jane.boyland@jwu.edu
North Carolina
Sunil Atreya, CHE
Associate Professor and College Chair
980-598-1524
sunil.atreya@jwu.edu