BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree
BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree
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Begin your journey in hospitality and tourism by cultivating the skills necessary to make a lasting impact on global travel. The hospitality and tourism management online degree aims to help you gain a deep understanding of the industry by providing foundational business knowledge along with courses focusing on hospitality and tourism.
You will work to grow and deepen your skills in various areas, including:
Enjoy Flexibility When Earning Your Hospitality and Tourism Management Online Degree
The tourism and hospitality management degree is available in an online format, making it convenient for working individuals and those managing other commitments while pursuing their studies. The online courses are delivered by experienced faculty, helping to ensure that you can receive a quality education regardless of where you attend classes.
As a hospitality and tourism management graduate, you will be able to apply your new knowledge and skills in the industry to a variety of hospitality-related careers.
These include:
Food service manager
Entertainment and recreation manager (except gambling)
Lodging manager
Personal service manager
Embark on your journey in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Browse through some frequently asked questions and answers to learn more about the industry and earning your BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Hospitality and tourism management focuses on the services and operations within the hospitality and travel industries. It includes areas such as hotel management, event planning and customer service with a goal of providing an exceptional guest experience. A degree in this field can equip you with essential skills in marketing, finance and operations tailored to the unique demands of the industry.
This field can be worth it for someone whose personal and professional interests align with the career. The industry offers diverse career opportunities in different areas of hospitality and tourism, often including hotels, travel agencies and event planning. It can also be a very people-oriented career with opportunities worldwide. With the skills you can gain in this program, you can strive to position yourself for leadership roles and work to positively contribute to the field by making travel and leisure enjoyable for many.
While hospitality and tourism are related, they are two different fields. Hospitality focuses on enhancing the experience of the guest through optimizing services in settings like hotels, restaurants and event venues. Tourism is broader and covers the many aspects of planning and organizing trips, attractions and activities in a specific destination as it relates to offering unique insights and guidance to tourists. Hospitality can be seen as a branch of tourism.
Our Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management program is designed to prepare you to become a competitive, qualified candidate for positions in the hospitality and tourism industries. You will be taught to incorporate servant leadership, innovation and ethical decision-making into your work as you complete your core business courses. You will also have the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in many important areas of management, such as accounting, finance, marketing and human resources.
GCU has been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to receive a quality education that meets rigorous academic standards. Our accreditation reflects our commitment to excellence in higher education.
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
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Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).
Our degree in hospitality and tourism management offers a broad-based curriculum specific to the hospitality and tourism industry. This curriculum can help you feel prepared to deliver a quality, memorable experience to your guests, as well as manage a team equipped to do the same.
Some of these important topics include:
