BA/BS in Hospitality Administration/Management

This undergraduate degree prepares students for management work in one of the world's biggest economic sectors. It pairs a liberal arts foundation with business classes written for the industry. Students gain depth in finance for the hospitality sector, selling and promotion, pricing of room inventory, planning of events, building up destinations, and running kitchens and bars. They learn how new hotel and resort concepts are shaped, how destinations are promoted, and how tourism and convention bureaus are run. The program uses its New York City setting as a teaching resource. Site visits, industry events, and visiting speakers bring professionals into the learning experience. Internships add practical experience and are meant to help graduates stand out as capable, employable professionals. Applicants apply through the university's Office of Undergraduate Admissions, which handles the process for every undergraduate program at the institution.