Graduates of this program build rewarding careers as administrators and creative professionals in hotels; restaurants; resorts and country clubs; conference centers; event planning; retirement communities; banquet and catering facilities; retail and marketing; airlines; cruise lines; travel agencies; tour companies; tourist bureaus; travel journals; corporate travel departments; recreation; cultural heritage sites; and other areas. Prepare for these opportunities through the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Hospitality Management at St. John’s University. Offered through the Collins College of Professional Studies, the 120-credit program provides the knowledge, skills, and experience to succeed in this booming industry. Hospitality and tourism services are among today’s fastest-growing fields, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experts in the UN World Tourism Organization predict that the industries account for 10% of global GDP and provides around one in 10 jobs worldwide. The demand will be especially great for well-educated managers. The program focuses on fundamental competencies that are vital for future managers. With the program’s extensive professional connections in the industry, students gain real-world experience through valuable internships throughout the New York metropolitan area and abroad. They also have the strong liberal arts and business courses to pursue graduate or law study. There is also master’s degree in International Hospitality Management, open to all undergraduate majors, which can be started early by qualified students.
- Degree Type
- BS
- Area of Interest
- Sport, Hospitality & Fashion
- Associated Colleges or Schools
- Program Location
- Queens Campus
- Required Credit Hours
- 120
Program Contact
We are here to answer any questions you may have about the Hospitality Management program and admission process.
Opportunities
The Hospitality Management program has already been successful for many students. Some of our graduates from the class of 2021 and 2022 have already landed the following positions at Conrad Midtown: Group Desk Manager, Executive Meeting Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Event Manager, Front Desk Coordinator and HR Coordinator.
Students majoring in hospitality management are strongly encouraged to complete a 125-hour internship. An internship allows students to gain hands-on experience and become comfortable working in this fast-paced industry. St. John’s HMT students are afforded opportunities to work at some of the top hotels and entertainment venues in the New York City metropolitan area and beyond. A partial list of internship partners is provided below:
- Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando
- Madison Square Garden
- Waldorf Astoria New York
- St. James Club, Morgan Bay, St. Lucia
- Brooklyn Nets
- Garden City Hotel
- New York Athletic Club
- Pink Monkey Events
- US Open Tennis
St. John’s offers support and guidance to students interested in securing internships and job placement upon graduation. Internships and job placements are not guaranteed and some are secured directly by the student without direct guidance from the University. Some positions may have been held prior to enrollment at the University.
International Internships
The hospitality management program at St. John’s University offers students the opportunity to study abroad for a semester, while earning 3–6 credits with an unpaid internship at a major hospitality site in Rome, Italy; Paris, France; or Limerick, Ireland. The international internships in hospitality management have been developed in order to provide practical experience in various aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry to further prepare hospitality management majors for their professional careers. It also provides students with a global perspective of the industry.
In addition, the Office of Global Studies works closely with HMT faculty members to offer meaningful study abroad experiences for HMT students. Through the University’s well-established study abroad program, students may find themselves studying cruise management aboard a cruise liner in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean or learning about resort management at a major vacation destination.
Goals and outcomes/performance indicators
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically about business issues
- Students will be able to diagnose and categorize a problem
- Students will be able to gather and analyze relevant data needed to address the problem
- Students will be able to identify and evaluate competing solutions
- Demonstrate proficiency in information literacy about business issues.
- Students will be able to understand and apply fundamental concepts
- Students will be able to design a research objective appropriate to the assignment
- Students will be able to locate information from a variety of sources
- Demonstrate the ability to write skillfully about business issues
- Students will be able to address assignment appropriately
- Students will be able to write grammatically correct and well-presented material in standard business English
- Students will be able submit written assignments that are coherent, organized, and concise
- Demonstrate skill in oral presentation about business issues.
- Students will be able to use evidence and research appropriate to topic and organize the materials for presentation
- Students will be able to engage the audience, using language appropriate to audience and assignment
- Students will be able to use appropriate and effective supplementary materials
- Demonstrate the understanding of the foundations and importance of business ethics and social responsibility
- Students will be able to understand diversity issues in the workplace and society
- Students will be able to identify appropriate values in various business situations
- Students will be able to identify ethical behavior in a given business situations
Learn Hospitality and Tourism in NYC
Diverse classes taught by scholarly professors and industry professionals
Eligible HMT UG students will have the ability to start the fast-track program to secure their MS (5-year program)
Close proximity to NYC, the largest hospitality employers in the world, and the most prominent travel destination
Students can specialize in four professional tracks: Hotel, Foodservice, Event, Tourism
Hands-on learning experience: Internships, service-learning, student clubs, research competition, etc.
