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Degree Overview: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Hotel Management

Majors Overview March 21, 2014

Hotel managers usually find employment in resorts, motels, conference centers, and a variety of hotels. Schools that offer bachelor’s degree programs in Hotel Management may be affiliated with hotels that allow students to gain work experience. Programs may also offer travel/tourism courses for those interested in expanding their education.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Programs in Hotel Management

Students enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs in Hotel Management are taught not only about management, but also about the sales and marketing aspects of hotels. The focus of coursework could be broadened to include casino operations, cruise ship operations and culinary arts.

First-hand experience can be gained by students through participation in internships or by visiting hotels. It is possible to complete these programs within four years. In some programs, students who already hold associate degrees in the relevant area are allowed to enroll in these programs and depending on their previous experience, allowed to graduate within two years.

Admission criteria typically require incoming students to hold a GED certificate or high school diploma.

Coursework

Enrolled students may be offered hands-on learning, helped to develop problem-solving skills, and taught some technical aspects of hotel management. Program coursework may also include topic areas such as:

•Cost control
•Hospitality
•Information technology in business
•Accounting
•Negotiations
•Customer service management
•International policies
•Food & beverage
•Human resources

Job and Wage Outlook

A lower-than-average job rate of 1% has been predicted for lodging managers over the 2012-2022 decade (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)). The low growth projection is based on the assumption that fewer services are being offered by new hotels; also, some hotel chains rely on a single manager overseeing many properties within the area. In 2012, lodging managers took home an average annual wage of $46,810 (BLS).

Continuing Education Choices

Holders of bachelor’s degrees in Hotel Management may pursue continued education by earning a master’s degree in Hospitality Management. They can complete these programs within a year and thereafter pursue entry-level careers as developers, consultants, restaurateurs, and entrepreneurs. The focus of master’s degree courses could be on event management, technology and the global economy. Graduate certificates in Hospitality Management are also offered by some schools.

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