Hospitality Program

The Bachelor of Science degree in Management with a concentration in Hospitality offers a wide variety of career choices with tremendous opportunities. Worldwide, millions of jobs exist in the field of hospitality for qualified candidates.
The Hospitality program is dedicated to providing students the highest level of instruction in preparation for careers in the hospitality industry. In addition to courses that are designed to give instruction specific to the industry, students complete a variety of liberal arts and management courses to ensure their ability to become meaningful contributors in a variety of organizations.  

Early in the freshman year, Hospitality students begin making connections with industry professionals who will help to shape their future. Spending personal time among industry professionals gives students an opportunity to confirm their desire to engage in coursework that will lead to a rewarding career in a hotel or travel company. 
 

First Year
Credit hours CM105 Public Speaking3
 EC101 Macroeconomics3
 EN101 English3
 EN102 English II3
 IS105 Common Experience3
 MA107/117 College Algebra/Finite Math*3
 TH101 Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism3
 TH106 Event and Convention Planning3
 TH107 Introduction to World Destinations¥3
  Free Elective 3  Total Credits30 
Second Year
Credit hours AC121 Financial Accounting
3
 AC122 Managerial Accounting3
 CS101 Computer Concepts and Applications3
 MA121 Basic Statistics3
 MG201 Principles of Management3
 MG303 Managerial Communications3 PS101 Introduction to Psychology3
 TH201 Hospitality Sales and Marketing3
 TH225 Hotel and Lodging Management3
  Free Elective3
  Total Credits30
 Third Year
Credit hours CS245 Management Application and Information Systems 3 FI201 Principles of Business Finance 3 IS210 Professional Development for Internship§ 1 LA305 Understanding Hospitality Law3 
 MG315 International Management¥3
 MG321 Organizational Behavior3
 PS315 Social Psychology 3 TH300/
 TH305/
 TH350
 Food and Beverage Management/ Housekeeping Operations/ Front Office Operations
 3  Science Elective 3/4  Social Sciences Elective3 
  Free Elective 
3 
  Total Credits31/32 
 Fourth Year
Credit hours MG304 Leadership and Ethics3 
 MG390 Management Internship† 3 MG435 Operations Management 3 MG441 Business Policy and Strategic Management 3 TH410 Contemporary Issues In Hospitality
 3
 English Elective
3
  Free Elective (2)
6
  Humanities Elective3
 Social Sciences Elective3  Total Credits30

A completed application form. We recommend that international students apply via the International Student Online Application.

A $50 application fee.

An official transcript sent directly from your secondary school. Photocopies of transcripts are not acceptable. Transcripts must be translated into English. If you are not able to provide an official, translated transcript, we recommend that you utilize the services of the Center for Educational Documentation (opens in new window), to provide Fisher College with appropriate documentation.

Official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or its equivalent. Fisher accepts a variety of other language examinations, such as:

Paper-based TOEFL (PbT)

Computer-based TOEFL (CbT)

Internet-based TOEFL (IbT)

IELTS exam

Cambridge PET exam

The STEP Eiken exam (Japan)

The ESPT exam (Korea)

iTEP Academics: The International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) with a minimum score of Level 5 or higher. TheiTEP score is valid for two years.

The minimum TOEFL score required for direct acceptance is 61iBT. Students with lower scores may be conditionally accepted to Fisher, or be required to attend language development courses. Students take college-level courses at the discretion of their Academic Advisor. (The school code for Fisher College is 3391.)

A notarized, current bank statement verifying that the student has a minimum of $49,000.00 U.S. Dollars in a cash account available for his or her use. If the bank account is not in the student's name, then a notarized letter of support should accompany the notarized bank statement from the holder of the account. Most consulates around the world require the applicant to prove that he or she is able to pay for his or her entire program of study.

Official college transcripts. If you intend to transfer from another college/university, you will need to forward official transcripts from that college as well as written course descriptions.

Transfer Release Form. International students transferring their I-20 from another college or language school must submit a transfer release form and a copy of their I-20 from the last college attended. All transfer students must be in good academic standing, must owe no money to their previous college, and must not have any judicial or criminal complaints against them.

The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request additional information to determine admissions eligibility.

If you would like to inquire about specific accommodations upon enrollment, please contact the Student Accessibility Services.