With a Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree from our Culinary Institute of New York (CINY), you’ll learn more than how to provide exceptional service. You’ll learn how to provide exceptional leadership.
Creating the perfect guest experience takes a passion for making people feel special. It’s about taking pride in even the smallest details. It also takes the kinds of skills you’ll learn with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management from CINY.
From catering halls to conference centers, cruise lines to country clubs, and resorts to retirement communities, there’s no shortage of opportunities for a stable, rewarding career with potential for advancement — and a career in hospitality is rewarding in more ways than one: when you can create a truly special experience for a guest, it’s a special experience for you, too.
Jobs for Hospitality Management majors could be even more abundant. According to BLS projections, leadership positions in hospitality could grow at a rate three timesthat of all other occupations.* Now more than ever, the hospitality industry needs people who are ready to lead: people with the skills you’ll learn with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management.
Where better to learn about dining, hospitality, and tourism than in one of the world’s great destination cities?** The New York City metro area is home to nearly 700 hotels, almost 24,000 dining establishments… and the Culinary Institute of New York.
Not only will you be in the heart of it all, but you’ll learn from instructors who’ve made their hospitality careers here. They’ve proven themselves in one of the most demanding markets in the world. They've earned their expertise through experience, and they’re ready to pass what they’ve learned on to you.
From those professors, you’ll learn about:
Building and maintaining customer relationships
Sales and marketing techniques
Hotel management
Restaurant management
Managerial accounting
Hospitality law
CINY’s fully accredited Hospitality Management curriculum focuses heavily on industry-specific business principles, as well as the communication skills you’ll need to create truly exceptional guest experiences. And as a BBA candidate, you’ll also be able to choose one of two areas of concentration:
Culinary Management: Learn about the finer points of menu planning and design, catering management, cooking principles and techniques, and creating cost-effective budgets for food, beverage, and staff expenses.
Tourism and Destination Management: Build your proficiency in meeting and event planning, destination marketing, and niche tourism (for example, activity-based tourism or tours to cultural heritage sites).
Both concentrations place a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship in hospitality. No matter where you dream of working — a hotel, restaurant, resort, or even a cruise ship or theme park — you’ll have what you need, not only to succeed in your career but to exceedyour expectations.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management?
With our three (3)-semester academic calendar, full-time Hospitality Management majors can complete their degree in less than three (3) years — just eight (8) semesters on campus.
Hospitality Management Degree Requirements:
120 total credits
66 credits of major-related courses
54 credits of general education and related courses
CINY also offers a fully online curriculum, as well as a hybrid program that combines the flexibility of remote learning with in-person classes.
Every department within a hospitality enterprise — from guest relations to housekeeping to security — relies on technology to keep everything running smoothly. In this course, Hospitality Management majors will gain an understanding of the various systems used in room inventory management, sales, guest accounting, property management interfaces, and food and beverage applications.
Candidates for the Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree must meet the following general admissions requirements:
Applicants must possess either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
Applicants must also submit a completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.
Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.
Our dedicated financial aid counselors work one-on-one with every single CINY student to secure them the maximum possible financial aid package: a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans to help cover our already affordable tuition and fees.
When it comes to figuring out how to pay for your education, you’ll never be on your own. It’s one of the main reasons why U.S. News & World Report has ranked Monroe as one of theBest Value Schools in Regional Universities North for years.
After graduation, many of our students find employment right here in New York. Others find adventures working in international hospitality. Whether you’re looking to manage a Michelin-star restaurant or a gorgeous Caribbean resort, you’ll be ready to take on new leadership positions that include:
Real-world experience is a hallmark of every Monroe degree. In the field of hospitality management especially — a field that relies on face-to-face interactions — it’s essential that our students receive hands-on learning opportunities.
That’s why every BBA student completes at least two (2) hospitality internships before they graduate, accruing a minimum of 220 hours of practical experience in some of the finest venues in New York City, including:
Students also gain experience working at The Dining Lab, CINY’s acclaimed student-run restaurant; and at The Pastry Kiosk, our on-campus, student-run café. You’ll build your résumé and confidence at the very same time.
Discover What You Can Achieve
With a Hospitality Management degree, you’ll be ready to embark on a career that’s as satisfying to you as it will be to your guests. When it’s done right, great hospitality can seem almost effortless — but it takes professionals working tirelessly to maintain a standard of excellence.
It’s a standard we’re proud to uphold at CINY. With your Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, you’ll have what it takes to do the same.
