Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Learn fundamental and current principles of hospitality management taught by academic leaders in the field.
About this Program
The BS in Hospitality Management is designed to enhance and strengthen students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills so that they can address, meet, and adapt to the various needs of the hospitality industry in managerial positions.
Hospitality majors gain practical knowledge of the industry through diverse educational opportunities, including study abroad, educational field trips to surrounding businesses, and student internships.
Students pursuing a degree his hospitality will also have opportunites to operate Lenoir Dining, a student-run restaurant located in Lenoir Hall and get hands-on experience at the Inn at Ole Miss.
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Program Information
Program Type
Major
Area of Study
Health and Social Services
School
Duration
4 years
Degree
B.S. in Hospitality Management
Program Location
Emphases
Lodging;
Foodservice;
Event management
Required Credit Hours
120
Course Requirements
Hospitality majors pursuing a B.S. in Hospitality Management must take 21 hours of coursework in the following related subjects:
- Writ 250: Advanced Composition OR Writ 310: Writing in Professional Contexts
- Accy 201: Introduction to Acconting Principles I
- Econ 202: Principles of Microeconomics or Econ 203: Principles of Macroeconomics
- GB 350: Essentials of Marketing
- GB 370: Entrepreneurship and Management or Mgmt 391: Organizational Behavior
- Mgmt 383: Human Resource Management or NHM 466: Human Resource Development in Service
- Spch 102: Fundamentals of Public Speaking, Spch 105: Business and Professional Speech, or Bus 271: Business Communication.
Additional general elective hours may be needed to bring the total hours to 120.
Students must also complete 52 hours of professional coursework including:
- NHM 111: Servsafe
- NHM 211: Introduction to Culinary Science
- NHM 213: Introduction to Culinary Science Lab
- NHM 215: Introduction to Hospitality Management
- NHM 216: Foundations of the Event Industry
- NHM 261: Principles of Hotel Operations
- NHM 310: Hospitality Industry Accounting
- NHM 311: Nutrition
- NHM 360: Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry
- NHM 363: Foodservice Procurement
- NHM 376: Hospitality Information Technology
- NHM 462: Quantity Food Production and Service
- NHM 472:Quantity Food Production and Service Lab
- NHM 464: Marketing int he Hospitality Industry
- NHM 467: Hospitality Services Financial Management
- NHM 484: Internship in Hospitality
Students pursuing a minor in hospitality management must complete 18 hours (6 courses). This minor can be completed online.
The core course for the minor is NHM 215 - Introduction to Hospitality Management.
Students must choose five electives from the following courses:
- NHM 221: Introduction to Tourism and Travel
- NHM 261: Principles of Hotel Operations
- NHM 310: Hospitality Industry Accounting
- NHM 311: Nutrition
- NHM 360: Legal Issues in Hospitality Law
- NHM 371: Service Management
- NHM 376: Hospitality Information Technology
- NHM 381: Bar and Beverage Operations
- NHM 441: Food Systems Management and Leadership
What does Hospitality in Management look like in the job market?
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Get Hands-on Industry Experience
Freshman through Junior years
Hospitality Majors are involved in many areas of the industry during their time at UM. Much of this experience is gained through the accumulation of 600 industry hours.
The Program’s Pre-Internship requires 200 industry hours (total) during Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years. Students earn hours by assisting in departmental and campus-wide events, working in the local hospitality industry, and volunteering within the Lafayette-Oxford-University community. Hospitality Majors may also pursue opportunities in other locations like their hometown.
Senior Year
Once students complete the 200 required Pre-Internship hours and other course prerequisites, they can register and complete the hospitality management internship, NHM 484. Students enrolled in this coursework an average of 40 hours a week during Fall, Spring, or Full summer semester, completing a total of 400 hours in an enriching and rewarding facet of the industry.
Although hospitality majors find their own pre-internships and internships, it is recommended that you seek advice from your HM Faculty Mentor. HM Faculty Mentors are dedicated to assisting students find the perfect industry for their career after graduation.
What jobs can you get with a degree in Hospitality Management?
- Restaurant Manager
- Sous Chef
- Sommelier
- Travel Agent
- Front Office Manager
- Director of Housekeeping
- Bridal Consultant
- Event Planner
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