Department of Hospitality and Sport Business Management

Hospitality and sport business management are dynamic, global and ever-expanding industries. Our programs cover hospitality operations – hotels, restaurants and events – hospitality business analytics, sport management and healthcare management.

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Academic Programs

Undergraduate

• Hospitality and Event Experience Management (B.S.) (HEEM)
• Hospitality Industry Management (B.S.) (HSIM)
• Minor in Restaurant Management
• Sport Management (B.S.) (SPTM)
• Hospitality (HEEM or HSIM) B.S. + MBA Accelerated Degree Program
• Minor in Beverage Management
• Minor in Event Management
• Minor in Sport Management
• Minor in Spa and Wellness Management
• Minor in Gastronomy and Cuisines

Graduate

• Hospitality Business Analytics (Ph.D.)
• Hospitality and Sport Business Analytics (M.S.)
• Hospitality Business Management (M.S.)
• MBA + M.S. in Hospitality Business Management Dual Degree
• MBA Specialization in Hospitality Business Management
• MBA Specialization in Healthcare Management

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News

• UD Lerner names Markus Schuckert chair of HSBM - Lerner Dean Oliver Yao has announced the appointment of Markus Schuckert as chair of the Department of Hospitality and Sport Business Management, effective Sept. 1, 2025.
• 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.
• UD Hospitality Community Shines at Stars of the Industry Awards - Six members of the University of Delaware community were honored for their outstanding contributions to hospitality at the Delaware Hotel and Lodging Association’s Stars of the Industry Awards on April 10.
• $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.
• 2024 Lerner College Honors and Achievements - The Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics celebrated several outstanding students on their academic successes during the 2024 Honors and Achievements Day ceremony on May 10, held at the Audion at STAR Campus.