Program Overview

Introduction to the Hospitality Management Program

The Florida state university system's (SUS) only AACSB-accredited bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree program in hospitality management is offered at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is the premier and most rigorous of the accrediting agencies for business schools.

Program Overview

All hospitality students take the core business courses as do the majority of business majors across the College of Business (i.e., finance, management, marketing, accounting, etc.) yet, the hospitality students have the addition of a full complement of hospitality-specific coursework. By having a BBA degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management, students are well prepared to be future managerial and executive leaders in the hospitality industry with less of a "vocational" or "craft" training; instead, there is a stronger better focus on financial statements, industry quantitative indicators (i.e., STAR Report), accounting principles, human resources, revenue management, and strategic planning.

Degree Pathways

Additional degree pathways include:

• A Bachelor of Science (BS)
• A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in General Business (GNBU)
• A Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality & Tourism
• A Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) with a business concentration
• A Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) for those who have existing, extensive college-level coursework earned during their lifetime

Program Requirements

All Hospitality & Tourism Management majors are required to demonstrate completion of a minimum of 1000 hours of work experience in a hospitality-related position prior to graduation from FAU. Students earn these hours while simultaneously pursuing their BBA degree from FAU. Employers send job postings on a regular basis which is shared with the students. Our students work in varied and diverse positions including entry-level, supervisory, and managerial roles.

Curriculum and Faculty

Most every hospitality industry business segment is represented in the vibrant South Florida tourism community. With local, regional, and global industry representation, our curriculum is continually updated, revised, and refined to meet the needs for hospitality leaders of the 21st Century. Our course descriptions demonstrate the uniqueness and relevance of the structure, content, and related course materials. Further, all faculty members possess extensive industry experience and strong academic credentials to certify them according to the AACSB guidelines.

Course Descriptions and Industry Experience

The program's curriculum and industry experience requirements are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in hospitality management, preparing them for successful careers in the industry.