Program Information

The Florida state university system’s (SUS) only AACSB*-accredited bachelor of business administration (BBA) degree program in hospitality management is offered at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is the premier and most rigorous of the accrediting agencies for business schools. All hospitality students take the core business courses as do the majority of business majors across the College of Business (i.e., finance, management, marketing, accounting, etc.) yet, the hospitality students have the addition of a full complement of hospitality-specific coursework. By having a BBA degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management, students are well prepared to be future managerial and executive leaders in the hospitality industry with less of a “vocational” or “craft” training; instead, there is a stronger better focus on financial statements, industry quantitative indicators (i.e., STAR Report), accounting principles, human resources, revenue management, and strategic planning.

Which Undergraduate Program is Right for Me?

Bachelor of Hospitality & Tourism Management (BBA)

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All Hospitality & Tourism Management majors are required to demonstrate completion of a minimum of 1000 hours of work experience in a hospitality-related position prior to graduation from FAU. Students earn these hours while simultaneously pursuing their BBA degree from FAU. Employers send us their job postings on a regular basis which is shared with the students. Our students work in varied and diverse positions including entry-level, supervisory, and managerial roles. Most every hospitality industry business segment is represented in the vibrant South Florida tourism community.

With local, regional, and global industry representation, our curriculum is continually updated, revised, and refined to meet the needs for hospitality leaders of the 21st Century. Our course descriptions demonstrate the uniqueness and relevance of the structure, content, and related course materials. Further, all faculty members possess extensive industry experience and strong academic credentials to certify them according to the AACSB guidelines.

Minor in Hospitality & Tourism Management

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In addition to the BBA degree, the Hospitality & Tourism Management program also offers certificates for both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students in Hospitality Management and Meetings & Events Management. Students may choose traditional undergraduate course style certificates or weekend/evening Executive Education program offerings.

Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management

Certificate in Club Management

Certificate in Meetings & Events Management

Please visit the program’s website at www.business.fau.edu/hospitality for further information or reach out to the Hospitality Management Program Director, Dr. Peter Ricci CHA, CHSE, CRME, CHIA, CHRM, at peter.ricci@fau.edu

Which Graduate Program is Right for Me?

MBA in Hospitality & Tourism Management

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Graduate Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management

Executive Programs

Executive Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management

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Executive Certificate in Meetings & Events Management

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Please visit the program’s website at www.business.fau.edu/hospitality for further information or reach out to the Hospitality Management Program Director, Dr. Peter Ricci CHA, CHSE, CRME, CHIA, CHRM, at peter.ricci@fau.edu.