Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and
Tourism
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Hospitality Degree Program Details
Total Credits
120
Transfer Credits
84
Program Duration
4 years
Location
- Washington, DC
- Falls Church, VA
- Online
MSCHE Accredited University
University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.*
Instructors with Travel and Tourism Backgrounds
You’ll study with instructors who know what today’s hospitality businesses need, because they’ve actively worked in the industry. Their grounded insights will help you better apply what you learn in class in practice.
Programs Designed for Busy Lives
Learn while you work with online study, or take classes at our Washington, DC or Falls Church, VA campus locations. Whichever option you choose, you’ll complete a real-world internship experience during your final year.
Hospitality and Tourism Program Overview
Get ready for opportunities in an industry that helps people create memories and experience other cultures—travel, tourism, and hospitality. Our BS in Hospitality and Tourism blends essential general knowledge with business and hospitality skills to equip you with the skills you need to make amazing journeys possible.
What You Will Learn
A Versatile Mix of Leadership, Administration, and Management
Our program takes you through fundamentals of business administration common to any industry, plus specific knowledge for the 21st-century hospitality industry. From planning and events management to customer service and marketing, you’ll develop an understanding of what customers are looking for, and what businesses need to achieve to be successful.
Courses and Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management - 120 Credits
- COMP 110 Computer and Office Applications
- ENGL 101 English Composition I
- ENGL 102 English Composition II
- GNED 112 Student Success Strategies
- MATH 106 College Mathematics
- MATH 110 College Algebra
- ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I
- ACCT 110 Principles of Financial Accounting II
- BUS 110 Foundations of Business
- BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
- ECON 201 Principles of Economics
- FIN 230 Fundamentals of Finance
- MGMT 230 Organizational Behavior
- MGMT 250 Introduction to Business Analysis
- MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing
- HOSP 100 Introduction to Hospitality
- TOUR 110 Principles of Tourism
- HOTO 220 Customer Service Management
- HOTO 230 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
- ENGL 395 Research and Report Writing
- MATH 323 Research and Statistical Analysis
- PSYC 201 Principles of Psychology
- SCIE 312 Environmental Science and Sustainability
- MGMT 305 Organizational Communications
- MGMT 360 Leadership
- MGMT 417 Human Resource Management
- MGMT 427 Operations Management
- HOTO 300 Meetings and Events Management
- HOTO 310 Technology in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
- HOTO 320 Revenue Management
- HOTO 435 Strategic Management and Planning for Hospitality and Tourism
- HOTO 490 Hospitality and Tourism Internship I
- HOTO 495 Hospitality and Tourism Internship II
18 upper-level credits from a concentration area or from an approved course list.
Requirements and Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism will be able to:
- Apply technical and management skills in the hospitality and tourism industry.
- Identify and communicate a long-range vision and strategy for a service organization.
- Plan and monitor the revenue activity of a hotel or facility.
- Participate in financial activities such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply:
- Submission of a completed application for admission.
- Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
- Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
- Submit proof of attainment of at least an associate degree.
- Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
- Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
- Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
- Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
- Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
- Bachelor’s Degree Tuition: $240 per credit hour
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.
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*University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or Commission). The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status was reaffirmation on March 18, 2025. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. MSCHE is a global institutional accreditor recognized by the United States Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (“candidacy status”) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.