At a Glance
The Hospitality Management program leads to the Bachelor of Professional Study degree (BPS) and includes an even distribution of management, hospitality and liberal arts courses. This concentration will prepare the young professional for an entry level into the exciting realm of hospitality. This concentration offers students ample opportunity to receive “hands-on” experience in travel, tourism, casino, hotel, motel, restaurant, and event management. The degree is flexible in that students may begin employment upon graduation or transfer to a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA).
The Hospitality program is fully accredited through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. Visit www.cazenovia.edu/iacbe to learn more about our accreditation status and to review the Annual Report to IACBE.
All students who pursue a BS degree in Business or Finance or a BPS degree in Management and all specializations must take a competency exam usually administered in the fall semester of their senior year.
- Prepares students for entry level positions in the hospitality industry
- Prepares students for advanced studies in Business or Hospitality, primarily a Master of Business Administration or Master of Science degree
- Provides students with “hands on” experience in the hospitality industry
The hospitality concentration allows students to jump start their career by participating in internship or externship opportunities. Students can select from a wide range of opportunities by working or shadowing restaurant managers, hotel and casino operations, or plan and execute actual events.
- In order for students to be eligible for BU 481 Business Internship and BU 495 Senior Capstone they must have successfully completed a minimum of 90 credit hours, have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 in both their general studies and major core and permission of the program director.
Hospitality Sales Manager
Event Planner
Event Coordinator
Event Specialist
Wedding Coordinator
Member and Guest Manager
Hotel Manager
Motel Manager
Casino Trainer
Casino Floor Manager
Hospitality Call Center Manager
Beer and Wine Specialist
Beer and Wine Manager
Catering Manager
Banquet Supervisor
Dining Room Manager
Meeting and Convention Manager
Gaming Supervisor
Reservation Ticket Manager
Resort Manager
Bed and Breakfast Entrepreneur
Club Manager
Curriculum
See Degree Requirements: General Education requirements (33)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy:
BU 473/475 Business Research Methods/Marketing Research (3)
Senior Capstone: BU 495 Senior Capstone (3)
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS - 39
HG 131 Macroeconomics (3)
HG 132 Microeconomics (3)
SB 201 Multicultural Contributions (3)
SM 261 Statistics (3)
Total Arts & Sciences Program Credits - 12
Course (Credits)
AC 201 Financial Accounting or AC 222 Hospitality Accounting (3)
AC 202 Managerial Accounting (3)
BU 110 Principles of Management (3)
BU 230 Business Communication (3)
BU 233 Human Resources Management (3)
BU 240 Principles of Marketing (3)
BU 301 SPSS (1)
BU 321 Introduction to Data Analytics for Business Decision Making (3)
BU 331 Organizational Behavior (3)
BU 363 Business Law (3)
BU 371 Financial Management (3)
BU 381 Internship Preparation (1)
BU 481 Business Internship (3)
HP 119 Introduction to Hospitality (3)
HP 124 Travel & Tourism (3)
HP 225 Bed and Breakfast Management (3)
HP 314 Event Management (3)
HP 316 Casino Management (3)
HP 404 Cost Control (3)
AC/BU Electives (6)
Total Career Program Credits - 46
100-400 level (12)
300/400 level (12)
Total Open Elective Credits - 24