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.

Industry Spotlight

Reggie Aggarwal named 2025 Hospitality Executive of the Year

The Penn State School of Hospitality Management and the Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society (PSHRS) have named Reggie Aggarwal, founder and CEO of Cvent, as 2025 Hospitality Executive of the Year. Aggarwal will be honored at the 2025 PSHRS Industry Awards and Reception, which will take place at 4:30 p.m. on April 8, 2025, at the Nittany Lion Inn.

Learn more about this year's Hospitality Executive of the Year