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Hospitality Industry Management
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Evaluate, analyze and strategize for success in hospitality
Get ready to lead in one of the world’s largest industries. The hospitality industry management (HSIM) major combines a strong business foundation with a focus on hospitality analytics and real-world experience. From classroom learning and expert faculty to hands-on internships and national conferences, you’ll gain the skills you need to thrive in hospitality consulting, corporate leadership and beyond.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Hospitality
- Business
- Food & beverage
- Math
- Finance
- Accounting
CAREER OPTIONS
- E-commerce
- Restaurant franchising
- Corporate branding management
- Revenue management
- Real estate management
- Sustainability
- Finance
What’s special about this program?
Consistently recognized as one of the nation’s top hospitality programs, the Lerner College’s HSIM major combines strong analytical training with immersive, hands-on learning.
In addition to coursework taught by industry-experienced faculty, you’ll complete 400 hours of hospitality-related work experience. This real-world training, paired with classroom knowledge, prepares you to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced industry. Throughout the program, faculty will provide mentorship and guidance to help you connect your learning with your career goals.
Qualified students can also pursue an honors degree and benefit from more challenging classes and opportunities for research and leadership.
Get involved
Alpha Kappa Psi
Blue Hen Investment Club
Club Management Association of America (CMAA)
Delta Sigma Pi
Eta Sigma Delta
Hospitality Club
Geltzeiler Trading Center
Lerner Student Advisory Board
Marriott Courtyard at UD
Vita Nova
Women in Business
Sample curriculum
BUAD110
| Basics of Business |
| ECON101 | Introduction to Microeconomics
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| ECON103 | Introduction to Macroeconomics
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| ENGL110 | First-Year Writing
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HOSP180
| Introduction to Hospitality Business Management |
MATH221/241
| Calculus I or Analytic Geometry & Calculus A |
MISY160/HOSP 187
| Business Computing or
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Foreign Language
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University Breadth Course
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| Elective Course |
| ACCT207 | Accounting I
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| ACCT208 | Accounting II
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| BANA262 | Fundamentals of Business Analytics
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| HOSP230 | Executive Presentations & Professional Development |
| FINC311 | Principles of Finance
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| HOSP314 | Hospitality Entrepreneurship
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| MGMT309 | Organizational Behavior
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| STAT200 | Basic Statistical Practice
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University Breadth Course
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Elective Course
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| ACCT352/HOSP482 | Law & Social Issues in Business or
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| OPMT300 | Introduction to Operations Management
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| HOSP380 | Management of Lodging Operations
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| HOSP382 | Managerial Accounting & Finance
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| HOSP445 | Management of Food & Beverage Operations
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| HOSP448 | Data Analytics in the Hospitality Industry
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| HOSP487 | Revenue Management
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Focus Area Courses
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| ENGL312 | Written Communications in Business
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HOSP450
| Strategic Hospitality Management |
| HOSP495 | Hospitality Feasibility Studies
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Focus Area Course
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Elective Courses
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