Hospitality and Tourism Management BS/MS Program

The mission of the Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management degree is to fast track the preparation of students to serve in managerial positions in the dynamic and increasingly global hospitality and tourism industry. 

The program also serves to meet the needs of rapidly rising workforce demands and for the development of human resources in this field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management degree are able to:

• Formulate and communicate evidenced-based business solutions founded on stakeholder needs and interests in the hospitality and tourism industry.

• Exercise principles of ethical leadership in a variety of diverse, professional settings.

• Apply advanced knowledge in the legal, theoretical, and practical aspects of operating a hospitality or tourism-based business.

• Participate in financial activities such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.

• Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

Admission Requirements

• Complete an admissions interview conducted in person or via online methods.

• Sign and submit an attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.

• Equivalencies include a GED Certificate. Home schooled students must present a diploma that meets the requirements of the state in which it was issued. (Students with non-US credentials please see International Student Admissions Requirements below).

• Submit a completed application

• Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.

• Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).

• Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)

• Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)

Graduate Admissions Requirements

In addition to the general requirements listed to the left, applicants for a graduate program must provide the following:

• An undergraduate degree in order to enroll in University of the Potomac master’s programs: four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in other countries.

• International applicants 16 with a 3-year undergraduate degree may be admitted on the recommendation of the Admission Committee which will be based on students’ preparation.

• Two Letters of recommendation from individuals who may be a direct supervisor or university faculty member. *This requirement may be waived for those students with Master level transfer credits*.

• One required essay, in MSWord document form, addressing the student’s preparation for the graduate program.

The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not required for admission to the MBA, but is strongly preferred for students who do not have a bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline or lack the pre-requisite courses in business, finance and economics. Similarly, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission to the MSIT or MHCA, but is recommended.