Program Overview

Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership

The Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.

Degrees & Programs

The college offers the following degrees and programs:

• Undergraduate Programs
  • B.S. in Global Hospitality Leadership
  • B.S. in Global Hospitality Leadership (online)
  • Culinary Institute of America Experience
  • High School Summer Program
  • Honors Program
• Graduate Programs
  • B.S./M.S. Plan
  • Dual M.S./MBA
  • Executive Master of Hospitality Management (Online)
  • M.S. Global Hospitality Business
  • M.S. Hospitality Management
  • Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership (Online)
  • Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration
  • Certificate in Hospitality Decision Making Analytics
• Online Programs
  • B.S. in Global Hospitality Leadership
  • Executive Master of Hospitality Management
  • Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership
• Course Catalogs
  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
  • Doctorate
• Study Abroad
• Certifications and Continuing Education
  • Diageo Learning Skills for Life

Admissions

The admissions process for the college includes:

• Undergraduate Admissions
  • Application Process
  • Important Dates & Deadlines
  • Degree Requirements
• Graduate Admissions
  • Application Process
  • Important Dates & Deadlines
  • Doctorate Degree Requirements
  • Executive Master of Hospitality Management Requirements
  • M.S. in Global Hospitality Business Requirements
  • M.S. in Hospitality Management Requirements
• Financial Aid
• Tuition & Fees
• Scholarships
  • Industry Scholarships

Student Resources

The college offers a range of resources for students, including:

• Academic Advising
• Career Services
  • Job & Internship Search
  • For Employers
  • Career Fair
  • Placement Reports
  • University Career Services
• Student Spaces & Services
  • Eric's Club for Student Success
  • Massad Family Library & Research Center
  • The Planck Family Student Lobby
  • Printing Services
• Student Engagement
  • Student Organizations
  • Tradition List

Campus & Facilities

The college has a range of facilities, including:

• Experiential Classrooms
  • Active Learning Center
  • Hospitality Analytics & Innovation Lab
  • Spec's Beverage & Food Appreciation Laboratory
  • Sysco Student Kitchen
• Work Where You Learn
  • Cougar Grounds Coffeehouse
  • Hilton University of Houston On Campus Hotel
  • Eric's Restaurant
• Hospitality Industry Archives
• Directions
• Virtual Tour
• Hall of Honor

News & Events

The college hosts a range of events, including:

• Events Calendar
• Research & Insights
• Corks & Forks
• Gourmet Night

Alumni & Giving

The college has a range of initiatives for alumni and donors, including:

• Alumni Network & Board
• Notable Alumni - Eric's Club
  • Eric's Club Members
  • Eric's Club Member Events
• Legacy Donor
• Giving Opportunities

About

The college has a range of initiatives and programs, including:

• Our Mission
• Dean's Office & Leadership
  • Advisory Board
  • Leadership Board
  • Undergraduate Student Advisory Council
  • Dean's Reports
  • Strategic Plan
• Our Faculty
  • Faculty Directory
  • Faculty Accolades
• 50th Anniversary Book
  • Hilton College's Commemorative Book - "Celebrating 50 Reasons We Are Hospitality"

Culinary Institute of America Experience

The Culinary Institute of America Experience is a three-week concentrated culinary experience for Hilton College undergraduate students. The program is held in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York, and is only available to Hilton College students.

Program Details

The program includes:

• Gain invaluable industry experience working with chef instructors in the CIA's incomparable learning labs
• Stay in the dormitories overlooking the Hudson River on the strikingly beautiful Hyde Park campus
• Enjoy amazing meals in the renown CIA dining halls
• Earn six (6) elective credits toward your bachelor's degree upon completion of this program
• Spend your free time in NYC creating epic memories – just a two-hour train ride from the CIA campus

Prerequisite Courses

The prerequisite courses for the program are:

• Foodservice Management
• Safety, Sanitation in the Hospitality Industry

Program Cost

The cost per student is $3,000 and includes tuition, on-site room and board, knives and equipment. The CIA has waived the application fee. Airfare and ground transportation are not included.

Program Schedule

One summer session will be held each year, and only 18 spaces are available. The next session is slated for May 12 – 30, 2025.