BS Hospitality Management at Pennsylvania State University

The School of Hospitality Management (SHM) prepares our graduates to make a difference in the global world of hospitality through their skills in management and problem-solving, by combining people-skills along with analytical prowess. Our graduates learn in real-world facilities, research labs solving real-world problems, travel for domestic and international learning experiences, and engage as much with people as with novel technologies.

Faculty: College of Health and Human Development  |  Duration: minimum 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy, Colloquium in Hospitality Management, Hospitality Information Technology Fundamentals, Food Production and Operations Management, Hospitality Managerial Accounting, Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry.

Career pathways

Penn State Hospitality Management graduates are placed globally to manage hotels and lodging operations, restaurants, resorts, business dining, college and school food service, casinos, clubs, cruise ships, and senior living communities. They work in positions including meeting and events, revenue management, human resources, sales and marketing, finance and accounting, real estate and asset management, and for the businesses that supply them.

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