The business administration hospitality management major at UNH prepares you to create unforgettable experiences in the world's largest industry. Whether you aspire to manage your own business or lead operations for a luxury hotel brand, this is your program.
Here, you'll learn how to make guests feel special – and about all the behind-the-scenes operations that make it happen. If event design and management is you thing, we've got that. Finance and real estate development...we've got that too.
UNH has one of the oldest and most well-known hospitality programs in the country, with an alumni network ready to help you grow as a professional and land a job. Want to work local or dream of seeing the world? The hospitality option is your key to a rewarding and well-paying career.
What is hospitality management?
Hospitality management focuses on managing areas of business that offer accommodation, dining, entertainment, events, and leisure activities. This includes everything from the largest hotel or casino to the smallest cafe. Hospitality managers oversee various aspects including staff coordination, food and beverage service management, event planning and design, and real estate development. Across all these professions the primary goal of hospitality management remains the same: to ensure every guest has a flawless and memorable experience.
Why study hospitality management at UNH?
In the business administration hospitality management major at UNH you’ll get a strong foundation in business and economics along with in-demand industry specific knowledge and experience. Learn about the various areas of the industry and pair up hospitality management with one of our other options to build your own custom skill set for whatever career path you are eyeing. As the nation’s second oldest hospitality program, we offer links to esteemed industry leaders and alumni who you can connect with through our one-on-one mentorship program and exclusive leadership opportunities. If you are from Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, or Vermont you are eligible for tuition reduction under the New England Regional Student Program.
Potential Careers
- Convention services management
- Event management
- Food and beverage management
- Hospitality corporate finance
- Hospitality real estate development
- Hotel and resort operations management
- Management in travel or tourism
- Small business owner
- Social media management
- Revenue and pricing management
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Curriculum & Requirements
The Hospitality Management option in the BS in Business Administration is a specialized program that blends fundamental business principles with a focus on the hospitality industry. Students will be equipped with knowledge and skills essential for managing various facets of hospitality operations, including hotels, restaurants, resorts, and event planning. The required business core courses provide a solid and rigorous foundations in areas like finance, marketing, human resources management, and strategic planning; while the hospitality management specific courses explore industry specific issues, trends, and best practices. The goal is to prepare graduates for leadership roles within the hospitality sector, where they can oversee operations, develop strategies to enhance guest experiences, and drive business growth.
Sample Degree Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ADMN 400 or ADMN 410 | Introduction to Business or Management Information Systems | 4 |
| ECON 401 or ECON 402 | Principles of Economics (Macro) or Principles of Economics (Micro) | 4 |
| MATH 422 or MATH 424A | Mathematics for Business Applications or Calculus for Social Sciences | 4 |
| PHIL 431 | Business Ethics | 4 |
| ADMN 403 | Computing Essentials for Business | 1 |
| PAUL 405 | Freshman Academic Experience I | 1 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| ADMN 410 or ADMN 400 | Management Information Systems or Introduction to Business | 4 |
| ECON 402 or ECON 401 | Principles of Economics (Micro) or Principles of Economics (Macro) | 4 |
| ENGL 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| PAUL 406 | Freshman Academic Experience II | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ADMN 502 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ADMN 510 | Business Statistics | 4 |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ADMN 503 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ADMN 585 or ADMN 575 | Marketing or Behavior in Organizations | 4 |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| PAUL 660 or PAUL 690 | BiP-Social Intelligence Topics or BiP-Professional Intelligence Topics | 2 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ADMN 575 or ADMN 585 | Behavior in Organizations or Marketing | 4 |
| ADMN 570 or ADMN 580 | Introduction to Financial Management or Quantitative Decision Making | 4 |
| HMGT 601 | Management of Customer Services and Experiences | 4 |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| BiP Business in Practice (PAUL 660, 670, 680 or 690) | 2 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| ADMN 580 or ADMN 570 | Quantitative Decision Making or Introduction to Financial Management | 4 |
| Hospitality Management elective | 4 | |
| Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 | 4 | |
| Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 | 4 | |
| BiP Business in Practice (PAUL 660, 670, 680 or 690) | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ADMN 775 & ADMN 700 | Strategic Management: Decision Making and PAUL Assessment of Core Knowledge | 4 |
| Hospitality Management elective | 4 | |
| Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 | 4 | |
| Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 | 4 | |
| BiP Business in Practice (PAUL 660, 670, 680 or 690) | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HMGT 703 | Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry | 4 |
| Hospitality Management elective | 4 | |
| Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 | 4 | |
| Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 135 | |
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Students can explore a second option, second major, minor, or general electives.
