Program Overview

Introduction to the Hospitality Management Program

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management degree is designed to enhance and strengthen students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enabling them to address, meet, and adapt to the various needs of the hospitality industry in managerial positions.

Program Information

Degree

The degree offered is a B.S. in Hospitality Management.

Emphases

The program offers emphases in:

• Lodging
• Foodservice
• Event management

Required Credit Hours

The program requires 120 credit hours.

Program Type

The program is a major.

Program Location

The program is located in Oxford and is also available online.

School

The program is part of the School of Applied Sciences.

Duration

The program typically takes 4 years to complete.

Explore Everything a Degree in Hospitality Management Has to Offer

Hospitality Management isnt just a bachelors degree; students can also choose to pursue Hospitality Management as a minor.

Hospitality Management Minor

The Hospitality Management Minor provides students with practical and professional knowledge and understanding of the scope and impact of the hospitality industry, with a focus on management skills to prepare students for a career in the hospitality industry. Students pursuing a minor in hospitality management must complete 18 hours (6 courses), which can be completed online.

Accreditation

The Hospitality Management Program at the University of Mississippi is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA).

Find Courses in Hospitality Management

Some key classes in the Hospitality Management major include:

• NHM 211: Introduction to Culinary Science
• NHM 310: Hospitality Industry Accounting
• NHM 467: Hospitality Services Financial Management

Career Opportunities

The job market for Hospitality Management graduates is diverse, with median incomes ranging from $52K for Spa Managers to $174K for Chefs and Head Cooks. Potential jobs for graduates include:

• Restaurant Manager
• Sous Chef
• Sommelier
• Travel Agent
• Front Office Manager
• Director of Housekeeping
• Bridal Consultant
• Event Planner

Get Hands-on Industry Experience

Hospitality Majors gain practical experience through the accumulation of 600 industry hours, including a Pre-Internship requiring 200 industry hours during Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years, and a hospitality management internship (NHM 484) in the Senior year, completing a total of 400 hours in an enriching and rewarding facet of the industry.

Connect with a Hospitality Management Major

Students can connect with current Hospitality Management majors, such as Grace Garneau and Emma Delahoussaye, to learn more about their experiences in the program.

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