Bachelor Of Hospitality Management

Hospitality is one of the world’s most exciting and dynamic industries—and it’s ready for new leaders and fresh ideas. Since our founding in 1946, we’ve dedicated ourselves to moving this field forward, and today the Culinary Institute of America is synonymous with hospitality.

If the exciting worlds of hospitality, hotel and event management, and tourism are calling your name, then CIA’s unique Hospitality Management degree is the way to make yourself stand out.

The best hospitality leaders come from a strong food and beverage background.

Our unique program builds a repertoire of business- and leadership-focused hospitality skills by providing hands-on food and beverage experience—plus event planning and design management, all of which is needed to become a well-rounded hospitality leader.

Don’t just take our word for it. Many of our alumni have senior-level roles at top global hospitality companies such as Marriott, Hilton, SH Hotels, Royal Caribbean International, Walt Disney World, and more—and they credit their success to a top-level CIA education.

Program Highlights

• Obtain more hands-on food and beverage experience than other hospitality programs and gain invaluable team leadership and management skills that will help you succeed in all types of hospitality careers.

• Sharpen your skills across all facets of the industry through focused courses in hospitality law, facilities and operations management, managing technology, and strategic management.

• Discover what it takes to be a leader in the hospitality area of your choice—including restaurants, hotels, resorts, convention centers, tourism, entertainment, sports, and more.

• Learn how to master both the food and beverage and operational management sides of a business, and put your knowledge into action with a management-focused internship.

Where Will Your Degree Take You?

With CIA’s bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, you will have the exceptional skills and industry knowledge to pursue a career in all areas of hotel and hospitality management. Options include:

• Restaurant manager

• Food and beverage service manager

• Casino or resort director

• Event planner

• Hotel manager

• Sales and marketing manager

• Executive chef

• Front of house manager

• Sommelier