Major Area Requirements: 36 Credits
Required Coursework: 21 Credits from the following courses:
| Course | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | 1000 | Orientation of Hospitality Management | 3 |
| HMT | 1003 | Food and Beverage Service | 3 |
| HMT | 1005 | Travel and Tourism | 3 |
| HMT | 1007 | Hospitality Law and Ethics | 3 |
| HMT | 1009 | Capstone Hospitality Management | 3 |
| HMT | 1030 | Hospitality Marketing | 3 |
| MGT | 1003 | Financial Management | 3 |
Elective Coursework: 15 Credits from any HMT Elective
Business Area: 21 Credits:
Required Coursework: 21 Credits from the following courses:
| Course | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | 1007 | Fundamentals of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC | 1008 | Fundamentals of Accounting II | 3 |
| BLW | 1001 | Law and Business | 3 |
| CUS | 1102 | Software Applications | 3 |
| ECO | 1001 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| ECO | 1002 | Principles of Economics II | 3 |
| MGT | 1001 | Principles of Management I | 3 |
Free Electives: 12 Credits
Other Liberal Arts Requirements: 9 Credits
3 Credits from the following course:
| Course | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG | 1006 | Effective Business Writing | 3 |
3 Credits from either or:
| Course | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH | 1003 | Introduction to College Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH | 1021 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
3 Credits from either or:
| Course | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY | 1001 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC | 1001 | General Sociology | 3 |
Core Requirements: 42 Credits
36 Credits from the following courses:
| Course | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNY | 1000C | Discover New York | 3 |
| FYW | 1000C | First Year Writing | 3 |
| ENG | 1100C | Literature in a Global Context | 3 |
| HIS | 1000C | Emergence of a Global Society | 3 |
| PHI | 1000C | Philosophy of the Human Person | 3 |
| PHI | 1020 or 2200 series | Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI | 3000C | Metaphysics
| 3
|
| SCI
| 1000C
| Scientific Inquiry
| 3
|
| SPE
| 1000C
| Public Speaking for the College Student
| 3
|
| THE
| 1000C
| Perspectives on Christianity
| 3
|
| THE
| 1040 Series
| Theology
| 3
|
| THE
| Any THE Elective
| 3
|
And: Modern Foreign Language/Cultural Studies: 6 Credits from:
6 Credits from any second language or:
| Course | Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART
| 1000C
| The Creative Process
| 3
|
| LAC
| 1000C
| Language and Culture
| 3
|
Minors
Students majoring in other disciplines are able to complete a minor in either Event Management or Food Service Management by completing 18 credit hours in department-designated courses.
**This program also has a Pathways to MS International Hospitality Management. To get more information on our Pathways program, please visit our CCPS Pathways page or contact your academic advisor.
Digital Badge Options
In addition to our major in Hospitality Management, students interested in enhancing their skill set also have the option of earning Digital Badges in various fields. In order to obtain a badge, students must complete all required activities/classes for the badge they wish to be awarded. For a complete listing of those badges, please visit this link.
Experiencing Luxury Hospitality: St. John’s Students Visit Five-Star Hotel
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management program in The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies recently experienced the world of luxury hospitality during an exclusive visit to The Peninsula New York, a five-star hotel located on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
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Featured Success Stories
Overcoming Obstacles: Alicia Furnari ’23CCPS is a Rising Star in Hospitality Management
Despite facing challenges posed by an autoimmune condition, Alicia Furnari ’23CCPS, a soon-to-be double alumna of St. John’s, found unwavering support from the University. This fostered her growth as a Hospitality Management undergraduate, and later, as a graduate student and rising star in the hospitality industry.
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“The professors genuinely care about us and go out of their way to prepare us for the future,” she said. “They use their network to help us discover opportunities that most students wouldn’t know about.”
Empowering Beauty: Alumna Shines in Work with The Makeup on Wheels Foundation
When Stephanie Debes was born five months premature with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, doctors informed her parents that she was expected to live less than a week. Twenty-nine years later, she is the force behind The Makeup on Wheels Foundation, a Staten Island, NY-based nonprofit that seeks to empower those with disabilities.
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Ms. Debes is a New York State-licensed esthetician, a special-effects makeup artist, and a disabilities awareness advocate.
My Journey into a Hospitality Career as a First-Generation Latinx Student
As a first-generation Latinx student navigating the dynamic environment of St. John’s University, I am driven by the challenges and opportunities that will prepare me for a successful career in hospitality management.
In this blog, I share some valuable experiences that have ignited my passion and equipped me with the skills needed to make a significant impact in the hospitality industry.
