Georgia Southern University

What you'll study

The programme blends core business education with hospitality-specific courses to develop managerial competence across the industry. Typical subjects include Principles of Hospitality Management, Food and Beverage Operations, Lodging Management, Event and Meeting Management, Hospitality Marketing, Hospitality Finance and Revenue Management, Human Resources for Service Organisations, and Hospitality Law and Ethics.

Students take foundational business modules in accounting, economics, marketing and organisational behaviour to build analytical and leadership skills. Applied learning components commonly include service operations labs, foodservice practicum, hospitality technology, and a supervised internship or practicum in an industry setting.

Assessment methods emphasise real-world application and often include case studies, group projects, operational simulations, industry reports and a culminating internship or capstone project that integrates management, finance and strategic planning for a hospitality enterprise.

Entry requirements

Applicants are typically expected to hold a high school diploma or recognised secondary qualification. Admissions usually consider academic performance (GPA or equivalent) alongside a record of extracurricular activity or work experience in hospitality when available. Standardised tests (such as the SAT or ACT) may be optional or considered where submitted.

Transfer applicants should provide college transcripts; those with prior post‑secondary credit may be eligible for advanced standing. International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through recognised tests or prior study in English, and provide equivalent academic documentation.

Some practical experience in customer service, foodservice or front‑line hospitality roles is advantageous but not always mandatory. Applicants may also be asked for a personal statement outlining interest in the field and career goals.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of roles in hotels, resorts, restaurants, event companies, cruise lines, tourism boards and corporate hospitality departments. Typical job titles include Hotel or Resort Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Events and Conference Manager, Sales and Revenue Analyst, Guest Services Manager, and Catering Director.

With experience, alumni progress into senior management, regional operations, development and asset management roles, or into specialist functions such as revenue management, hospitality consulting and tourism destination management. The degree also provides a foundation for postgraduate study in business, hospitality administration or tourism management.

Why study at Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern’s hospitality education is delivered within a business‑focused environment that emphasises both managerial theory and hands‑on practice. The College of Business holds AACSB accreditation, signalling a commitment to quality in business education and curricular rigour.

Students benefit from industry partnerships and internship opportunities that leverage the university’s regional connections, including coastal and urban hospitality markets. Small class sizes, faculty with applied industry experience, dedicated career services and applied learning facilities support students’ professional development and job placement.

The programme’s balance of practical labs, industry placements and core business training readies graduates to step into supervisory and management roles across the diverse and growing hospitality sector.