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BS Hotel & Lodging Management Degree: A Closer Look

BS Hotel & Lodging Management Degree: A Closer Look

December 21st, 2018
by Emma Ruben
hotel manager, lodging manager, hotel management degree, hotel management
hotel manager, lodging manager, hotel management degree, hotel management

Learn the skills you’ll need to take on a management role in the international hospitality industry with a degree from Johnson & Wales University. This online Hotel & Lodging Management bachelor’s degree program hones in hotel operations while also focusing on topics such as marketing and branding, international property development, and revenue management.

What Courses do Hotel & Lodging Management Students Take?

Students in this program will learn to analyze an organization’s performance and explore how financial reasoning and marketing tie into the hotel and lodging industry. Students will learn from industry professionals like Rex Warren, Ph.D., who has nearly 30 years of hospitality experience under his belt. "A hospitality management degree from JWU is perfect for those who see a deeper understanding of the hospitality business and wish to leverage their degree for career progression," said Professor Warren.  

While pursuing your online degree in Hotel & Lodging Management, you will take major courses like:

  • Managing the Hotel Guest Experience
  • Revenue Management
  • Leading Service Excellence in Hospitality Industry
  • Sustainable Hotel Support Operations
  • Hotel Food and Beverage Operations Control
  • Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management
  • And more

What Career Opportunities are Available to Graduates?

With the hospitality industry constantly growing, career opportunities for graduates of hospitality programs are expanding more and more. Graduates of JWU’s online Hotel & Lodging Management program will be exposed to valuable skills and knowledge that should prepare them to take on a number of professions in the field, such as:

  • Lodging manager
  • Sales manager/account executive
  • Revenue manager/analyst
  • Rooms division manager
  • And many more

Students in this program will learn how to create and manage a special hotel or lodging experience for guests and focus on problem-solving techniques specific to the hospitality and hotel industry.  

Want to learn more about earning your Hotel & Lodging bachelor’s degree with Johnson & Wales University’s College of Online Education? For more information, complete the “Request Info” form on this page or call 855-JWU-1881.

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Hospitality
Hotel & Lodging Management
December 21st, 2018
by Emma Ruben
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Emma joined the Johnson & Wales University College of Online Education as a student assistant in March 2018. After trading the sandy beaches of California for the fresh New England air, she realized her passion for community and communication. You might see her wearing a penguin backpack or a watermelon fanny pack. She enjoys exploring the outside world, drinking green tea, and petting dogs.
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