This hospitality business administration program equips students with the skills to meet the demands of Arizona's growing hospitality industry. Combining essential industry knowledge with practical training, students will develop business skills specific to hospitality, focusing on key concepts for success in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and event venues. Graduates will be prepared for managerial positions with opportunities for advancement in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.
To receive a bachelor of professional studies degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 90 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the general 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 | 90 |
| Major GPA | C |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 114 |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
| AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-A | Recommended |
| AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-B | Recommended |
| Progression Plan Link | Not Available |
Purpose Statement
The three-year Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Business Administration equips students with the skills required to meet the evolving demands of Arizona's hospitality industry, one of the state's largest and fastest-growing sectors. As the need for skilled professionals grows, this program plays a key role in workforce development in the region.
This reduced-credit degree combines essential industry skills with practical training through internships, ensuring students gain practical exposure. The curriculum emphasizes core hospitality business principles and management strategies, preparing students to apply these concepts effectively in real-world settings.
Graduates will be prepared for managerial positions across a variety of sectors, including hotels, restaurants, resorts, and event venues. They will possess the skills to manage staff, oversee operations, and ensure guest satisfaction, with opportunities to advance into higher-level roles. This program opens doors to diverse career opportunities in one of the world's largest and fastest-growing industries.
Student Learning Outcomes
This major requires 90 units distributed as follows:
Take the following 90 units:
Preprofessional Coursework (35 units)
Professional Coursework (55 units)
Students enrolled in this plan may not enroll in or pursue the following due to the number of overlapping units:
Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 90 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 General Studies Requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.