Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Hospitality Industry Management Major

In this program, hotel, restaurant and tourism industry is not only one of the largest industries in the Bay Area; it is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. The demand for educated, qualified managers in hotel and restaurant operations and for capable individuals in related and supporting industries such as consulting, public accounting, sales and marketing, computer technology and numerous other careers within the hospitality industry is stronger than ever. The objective is to make certain each student feels he/she is recognized as an individual and he/she is given the opportunity to be creatively stimulated and inspired to be successful in the hospitality industry. The Department of Hospitality Management (HM), as part of the University of San Francisco’s School of Management (SOM), offers a program of study for those students seeking business management, and leadership career opportunities in the global hospitality industry. Students receive a comprehensive business education through the SOM business fundamentals and extend their understanding of the hospitality industry in a broad context.Hospitality Management graduates will be able to: Demonstrate leadership and team management skills necessary for success in a diverse and changing workplace. Apply relevant service management strategies to the global hospitality industry. Identify social, environmental and financial hospitality business practices critical to sustainability​. Identify solutions and opportunities for practical business scenarios. Evaluate alternative strategies to challenges and opportunities faced by industry. Department goals: Develop, knowledgeable, skillful and responsible future managers, and leaders in the global hospitality industry. Develop students who can apply theory into practice.