Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management

Our Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management program is available for students of all types, from recent high school graduates to working adults, and will prepare you to work in the wide and growing field of hospitality.

Our commitment lies in transforming your passion into purpose, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact in the hospitality field. Situated in the heart of Chicago, our Hospitality Management program immerses you in hands-on learning, offering industry expert guidance, exclusive work opportunities, and engagement with seasoned faculty.

Our Hospitality Management major program prepares you to excel in various aspects of the industry, including restaurants, hotels, events, entertainment, and beyond.

The BA in Hospitality Management curriculum is thoughtfully designed to impart the knowledge and essential skills required for leadership roles throughout the hospitality sector.

With a flexible curriculum for adult learners within the College of Business, you’ll acquire comprehensive knowledge that covers the major areas of the hospitality industry including, finance, marketing, human resources, customer service, operations, leadership, and foundational hospitality principles.

As the culminating component of our Bachelors in Hospitality Management program, you’ll engage in a senior internship before graduation.

This pivotal experience immerses you in real-world scenarios, providing opportunities to learn from seasoned professionals, refine your ability to deliver high-quality service, and showcase leadership skills.

Serving as a valuable gateway to potential employment, this internship prepares graduates for managerial roles in hospitality and beyond.

At St. Augustine College, we go beyond conventional education; we inspire and empower you to thrive in the exciting and ever-evolving world of hospitality. Your journey toward a rewarding career begins here.

Highlights of the Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management Program

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Acquire in-depth knowledge of management, business, and hospitality principles for excellence across industry sectors.

• Internship Experience: Expand learning with a semester-long internship in hospitality management, accumulating 500 hours of work experience supervised by industry professionals and experienced faculty.

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with top hospitality management executives in Chicago and nationwide, building valuable relationships for future career success.

• Accelerated Degree Option: With an associate degree in culinary arts, business, or related fields, our program provides a fast track to a Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management, enhancing leadership skills and expediting entry into the job market.

• Affordability: Experience an affordable program that competes with the best in the U.S., offering world-class hospitality education without compromising quality.

Empowered to Succeed

As a graduate of the B.A. in Hospitality Management program, you will be prepared to:

• Be a competent business professional in the hospitality industry and competitive in the job market, with special emphasis on multicultural understanding and practice in a global industry.

• Collaborate as well as lead, with many different types of people, solve problems quickly and concentrate on details, have initiative and self-discipline, effective communication skills, and the ability to organize and direct the work of others.

• Have a comprehensive knowledge of lodging and food and beverage service operations, including customer service; reservations; purchasing and accounting systems; safety and security; design; event planning; maintenance and repair; personnel practices; business ethics, legal requirements, management, and finance.

• Step into a position in the hospitality industry in management or operations or as a leader or owner for a lodging establishment; events and meeting management; restaurant; food service; sales; or related business field.

Hospitality Management Careers

This is a sample of some of the existing careers you can pursue with a Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management.

• Hotel Management

• Restaurant Management

• Event Planning and Management

• Travel and Tourism Management

• Resort Management

• Club Management

• Entertainment and Venue Management

• Sports Venues and Stadiums

• Travel Agencies

• Spa and Wellness Centers

• Catering Companies

• Museums and Cultural Institutions

• Wedding Planning Services

• Senior Living and Retirement Communities

• Health and Fitness Resorts

Requirements

To enroll in our Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management program we require the following:

• Completion of high school or GED

• A minimum age of seventeen (17) years

• Official high school transcript (Distance high school must be accredited by a regional association*)

• Official transcript of the General Education Development (GED) Test (Distance GED is not accepted)

• Proof of completion of equivalent high school work in a foreign country, OR official college transcript showing at least 24 transferable semester credit hours