A management degree prepares you to discover how effective leadership and strong management create successful teams and thriving businesses.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
Hospitality Management
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DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
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COLLEGE
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Turn your passion for organization and direction into a career.
A hospitality management major can prepare you for a rewarding career in hotels, resorts, event planning, wineries, travel agencies, and convention and visitors bureaus.
What Does it Mean to be a Hospitality Major?
With a bachelor's degree hospitality management at SEMO, you'll gain incredible real-world learning experience, including many opportunities outside the classroom.
- Interact with faculty with experience in various areas of hospitality management, including lodging management, culinary arts, catering, and event planning.
- Receive personal curriculum advisement from the hospitality management faculty.
- Receive ServSafe® certification, as well as access to scholarships from the Missouri Restaurant Association.
- Have access to internship locations throughout the United States and abroad.
- Be prepared for management-level careers upon completion of the major and internship requirements.
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Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management Salaries
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$72k
Food Service Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Food Service Manager is $72,370.
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$69k
Event Planner
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner is $65,090.
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$77k
Lodging Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Lodging Manager is approximately $77,460.
Turn Ambition into Action
As a hospitality management major, learn how to provide customer service and the coordination of events. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
45 hour major – No minor required
- HM150 Introduction to Hospitality Management (3)
- HM205 Introduction to Culinary Arts (3)
- HM250 Introduction to Beverage Management (3)
- HM260 Meeting and Event Management (3)
- HM270 Lodging Operations (3)
- HM304 Hospitality Cost Control (3)
- HM325 Hospitality Law (3)
- HM350 International Cuisine and Culture (3)
- HM370 Advanced Lodging Operations (3)
- HM390 Hospitality Sales and Marketing (3)
- HM406 Hospitality Strategic Management (3)
- HM416 Quantity Food Production, Processes, and Management (3)
- HM473 Internship in Hospitality Management (9)
Additional Requirements: 33 Hours
AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)- BA400 Applied Ethical Leadership (3)
- EN140 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking (3)
- MG301 Principles of Management (3)
- MG356 Foundations of Human Resource Management (3)
- MI001 Microsoft Excel Certification (0)
- MI101 Introduction to Computer Applications (3)
- MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)
Choose 3 hours:
- EC101 Economic Problems and Policies (3)
- EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
Choose 3 hours:
- MA116 Precalculus A (3)
- MA123 Mathematical Reasoning (3)
Choose 3 hours:
- SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)
- SC155 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Comm (3)
Choose 3 hours:
- BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
- DS410 Hospitality Design I (3)
- ER361 Principles of Entrepreneurship (3)
- HM493 Independent Study in Hospitality Management (3)
- MG354 Business Negotiation: Concepts and Practice (3)
- MG426 Managing and Developing Talent (3)
- MG470 Leadership in Management (3)
- MG550 Improving Team Performance (3)
- MK342 Professional Selling (3)
- MK343 Integrated Marketing Communications (3)
- MK344 Consumer Behavior (3)
- MK348 Brand Marketing (3)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
First Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- HM150 (3)
- MI001 (0)
- MI101 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- EN140 (3)
- HM205 (3)
- HM270 (3)
- MA116 or MA123 (3)
- General Education (3)
Second Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- AC221 (3)
- EC101 or EC215 (3)
- HM250 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- HM260 (3)
- HM304 (3)
- SC105 or SC155 (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
Third Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- HM325 (3)
- HM350 (3)
- MK301 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- HM416 (3)
- MG301 (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Milestone: Successful passing of the ServeSafe Exam.
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- BA400 (3)
- HM370 (3)
- HM390 (3)
- MG356 (3)
- Major elective choice (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- HM406 (9)
- HM473* (3)
- Elective (3)
Milestone: 2.5 overall and major GPA to enroll in internship.
*Students are encouraged to complete HM473-Hospitality Management Internship during the summer semester or during the final semester.
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Hospitality Management Program Mission Statement
Our mission is to develop future leaders for the hospitality industry through student-centered, technology-rich experiential learning, a comprehensive curriculum, and a commitment to exceptional teaching and student success that significantly contributes to development and lasting value in our region and beyond.
ACPHA Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify and apply the knowledge and skills necessary for hospitality and tourism operations.
- Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization.
- Demonstrate competence in the communication skills necessary for hospitality and tourism management.
- Formulate business decisions in hospitality and tourism management.
- Evaluate leadership principles necessary in the diverse and global hospitality and tourism industry.
Hospitality Management Major FAQ's
A Hospitality Management degree prepares you to create exceptional guest experiences while leading teams, managing operations, and growing successful organizations. Explore answers to common questions about careers, salary potential, the skills you'll gain, and what to look for in a high-quality hospitality major.
Hospitality Management students develop a blend of business, leadership, and customer service skills. You'll strengthen your abilities in:
- communication
- event planning
- operations management
- marketing
- budgeting
- team leadership
- problem-solving
- guest experience management
Graduates work across the hospitality and tourism industry in roles such as:
- hotel manager
- event planner
- restaurant manager
- resort manager
- tourism coordinator
- convention services manager
- guest experience manager
- sales manager
- hospitality operations manager.
A strong Hospitality Management program combines business coursework with hands-on learning and industry experience. Look for opportunities to complete internships, work with hospitality professionals, develop leadership skills, and gain real-world experience that prepares you for management careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Lucky for you SEMO's hospitality major equips you with the tools to be sucessful in your career.
Both degrees build a strong business foundation, but Hospitality Management applies those principles specifically to the hospitality, tourism, and service industries. While Business Administration offers broad preparation across many industries, Hospitality Management focuses on guest experience, hospitality operations, event management, tourism, and leadership in customer-focused organizations.
Yes! If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, and leading in fast-paced environments, a Hospitality Management degree can open the door to a wide range of rewarding careers. The hospitality industry continues to grow, offering opportunities for advancement in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, event management, and entertainment.
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