Program Overview

Interdisciplinary Studies in Services Management, B.A.I.S.

College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

The interdisciplinary studies in services management degree is designed for nontraditional students who have an interest in career opportunities in sport, entertainment, hospitality, tourism or retail management.

Hybrid delivery mixes on-campus and online learning in a pathway for degree completion with a goal of creating an integrated, interdisciplinary, managerial-focused learning environment for analyzing and resolving issues in service-oriented fields such as retailing, sport management, the entertainment industry, hospitality and tourism.

Program Highlights

• Learning Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of a blend of campus-based or online learning throughout your degree program.
• Degree Completion: Complete your interdisciplinary studies degree by maximizing college credits previously earned.
• Academic Rigor: Earn a bachelor’s degree from the world-renowned College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.

What You’ll Study

The interdisciplinary studies in services management degree is designed for students with a variety of academic and work experience. Specialize your degree in areas of study including hospitality and tourism management, retail management and fashion merchandising, or sport and entertainment management.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

• Entrepreneurship: Identifying opportunities and creating and launching new ventures
• International and Domestic Business: Building relationships and conducting transactions across borders
• Leadership: Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential
• Management: Directing and overseeing the activities and resources to achieve specific goals
• Hospitality Management: Overseeing guest services, coordinating facility operations and implementing strategies for exceptional customer experiences
• Retail Management: Overseeing sales, inventory and customer service to ensure smooth and profitable functioning of a retail business

Using Your Degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

• Venue Manager
• Store Operations Specialist
• Fashion Merchandising Expert
• Ticket Salesperson
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Entrepreneur

Workplace Settings

• Hospitality
• Tourism
• Retail
• Fashion
• Events

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