Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management - Lodging and Facilities Management Option

Focusing on the management of hotel, lodging or other types of facilities, the Lodging and Facilities Management option includes course work specific to lodging operations, sustainability in the hospitality industry, rural hospitality, supervision and customer service, and event planning.  Utilizing existing course work in business, the option also includes food-centered classes that overlap with the Restaurant Management option.  Upon graduation, students will find employment across a wide variety of lodging options including independently owned and boutique hotels, chain and corporate-owned hotels, rural inns, B&Bs, and guest ranches.  They will also find opportunities within sports and recreation facilities, health centers, spas, private sports clubs or leagues, community recreation programs, and workplace or corporate health and fitness programs. Graduates may also choose an entrepreneurial path, launching their own lodging enterprise. This option also includes two internships, a sophomore level and a senior level, providing students with practical work experience before graduation.