Hospitality Management

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Hospitality Management

Hospitality Management

"I think with anything you do in life it is important to have a strong foundation. The education I have received from �鶹��ý Lafayette has given me that, and I feel confident that, because of this, I will find success in my career.”

Morgan creates unforgettable experiences for people through hospitality management

You should major in hospitality management if:

You love entertaining friends and family and get a thrill from hosting special events.
You dream of running your own restaurant, planning and managing events, or working at places like Disney or luxury resorts.
You love to travel and to help people, and you want a career that lets you do both.

Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and our hospitality management program prepares you to work in event marketing and management, food service, guest services, hotel and lodging, or resort operations.

Work in hospitality management during your classes and gain real-life experiences. Plus, you’ll get the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications, which will help you stand out when starting your career.

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What's Hospitality Management Like?

Lab work
Research
Internships
Presentations
Writing
Group work & collaboration

Top 1%

We are among the top 1% of business schools worldwide accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB.

Life as a Hospitality Management Major

Students preparing food in a kitchen for the University of �鶹��ý at Lafayette Lunch Club.

Internships & Work Experience

Hospitality management majors operate an on-campus restaurant called , which includes developing menus, budgeting, managing staff, culinary arts, and guest service. In a separate lab, our students learn food safety and preparation techniques. Through our hospitality management program, all students graduate with 800 hours of industry work experience — plus another 150 hours from internships.

Tourism in Lafayette

Lafayette’s location in the heart of Cajun Country attracts thousands of visitors who spend hundreds of millions of dollars every year. Our culture is known for its delicious food, unique landscapes, and welcoming people. You’ll learn how to share that culture with people who are just visiting or who call Lafayette home.

Travel & Organizations

Travel around Lafayette, New Orleans, and the state to learn about managing venues, restaurants, and hotels. Through the Ragin’ Hospitality Association student organization, you can attend national and state conventions to network and get involved in the hospitality management industry.

Certifications

Through our hospitality management classes, you can earn national certifications, including ServSafe Food Safety and ServSafe Alcohol. Our students have a 95% pass rate on the Hotel Industry Analytics Certification, which measures professionals’ ability to analyze hotel industry data and use it to make business decisions.

Our hospitality management degree is the only four-year program in �鶹��ý accredited by Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA).

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Our hospitality management program is one of 9 programs in the United States that is accredited by both AACSB and ACPHA.

Each year, the programs in the Moody College of Business are competitively ranked at a national level.

Hospitality Management Courses According to Students

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HMGT 101: Introduction to Hospitality Management

We listened to general managers of restaurants, travel agents, housing directors for national parks, and many more explain what they do. It really opened my eyes to just how many job opportunities there are in this field!”

Christina Chauffe, Hospitality Management Major

HMGT 371: Lodging Management I

We learned about the ins and outs of hotel operations. We also took hotel tours to see the front-of-house and back-of-house operations, which was another great chance to learn about job and internship opportunities these businesses were offering.”

Sadie Mouledoux, Hospitality Management Major

Careers in Hospitality Management

Madeleine Comeaux

“Working in hospitality, you have the opportunity to ‘make magic,’ as it is often coined when working for The Walt Disney Company. As hospitality management professionals, it is our job to create an experience for our guests and it is our responsibility to make things right when we fall short in our promise.”

Hospitality Management, '18

Cast Member at Disney

Meet Madeleine Comeaux

Jobs in Hospitality Management

Special Events Coordinator
Business Advisor
Restaurant Manager
Travel Agent
Cruise Director
Catering Company Owner
Hotel General Manager

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements

To major in hospitality management, you must meet the University's admissions requirements.
See the full admission requirements.

Graduation Requirements

All hospitality management majors must complete 120 credit hours and pass all selected courses with a C or higher to graduate.

You must also complete 800 hours of industry work experience, plus complete 150 internship hours.

To earn a minor in hospitality management, you must take at least 18 credit hours of hospitality management courses. At least 6 hours need to be at the 300/400 level.

Students in any major can earn a business minor. Business majors can apply with the Moody Business Office of Student Services by email. Non-business majors will need to contact the Dean’s Office of their college. See requirements above for a hospitality management minor or check out another business minor:

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