What is hospitality management?

Hospitality management involves managing service-driven operations; coordinating and leading diverse teams; designing and delivering high-quality customer experiences; and applying strategic, financial, and operational decision-making across hospitality settings ranging from global hotel and casino enterprises to independent restaurants and cafés. If leading operations and people in lodging, food and beverage, entertainment, special events, and leisure organizations is a career you strive for, then a focus on hospitality management within the business administration major is a great choice.

Why study hospitality management at UNH?

UNH’s business administration major with hospitality management option prepares you with a strong foundation in business management along with industry-specific knowledge and applied experience in service-based organizations. You’ll explore key sectors of the hospitality industry and have the flexibility to pair the hospitality management option with another business option to create a customized academic path aligned with your career goals. As the nation’s second-oldest hospitality program, UNH offers access to a strong network of industry leaders and alumni through mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities.

Potential Careers

Entrepreneur
Food and Beverage Service Manager
Lodging Manager
Marketing Manager
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner
Operations Manager
Real Estate Development Manager
Sales Manager

Curriculum & Requirements

Program Description

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.

Degree Plan

Sample Degree Plan

This sample degree plan serves as a general guide; students collaborate with their academic advisor to develop a personalized degree plan to meet their academic goals and program requirements.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
ADMN 401W or ADMN 410	Introduction to Responsible Business Management 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
Discovery Course		4
ADMN 403	Computing Essentials for Business	1
PAUL 405	FIRE: First-Year Innovation and Research Experience I	1
	Credits	18
Spring
ADMN 410 or ADMN 401W	Management Information Systems or Introduction to Responsible Business Management	4
ECON 402 or ECON 401	Principles of Economics (Micro) or Principles of Economics (Macro)	4
ENGL 401	First-Year Writing	4
Discovery Course		4
PAUL 406	First-Year Innovation and Research Experience II	1
	Credits	17
Second Year
Fall
ADMN 502	Financial Accounting	4
ADMN 510	Business Analytics and Statistics	4
Discovery Course		4
Discovery Course		4
PAUL 505	FOCUS: Finding Opportunities, Careers, and University Success	2
	Credits	18
Spring
ADMN 503	Managerial Accounting	4
ADMN 585 or ADMN 575	Marketing or Behavior in Organizations	4
Discovery Course		4
Discovery Course		4
	Credits	16
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 Course		4
PAUL 670 or PAUL 680	BiP-Analytical Intelligence Topics or BiP-Competitive & Professional Intelligence Topics	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
PAUL 680 or PAUL 670	BiP-Competitive & Professional Intelligence Topics or BiP-Analytical Intelligence Topics	2
	Credits	18
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
	Credits	16
Spring
HMGT 775	Modern Operations and Innovations in Hospitality and Tourism	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	137

¹: Students can explore a second option, second major, minor, or general electives.

Requirements for the Program

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 128 credits

Minimum Residency Requirement: 32 credits must be taken at UNH

Minimum GPA: 2.0 required for conferral*

Core Curriculum Required: Discovery & Writing Program Requirements

Foreign Language Requirement: No

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 an individual schedule/plan of study, students should check with the Paul College Undergraduate Programs and Advising Office for specific recommendations.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses
ADMN 401W	Introduction to Responsible Business Management	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 Analytics and 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
PAUL 405	FIRE: First-Year Innovation and Research Experience I	1
PAUL 406	First-Year Innovation and Research Experience II	1
PAUL 505	FOCUS: Finding Opportunities, Careers, and University Success	2
PAUL 670	BiP-Analytical Intelligence Topics	2
PAUL 680	BiP-Competitive & Professional Intelligence Topics	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.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Option in Hospitality Management ²
Required Courses
HMGT 601	Management of Customer Services and Experiences	4
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

¹: 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.
²: Students must complete a minimum of two courses at the 700-level in the option.

Student Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Goal 1: Business Concepts & Analytical Reasoning, Graduates will apply core business knowledge and critical thinking to address organizational challenges and opportunities.

Analyze organizational challenges and opportunities using core business concepts.
Apply data-driven reasoning to business decisions using appropriate analytical approaches.

Goal 2: Communication & Collaboration, Graduates will communicate effective and work productively in teams.

Communicate original thoughts clearly and professionally in written and oral formats.
Contribute effectively to teams, demonstrating individual and collaborative accountability.

Goal 3: Global & Social Responsibility, Graduates will demonstrate integrity and responsibility in ethical, social and global business contexts.

Evaluate ethical and social responsibility issues and recommend actions from multiple stakeholder perspectives.
Analyze how global and cultural factors shape responsible business decisions.