Hospitality Leadership Major, B.S.

The Hospitality Leadership major is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to excel in the dynamic and diverse field of hospitality management.

This comprehensive program focuses on developing future leaders who can navigate the complexities of the hospitality industry, which includes hotels, resorts, restaurants, event planning, and tourism.

Choosing a major in Hospitality Leadership means embarking on a career that is both exciting, fun, and rewarding. This field offers vast opportunities for growth, travel, and working in diverse environments.

Our program not only provides the technical knowledge, practical skills, and soft skills needed but also emphasizes the importance of leadership and ethical practices, preparing graduates to impact the hospitality industry positively.

Benefits of Earning Your Degree at MSU Denver

Apply for the Rita and Navin Dimond Fellows Program, which recruits and rewards high-achieving students with unique professional development opportunities.

These include paid internships with the executive teams at Stonebridge Companies hotels in Denver, mentorship from Hotel Management industry professionals, networking meetings with leaders in the local Hotel Management industry and the annual $5,000 Dimond Elite Fellow of the Year award.

Manage a lodging property in a real-time, simulated environment during your senior-level capstone course. MSU Denver’s unique, diverse approach to education in Hotel Management helps students transition to the workforce by exposing them to situations and issues they’ll face day to day in Hotel Management.

Access all of the benefits of MSU Denver’s School of Hospitality, including its central campus location, networking groups, special events, community partnerships and training facilities.

Career Opportunities for Our Graduates

raduates of the Hospitality Leadership major have a wide range of career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry. Here are some potential career paths:

• Hotel and Resort Management: General Manager, Front Office Manager, Operations Manager, etc.

• Restaurant and Food Service Management: Restaurant Manager, Food and Beverage Director,  Catering Manager, Bar and Beverage Manager, etc.

• Event Planning and Management: Event Coordinator, Wedding Planner, Corporate Event Manager, Festival and Special Events Manager, etc.

• Tourism Development and Management: Tourism Development Officer, Destination Marketing Manager, etc.

• Hospitality Marketing and Sales: Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, Brand Manager, etc.

• Human Resources in Hospitality: Human Resources Manager, Training and Development Manager, etc.

• Hospitality Consulting: Hospitality Consultant, Operations Analyst, Quality Assurance Consultant, Customer Experience Consultant, etc.

• Facilities and Property Management: Facilities Manager, Property Manager, Sustainability Coordinator, etc.

• Entertainment and Recreation Management: Casino Manager, Spa and Wellness Center Manager, Amusement Park Manager, Resort Activities Director, etc.

• Cruise and Airline Industry: Cruise Line Manager, Cruise Director, Airline Customer Service Manager, Airport Operations Manager, etc.

Graduates can also explore roles in academia, government agency, healthcare, research, and entrepreneurship associated with the hospitality sector. The skills and experiences gained through a Hospitality Leadership major prepare graduates for leadership positions and open doors to numerous career opportunities.