BSBA in Hospitality, Events, & Tourism
Five years from now, will you be managing a world-renowned hotel? Or running a Michelin star restaurant? Nichols’ BSBA in Hospitality, Events, & Tourism will prepare you for the working world with hands-on experiential learning and a carefully crafted curriculum that covers all aspects of the hospitality industry. No matter what kind of business you choose to enter, you’ll have the knowledge and skills necessary to make it in the competitive realm of hospital
Learn From The Best, Work With The Best
Why settle for anything less than the best? Students study under experienced faculty members—like a former Director of Corporate Governance for the Mohegan Tribe and the former Operations Manager of Park Suites—and participate in internships at internationally renowned hospitality behemoths like Walt Disney World and Marriott.
Careers in Hospitality Management
Our specialized focus on career readiness transforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders. As of July 2021, The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that there are 10.1 million open positions in the accommodations and food service industry. These jobs call for leaders who thrive on social interaction and excel in collaborative problem-solving. The demand is only growing, and the industry needs fresh voices from transformative students like you.
Possible roles in Hospitality, Events, & Tourism include:
- Hotel Manager
- Event Planner
- Travel Distributor
- Tourism Promoter
- Customer Relations Manager
- Wedding Planner
- Cruise Ship Director
- Restaurateur
- Casino Manager
Hospitality managers may find themselves working in settings such as:
- Convention centers
- Wedding venues
- Restaurants
- Hotels and resorts
- Casinos
- Cruise lines
Where Could You Work? Dream Big.
Internships & Experiential Learning
Every Nichols College student benefits from an experiential learning opportunity. Students explore their passions by working with real businesses, community partners, or industry experts on projects that make an impactful difference. Because of our specialized focus on career readiness, students graduate with the experience and confidence they need to succeed in the real world.
All Hospitality students complete internships in the industry. In 2024, students participated in an average of 2-3 event-based consulting projects each (58 completed participations.)