This degree is the perfect fit for students who are interested in hospitality, particularly those who have a passion for traveling and working abroad. Students who pursue this degree focus on international hospitality and business courses, increase their language proficiency skills, study abroad for one semester, and complete a professional internship in the hospitality industry.
This degree is nationally recognized by the Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education.
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA).
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Are you willing to commit to a semester abroad? Are you willing to commit to additional language requirements and business courses to further enhance your opportunities in the international business arena? These are valuable traits for a hospitality career in a field that is not only broad, but also growing and Northern Arizona University can help.
By pursuing this degree, you will receive rigorous training to become a leader in the global hospitality industry. You will take one term of studies abroad, and will partner with one of our study abroad programs in Holland, England, Germany, Aruba, Mexico, Macao, and Australia. All participating schools offer instruction in English.
To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
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In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
| Major GPA | 2.5 |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 114 |
| Foreign Language | Required |
| Study Abroad | Required |
| Progression Plan Link | View Progression Plan |
Concepts and Principles of International Hospitality Management
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the following knowledge and skills to manage hotels and restaurants in an efficient and effective manner:
Take the following 76 units with a minimum GPA of 2.5:
Hospitality Administration Core (46 units)
You must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English that is equivalent to four terms of university coursework in the same language. You may satisfy this requirement by taking language courses or by testing out of all or part of it by taking CLEP exams.
Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.