Hospitality and Tourism Management

Cal Lutheran’s Hospitality and Tourism program provides its graduates with a solid foundation on which to build their future careers.

This foundation is based on four core pillars:

1. Rigorous academic classroom instruction by experienced faculty members.
2. Technology-based learning using software applications used by major hospitality companies.
3. Applied hands-on operations and management laboratory training.
4. Practical internships expose students to different industry sectors and help them gain valuable real world experience.

Start Your Journey

In this major, you’ll be prepared for a career in any public sector that involves hospitality, including but not limited to hotel administration, tourism, food service management and customer service.

Developed in partnership with leading industry professionals, your coursework will combine our liberal arts curriculum with an in-depth, cutting edge sequence of courses in hospitality and tourism management. You'll complete a core managerial program to develop skills in operations, finance, facilities, human resources, ethics, and marketing.

Your last year in the program will focus on advanced hospitality management topics. These include Quality Systems (ensuring health and safety, as well as consistent quality of delivery), Business Strategy, and an Executive Roundtable, offering students the opportunity to meet with local, regional, and global executives in the industry.

You’ll also be prepared to pursue these certifications:

• Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA)
• Certified Hospitality Technology Professional
• Cvent Certification: eMarketing

Get hands-on experience

You’ll gain practical knowledge as part of your coursework through active learning, interaction with industry, and applied projects. You will also complete one or more internships, working at organizations in the hospitality industry ranging from restaurant chains to international hotel properties. This combination gives you the opportunity to sharpen your skills in and potentially even secure a job before you graduate!

Your program also includes field trips to local industry leaders, and learning in lab-type courses that include hands-on experience to help you master the skills you’ll need for your career.

Build your professional network

The real-world business experience of your professors will be an invaluable resource during your studies. You’ll also learn directly from company executives through special courses and guest lectures. Because Cal Lutheran is located in the heart of California’s booming tourism industry, you will have access to some of the top hotels, restaurants, and tourist destinations in the world, while working toward your degree.

Our program has been developed in partnership with experienced regional and global industry leaders from international brands such as AmaWaterways, The Cheesecake Factory, Crystal Cruises, Disney, Four Seasons, Hilton, Holland America Group, Marriott, Pleasant Holidays, and others.

Explore the industry around the world

While your classes will cover a variety of global topics, you'll also have the opportunity to study abroad while continuing your hospitality training. Studying international hospitality abroad will help you apply your knowledge and be prepared for an international career.

Save time and money earning your MBA

Add further value to your degree by choosing the 4+1 Option, which gives you a head start on earning an MBA. With 4+1, you’ll be able to take graduate-level courses as part of your undergrad curriculum. After graduation, you’ll only need one additional year to complete your MBA at Cal Lutheran, saving you both time and money.

Programs

Offered as a major (BS)

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