BS in Hospitality Management Online Degree
Earn Your Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Online
Online
2–4 Years
63–68 Credit Hours (Major)
$305 per Credit
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Discover Global Opportunities in Hospitality Management
Ready to thrive as a leader in a fast-paced global industry? While pursuing your bachelor’s in hospitality management degree online with Southwest Minnesota State University, you’ll prepare for opportunities that invite you to travel and work in the world’s most beautiful locations.
This accredited online hospitality degree offers a concentration in Hotel and Event Management, delivering skills for leadership roles across the field
Discover where a bachelor’s degree can take you with SMSU.
Career-Focused Hospitality Management Concentration
Our BS in Hospitality Management program includes a concentration that instills career-ready skills for hotel and event management roles.
2–4 Years | 63–68 Credits
Build strategic management skills and knowledge of contemporary hotel and event management issues.
Courses Highlights
- HOSP 310: Expositions and Events Management
- HOSP 400: Sales and Convention Management
- HOSP 405: Catering/Banquet Management
Courses Designed to Advance Your Management Potential
22–23 Courses
16-Week Terms
While seeking your bachelor’s in hospitality management degree online, you’ll benefit from a curriculum that combines hospitality management strategy with business essentials. The program’s Hotel and Event Management concentration delivers in-demand skills for the hotel management opportunities you want.
Course Highlights
- HOSP 420: Hospitality Revenue Management
- HOSP 460: Hospitality Operations and Policy
- MGMT 460: Leadership and Team Management
SMSU Admission Requirements
Start Date May 21, 2024 Summer Term 2024
Take the next step toward unlocking your professional potential by completing your application for the online hospitality management degree today. Support is available from the SMSU enrollment team.
| Online Application Form | Apply Now |
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| Application Fee | $20 waivable fee* |
| Official Transcripts | Send official high school transcripts. Transfer students must send transcripts from each institution attended |
| Minimum GPA | 2.5 minimum, 3.0 recommended |
International Students
Additional information and requirements may be necessary for international students. Please contact our enrollment team to learn more.
It’s always the right time to invest in your education with SMSU. Contact an enrollment counselor by calling 1-800-201-2944 to get started today.
Admissions DetailsTuition and Aid: Accredited Online Hospitality Management Degree
Calculate your cost for attending SMSU Use our tuition calculator to help you estimate your total tuition costs.
Whether you’re applying for a college degree for the first time or picking back up where you left off in your education, SMSU’s tuition and aid packages can assist you. With scholarships available and competitive tuition, we can help make your degree program affordable. Are you ready to invest in your future?
| Cost per Credit Hour | $305 |
| Credit Hours (Major) | 120 |
| Total Estimated Cost** | $36,600 |
| Other Costs | The estimated tuition cost does not include factors such as textbooks, supplies, or additional fees and expenses |
Military Benefits
SMSU proudly welcomes active military and veteran students. We accept the GI Bill™ and VA education benefits. Learn more by contacting an enrollment counselor or by visiting our military benefits page.
Financial Aid Options & Support
Southwest Minnesota State University offers a variety of solutions to help you invest in your education. SMSU offers in-state tuition rates to all students, along with a variety of financial services, including military benefits, financial aid opportunities, and scholarships for qualifying applicants.
Take your next step in financing your education by completing your FAFSA today. Use SMSU’s school code: 002375
Tuition Details
Ready for the Next Step in Your Hospitality Management Career?
Skilled leaders are in high demand in the hospitality management and event-planning industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employers will create nearly 10,000 new event planner positions from 2022 to 2032.1 Prepare for opportunities across the globe in this field with SMSU’s online hospitality management bachelor’s degree program.
Opportunities for Hospitality Management Graduates
Event Planner $52,560 per year1
Facilities Manager $99,030 per year2
Program Outcomes
Earning your hospitality degree online with SMSU allows you to join a supportive community of diverse students and expert industry leaders. By graduation, you’ll be fully prepared to thrive as a leader in the fast-paced hospitality management field and experience the beauty of the world’s most renowned locations.
What You’ll Learn
- Manage a wide range of events in a calm, organized manner
- Effectively train other hospitality industry professionals in a variety of settings
- Obtain upper-level management positions within hospitality management
Meet Our Faculty
SMSU employs a faculty of experts who are top-skilled in their fields. Our educators are fully committed to providing each student with personalized and thoughtful instruction to help you succeed academically and professionally.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Joyce Hyunjoo Hwang
Prior to joining the faculty at Southwest Minnesota State University, Dr. Joyce Hyunjoo Hwang taught at various institutions, including the University of Hawaii and North Dakota State University. She has taught courses in Food Service Management, Menu Design, Cost Control, and more.
Her research interest is related to food service operations, such as operational efficiency, cultural influence in food service, and food safety. She has been published in several journals, including the Journal of Hospitality Research, the International Journal of Hospitality Management, and the Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism. She is also a certified ServSafe instructor and proctor.
Dr. Hwang is a member of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE). Additionally, she serves as a reviewer for the ICHRIE annual conference-refereed track, the Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA) Conference, and the journal of the Korean Academic Society of Hospitality Administration (KASHA).
Learn Online with Southwest Minnesota State University
Whether you’re enrolling in a degree program for the first time or completing a degree you previously started, learning online with SMSU provides the flexibility you need to be successful. Our online programs offer the same rigorous curriculum delivered on campus, plus the convenience of studying on your schedule from the location of your choice.
Discover SMSU OnlineSources and Disclaimers
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners.” Retrieved Sept. 20, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/meeting-convention-and-event-planners.htm
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Administrative Services and Facilities Managers.” Retrieved Oct. 12, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/administrative-services-managers.htm.
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**Tuition costs and fees will vary based on semesters of enrollment and number of transfer credits accepted. Contact our enrollment team to learn more.