Hospitality Management Undergraduate Program

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Do you enjoy working with people? Love going the extra mile to make customers feel appreciated and satisfied?

Designed for students just like you who have an interest in pursuing a vast spectrum of far-reaching service-oriented careers, the world-class School of Hospitality Management (SHM) undergraduate program at Penn State will help you make your professional mark within the hospitality sector — in a way that reflects your unique career and lifestyle goals.

Major

B.S. in Hospitality Management

This multidisciplinary undergraduate program combines a broad educational foundation with “real-world experiences” and other opportunities for students to hone their leadership, business and communication skills. By tailoring the flexible curriculum to meet your specific needs and interests, you may pursue an emphasis in restaurant management, hotel management, or institutional management.

See Also — Minor

Intercollege Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management is one of the most prestigious and well-respected programs of its kind in the nation.

Alumni Spotlight

Master’s degree in hospitality management propels alumna to career success

The first-ever graduate of the Penn State School of Hospitality Management Master of Professional Studies program, Juliana Pagan was honored at the school’s annual Alumni Awards ceremony. Pagan received the Emerging Professionals-Graduate award, which honors those who demonstrate consistent career progression and leadership in their job in the hospitality industry — something she credits to her master’s degree.

Learn more about her career

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