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A growing field. A passion for people. A degree that prepares you.
Our Hospitality Management Program is tailored to students who want to turn a love of working with people into the career path they’ve always dreamed of. As part of this focus on service in the hospitality industry, we offer the advantage of having one of the world’s premier hospitality corporations in the world – Starwood Hotels – help design our program.
A vibrant industry. A valuable degree. A bright future.
Courses like Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Business Law, Lodging Operations, Hotel Management, Special Events Planning and Human Resource Management will give you a solid foundation to begin a successful career in the growing hospitality industry. Your degree will give you vital perspectives on both general business as well as the hospitality industry.
Internships. Career services. Real opportunity the moment you graduate.
As part of helping you learn what it will take to manage in a world-class hotel, resort or spa, every hospitality management major will benefit from internships at two of the largest companies in the hospitality industry – Starwood Hotels and Walt Disney World.
Upon graduation, the Bay State Career Services Center will help you identify job opportunities. It’s a service you’ll be able to access for the life of your career.
If you’re serious about a career in Hospitality Management, get your career started now. Call 617.217.9000 to connect with an admissions counselor who can help you get started, and every step of the way.
Mission
Provide students with a strong foundation for professional careers in the hospitality and tourism industries. The curriculum is designed to provide a challenging and progressive course of study, which integrates the major functional areas of business with the technological and analytical skills required of travel and hospitality professionals. The program endeavors to foster close relationships with alumni, employers and members of the business community, providing access to the cutting edge of travel and hospitality management practices and education.
Learning Objectives
The Student will
- Develop and demonstrate his or her ability to communicate effectively with clients, guests, vendors and industry professionals through oral and written communication.
- Identify and demonstrate his or her awareness of the political, cultural, and physical geography throughout the world and to analyze and evaluate situations as they affect the world infrastructure.
- Explore and analyze ethical responsibility as it relates to the travel and hospitality industry and society as a whole.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills as they apply to the travel and hospitality field.
- Establish and demonstrate his or her working knowledge of the SABRE reservation system and of other business computer applications.
- Explore and evaluate the organizational structure and management of the hospitality and tourism related industry and apply skills used in the operation of airlines, cruise lines, hotels, rail services, rental car operators, travel agencies and tour operators.
- Research, plan and assess his or her preparedness to transfer to a baccalaureate program
| Curriculum | ||
| Program Requirements | Sem hrs/credits | |
| ACC100 | Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC110 | Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| HOM100 | Introduction to Hospitality | 3 |
| HOM101 | Hotel Operations | 3 |
| HOM203 | Food and Beverage Operations | 3 |
| HOM214 | Conference Meeting and Event Planning | 3 |
| HOM299S | Internship Seminar | 1 |
| HOM299 | Internship | 2 |
| MAN102 | Management | 3 |
| LAW239 | Hospitality and Business Law | 3 |
| MAN205 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MKT210 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ELEC | Electives/Internship | 3 |
| 36 credits | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| CIS102 | Computer and Information Literacy | 3 |
| COM101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ECO102 or ECO101 | Macroeconomics or Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG101 | English I | 3 |
| ENG102 | English II | 3 |
| MAT101 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PSY101 or SOC101 | Psychology or Sociology | 3 |
| WRI259 | Writing for Business | 3 |
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| 25 credits (Day Program) |
61 credit hours are required for graduation
