University of North Dakota

What you'll study

This programme combines core business coursework with hospitality-specific modules to build operational, managerial and strategic competence. Expect to study subjects such as hospitality operations, food and beverage management, lodging management, event and conference management, service marketing, human resource management for hospitality, hospitality finance and revenue management, and hospitality law and ethics.

Typical structure includes general education and business foundation courses in areas like accounting, management, marketing and economics, followed by upper-level hospitality courses. Practical learning is emphasised through laboratory exercises, simulations, case studies and a required practicum or supervised internship with an industry employer. Many students also complete a senior capstone project that integrates operations, financial analysis and strategic planning for a hospitality enterprise.

• Core business foundations: accounting, management, marketing, economics.
• Hospitality core: lodging operations, food and beverage management, event planning, service management.
• Applied skills: hospitality financial management, revenue management, human resources, hospitality information systems.
• Experiential learning: practicum/internship, industry projects, capstone.
• Electives and concentrations: sustainable tourism, hospitality analytics, entrepreneurship or international hospitality topics (availability varies).

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a high-school diploma or equivalent. Admission ordinarily requires completion of standard secondary education subjects, including English and mathematics; some background in business, economics or hospitality-related subjects is advantageous but not mandatory. Prospective students typically submit an application form and academic transcripts; additional materials such as a personal statement, résumé or reference may strengthen an application.

The university considers the overall academic record and readiness for college-level study. International applicants must meet English-language proficiency requirements as set by the university. Transfer students are assessed on college-level coursework for equivalency and credit transfer.

Career prospects

Graduates from the Hospitality Administration programme move into a wide range of roles across the hospitality and tourism industries. Typical career paths include hotel and resort management, foodservice and restaurant management, events and conference management, sales and marketing for hospitality brands, revenue or yield management, and human resources in hospitality organisations.

Other opportunities include roles with casino operations, cruise lines, destination management companies, tourism boards, and hospitality consulting. The programme’s emphasis on practical experience and internships aims to help graduates secure entry-level management positions and progress to supervisory and executive roles.

Why study at University of North Dakota

The University of North Dakota offers small-class teaching alongside industry-informed curriculum and opportunities for hands-on learning. Located in Grand Forks, the university maintains connections with regional and national hospitality employers to support internships and practicum placements. Students benefit from faculty with industry experience, career services that assist with placement and résumé development, and a campus environment that supports student organisations and events related to hospitality and tourism.

For students seeking a career-oriented bachelor’s degree that balances business fundamentals with applied hospitality training, UND provides a programme designed to prepare graduates to lead in diverse hospitality settings.