Degree Requirements
All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
Major Requirements
A typical plan of study follows, showing the major-required courses. Students take 16-18 credits per semester. Discovery Program requirements (including the Inquiry requirement in the first two years) and elective courses are taken as well. Students are expected to follow this course plan. In the first three semesters, students cannot take more than two major courses in a single semester. The options have additional requirements as noted. For a detailed schedule/plan of study for each option, students should check with the Paul College Undergraduate Programs and Advising Office for specific recommendations.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Core | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| ADMN 400 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| ADMN 403 | Computing Essentials for Business | 1 |
| ADMN 410 | Management Information Systems | 4 |
| ADMN 502 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ADMN 503 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ADMN 510 | Business Statistics | 4 |
| ADMN 570 | Introduction to Financial Management | 4 |
| ADMN 575 | Behavior in Organizations | 4 |
| ADMN 580 | Quantitative Decision Making | 4 |
| ADMN 585 | Marketing | 4 |
| ADMN 775 | Strategic Management: Decision Making 1 | 4 |
| ECON 401 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 4 |
| ECON 402 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | 4 |
| MATH 422 | Mathematics for Business Applications | 4 |
| or MATH 424A | Calculus for Social Sciences | |
| PHIL 431 | Business Ethics | 4 |
| PAUL 405 | Freshman Academic Experience I | 1 |
| PAUL 406 | Freshman Academic Experience II | 1 |
| PAUL 660 | BiP-Social Intelligence Topics 2 | 2 |
| PAUL 670 | BiP-Analytical Intelligence Topics 2 | 2 |
| PAUL 680 | BiP-Competitive Intelligence Topics 2 | 2 |
| PAUL 690 | BiP-Professional Intelligence Topics 2 | 2 |
Depending of the choice of option and the specific requirements thereof, students may be able to take PAUL or non-PAUL electives in their junior or senior year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Option in Hospitality Management 3 | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| HMGT 601 | Management of Customer Services and Experiences | 0 |
| HMGT 775 | Modern Operations and Innovations in Hospitality and Tourism | 4 |
| Sectoral Electives | ||
| Select one course from the following: | ||
HMGT 661 | Event Design, Planning, and Management | |
HMGT 681 | Contemporary Resort Development and Management | |
HMGT 798 | Topics | |
| Functional Electives | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | ||
HMGT 655 | Hospitality Finance and Development | |
HMGT 758 | Revenue Management: The Art of Pricing | |
HMGT 667 | Advanced Food & Beverage Operations & Event Management | |
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This is the capstone course in the business administration program, and satisfies the capstone requirement of the Discovery Program. Students may be required to concurrently enroll in ADMN 700 PAUL Assessment of Core Knowledge (zero credits) for AACSB accreditation purposes.
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Students may satisfy PAUL 660, PAUL 670, PAUL 680, PAUL 690 requirements through other courses/experiences with approved intelligence attributes assigned.
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Students must complete a minimum of two courses at the 700-level in the option.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in the core content areas of business.
- Students will think critically to address business situations.
- Students will demonstrate communication skills to interact effectively in business situations.
- Students will identify and understand the ethical dimensions and implications of business decisions.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze a business situation by applying a multiple stakeholder lens.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of business practices as they relate to local, national and global competitiveness.
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Students interested in our Business Administration Hotel and Hospitality Management major may also be interested in these advanced degree offerings:
- Full-Time MBA or Online or Hybrid MBA
- Six MBA options are available, but not required: Finance, Information Systems & Business Analytics, Marketing, Global Business, Growth and Innovation, and Healthcare Industry
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