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.

Research Spotlight

Faculty research investigates celebrity CEOs and risk-taking behavior for restaurant businesses

Research led by Seoki Lee, professor of hospitality management, found that restaurants with celebrity CEOs may exhibit more risk-taking behavior when these CEOs are hired from outside the company or if the business is increasingly active in franchising.

Learn more about his research