Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

By 2014, the global travel and tourism industry is projected to create approximately 296 million jobs, providing considerable opportunities for those with the technological expertise, business savvy, and management skills to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Drexel’s Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (HOSP) offers a career-driven credential with a business, entrepreneurship, or marketing minor to help students step into the leadership of projects, programs, and staff in hospitality organizations across the country and around the world.

The HOSP program builds on the four major strengths that are critical for success in hospitality management -- innovative management, customer service, technology, and international operations. Students acquire a comprehensive body of knowledge through coursework that covers all functional areas of the industry. They are exposed to leading-edge, problem-solving techniques and encouraged to become independent thinkers who can motivate others to success.

Drexel’s renowned co-op experience is a key element of the program. Students combine six months of full-time employment with their studies and receive valuable, on-the-job training that enriches their academics. In addition, students specialize in one of four concentrations representing the most dynamic sectors of the industry:

• Food and Beverage Management
• Travel and Tourism
• Hotel Administration
• Gaming and Resort Management

Unique program benefits that distinguish Drexel as one of the nation’s most established providers of higher education include:

• The Academic Bistro, Drexel’s newly renovated, student-run restaurant/learning laboratory
• Leading scholars and industry-practitioners as guest speakers
• Advanced courses in world cuisine
• Study abroad in London
• Unique location in the heart of urban Philadelphia with access to numerous partnering hotels and dining establishments
• Integrated leadership and entrepreneurial development throughout the curriculum

For students who are seriously interested in a pursuing a career in the fast-paced field of hospitality management, Drexel’s HOSP program provides a competitive advantage, important connections to a roster of the industry’s most established names, and an invaluable training for long term success.