Washington State University at Vancouver

What you'll study

Instruction focuses on operating domestic and international hospitality businesses with an emphasis on strategic management and stakeholder-aware decision making. Key learning areas highlighted by the program include:

• Business fundamentals of hotels, restaurants, resorts and tourist destinations
• Strategic management to increase revenue, coordinate sales and streamline facility operations
• Applied operations skills such as revenue forecasting, professional sales, event planning and corporate service
• Strategic problem solving for analysing operational issues and closing service gaps
• Cultural competency to manage international business operations and diverse teams

Entry requirements

The program page does not list specific admissions criteria. Note that to graduate with the major students must complete a documented industry work-experience requirement (see below); discuss admissions and degree planning with an academic coordinator to ensure you meet major benchmarks.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for managerial and operational leadership positions across hospitality segments. Typical career fields named by the program include:

• International hotel and resort administration
• Restaurant and franchise management
• Convention centre and sports facility management
• Casino and entertainment venue services
• Airline operations management
• Tourism attractions and destination marketing
• Corporate purchasing, marketing, sales and human resources

Scholarships & funding angle

While the program text does not list specific scholarships, students are encouraged to consult WSU Vancouver’s financial aid and college resources. Because the degree requires a substantial paid work component and offers study-abroad options, plan finances early to cover living costs during placements and international study.