Hospitality management

B.A. or B.S.
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online.*
delivery
$411 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
per credit
4
start terms/year

With a track record of producing professionals capable of leading the hospitality industry into the future, Oregon State University’s hospitality management online bachelor’s degree program will give you the innovative tools and real-world experience you need to accomplish your entrepreneurial goals.

Meet the demand for workers who can go directly into management after graduation by developing skills in service, operations management, hospitality technology, food and beverage operations, concert and sporting event management. You’ll also learn marketing and accounting fundamentals.

Oregon State’s online hospitality management bachelor’s program is connected to numerous industry partners including world-class resorts, restaurants, brew pubs and hospitality technology organizations.

Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online hospitality management degree program

As a student in Oregon State’s online hospitality management bachelor’s program, you’ll gain the in-demand skills you need to stand out in the job market and level up your career. You’ll learn from expert Oregon State faculty who have real-world industry experience.

  • Lodging management
  • Hospitality law
  • Labor relations
  • Service management
  • Reputation management
  • Hospitality technology
  • Revenue management and pricing
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Program details

Start on a path toward becoming a leader, executive or owner in the hospitality industry as you learn the importance of outstanding guest-service quality; human resource principles that maximize employee performance; how to apply strategic management principles to business operations; and more.

The online hospitality management program is offered by Oregon State’s College of Business.

Degree requirements

A minimum of 180 quarter credits — at least 60 of which must be upper-division credits — are required to graduate with your degree in hospitality management, including:

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Additional program features

Once you’re admitted to Oregon State, you can elect to pursue the hospitality management program’s specialization in ecotourism and sustainability, which is the fastest-growing segment of hospitality. The specialization’s coursework delves into adventure tourism, sustainable communities and social dimensions of sustainability. 

Your academic advisor will be able to provide more information after you enroll.

As a hospitality management major, you’ll take part in three required internships in your community. The program advisor and program lead will work with you to select internship experiences that are meaningful, align with the program’s mission and also meet your needs. These internships can take place in your local area or even internationally.

Some degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 credits in this degree program must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to OSU for appropriate articulation. Additional information about transferring credits is available through OSU’s Transfer Credit Central or you may request an unofficial transcript evaluation through the College of Business.

This program is offered by Oregon State's College of Business, which is accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for degree programs in business administration and accounting.

As an undergraduate degree-seeking student, you can apply to earn an honors degree online in your academic major. Earning this prestigious degree gives you the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research, complete a comprehensive thesis experience and engage in co-curricular activities.

Get a jump-start on your MBA or M.S. in Business while working toward your undergraduate degree in hospitality management. Through Oregon State’s Accelerated Master’s Platform, current undergraduate hospitality management students can take graduate-level courses online that will be applied to their bachelor’s degree.

The credits you earn will be transferred to the MBA or M.S. in Business programs. Students enrolled in Oregon State’s online graduate courses will pay the graduate tuition and fees rate.

Tap into a collection of tools that will help you make an immediate impact in your career. The College of Business Career Success Center provides networking opportunities with employers and recruiters that lead to internships and jobs, and staff will help you develop a career path.

You can gain highly specialized skills that are in demand by employers — and do it with less of a time and financial commitment — when you earn a certificate or microcredential online with Oregon State. Choose from a large collection of short-form offerings that can help you upskill quickly.

Careers related to hospitality management

The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online hospitality management program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. As a leader in this area, you’ll enter the workforce prepared to take on leadership positions that will require service, management and technology skills.

Job market outlook

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