Nutrition and Hospitality Management Accreditation
Accreditation for the B.S. in Nutrition and Hospitality Management
Hospitality Management Program’s Accreditation, Mission Statement and Program Learning Outcomes
The Hospitality Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) through 2026. Accreditation requires the program have established Program and Student Learning Outcomes.
Read on to learn about the program's mission statement, learning outcomes, and career outcomes.
Hospitality Management Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Hospitality Management (HM) program is to prepare a diverse community of students to become successful professionals who aspire to leadership roles in the global hospitality industry and their community.
Hospitality Management Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
While enrolled in Hospitality Management courses, our students will:
- Learn leadership roles in business that are applicable to managing, controlling, and leading a successful operation in the global hospitality industry.
- Demonstrate the technical, social, critical thinking, and communication skills required to be successful in the workplace.
- Gain hands-on and real-world experiences necessary to become successful professionals.
- Acquire a sense of community and social responsibility.
Future career outlook
The Hospitality Management Program prepares students to enter an exciting growing industry.
- Graduates in Hospitality Management have access to a diverse portfolio of career opportunities including foodservice management, lodging/resort management, meeting and event planning, and gaming management.
Median annual earnings of salaried employees in this industry, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, include:
According to the National Restaurant Association, foodservice sales will reach $1 trillion in 2024 in the U.S. By the end of 2024 total industry employment will top 15.7 million. It's obvious that the industry is growing strong and looking to keep up the pace for years to come.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there will be steady growth in travel, creating ample job opportunities for lodging managers. The hotel industry lost more than half a million employees because of COVID (2019-2020). But employee growth has been strong. From 2020 to 2023, the industry has hired more than 400,000 employees to make up for the shortage.
- There's good news. This means there's a historic opportunity for students preparing for the industry during and after 2024. Future professionals have more opportunities and are being offered better benefits and flexibility than in previous years.