Hospitality Industry Management (B.S.)

As a hospitality industry management (HSIM) student, you will develop the analytical skills to prepare you for careers in hospitality consulting and in the corporate office.

The HSIM program is a business degree with a hospitality emphasis. Students are introduced to the analytics of the hospitality industry through a combination of business and hospitality business classes. With this knowledge, students will excel in one of the world’s largest industries.

Program Highlights

Practical Experience

Nothing complements classroom-based learning like practical, on-the-job learning. An integral part of the HSIM curriculum is the requirement for 400 hours of hospitality-related work experience. Students also can join various hospitality student organizations which take students to national industry conferences and provide networking opportunities with leaders and managers in the hospitality field.

Career Development Opportunities

All classes are taught by faculty with significant industry experience and academic credentials. Through the Blue Hen Alumni Network and events like the Hospitality Career Fair and the Paul Wise Executive-in-Residence Speaker Series, industry alumni, leaders and managers frequently visit campus to meet, mentor and hire our students.

Honors in Hospitality Industry Management

The Honors College at UD offers a scholarly and enriching community that extends well beyond graduation. You’ll enjoy smaller, more challenging classes and the opportunity to engage in research and assume leadership roles.

The honors degree requires:

1. All requirements for the B.S. in hospitality industry management
2. All of the UD requirements for the honors baccalaureate degree

Program Requirements

For the most accurate and up-to-date degree requirements, visit UD’s course catalog. Under the Department of Hospitality and Sport Business Management, select “Display Programs” to find your degree and view course options and sequencing.

Career Opportunities

Within 6 months of graduating, for the class of 2024, 100% of Lerner’s hospitality industry management graduates are employed or pursuing further education. For more information on career resources please visit the Lerner Career Services Center.

Top Employers

Some of the top employers of Lerner’s hospitality industry management graduates include:

• Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts
• Hyatt Hotels Corporation
• Marriott International
• Yelp
• Aramark
• PepsiCo
• Premier Hospitality

Top Jobs

Job titles of recent graduates with a hospitality industry management degree include:

• Account Luxury Manager
• Event Sales Coordinator
• Operations Administrator
• Account Executive
• Sales and Management Associate

Visit the Career Outcomes of Lerner hospitality industry management students to see top employers, job titles, salaries and locations.

News

• Lerner Career Lab Prepares Students for Real-World Careers - Lerner Career Services introduces Career Lab, a monthly workshop using employer-designed job simulations to help undergraduate and graduate business students gain hands-on experience, explore career paths and build job-ready skills.
• Lerner Hospitality Students Attend ALIS Conference - The four students worked different shifts to help with the coordination of the conference including registration, information desk and the VIP lounge, and were able to attend conference panels, presentations and workshops.
• Hospitality Icon Anthony Melchiorri Visits UD Lerner - Hospitality industry expert Anthony Melchiorri was featured as part of the Paul Wise speaker series at Lerner College on May 1.
• $71.5 Million Gift to UD Will Transform Lerner College - UD announces largest gift in University's history which will help create Lerner College's Siegfried Hall.
• Lerner Grad Dana Herbert Featured on Two Currently Airing Hulu Shows - Herbert appears on the Retro episode of “Cookie, Cupcake, Cake” and the Car episode of "Cake Toppers."

Learn More

Contact our hospitality administrative team: hospitality-dept@udel.edu; 302-831-6077.

Admissions Information

Learn more about undergraduate admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.