Program Overview

Program Overview

The Aging Business Management program at Washington State University is designed to enhance the quality of life for residents over the age of 55, their families, and the people who serve them in independent, assisted living, or memory care communities.

Program Details

• The program is offered through the Carson College of Business, Department of Hospitality Business Management, and the Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living.
• Campuses:
  • Everett
  • Global Campus (Online)
  • Pullman
  • Tri-Cities
• Degree Types:
  • Bachelor's
  • Doctorate
  • Master's
  • Minor

Highlights

• Leadership positions and career advancement in a nearly recession-proof industry
• Purposeful work with a very rewarding work-life balance
• Industry-driven curriculum including business fundamentals, hospitality operations, and focused aging content
• Experiential learning and industry networking opportunities
• 1000 hours of paid industry experience built into degree requirements

Career Opportunities

With a degree in Aging Business Management, graduates can work in:

• Community operations and leadership
• Corporate, regional, national, and global positions
• Sales and marketing
• Technology
• Training and development
• Accounting, finance, and real estate development

Transfer Students

• WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start, and more.
• Transfer students are considered those who have received college credit post-high school.
• The Transfer Course Search Tool can be used to determine what courses are needed to take at the current institution to transition to WSU smoothly.

Scholarships

• Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs.
• Use the search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.
• Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid.

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

• Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with the WSU student job board, Handshake.
• Check with departments for internships specific to the major.
• Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center.

Degree Options

Bachelor's

Hospitality Business Management

• Pullman
• Tri-Cities
• Everett
• Global Campus (Online)

Master's

Executive Master of Business Administration

• Global Campus (Online)

Master of Business Administration

• Global Campus (Online)

Doctorate

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration: Hospitality and Tourism

• Pullman

Minor

Senior Living Management

• Pullman

Related Degrees & Majors

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Management
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing
• Finance
• Hospitality Business Management