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Bachelor of Science
Hospitality Management (3-Year)

Start Date: Fall 2026

Fast Track Your Hospitality Career

Why wait four years to step into a leadership role in the hospitality industry? With JWU’s Three-Year Career-Focused Bachelor’s Degree, you’ll gain the skills, experience and industry connections to launch your career one year early. That’s because our three-year program only requires 90 credits, far less than the 120 credits needed for a traditional four-year degree.

In the Hospitality Management program, you’ll learn about key areas of hospitality, including hotel and resort management, food and beverage management, tourism and event management. 

You’ll learn from our industry expert faculty who have real-world experience while building connections through JWU Charlotte’s broad hospitality network. 

This degree lets you save on tuition, graduate sooner, and jump-start your career while receiving the same rigorous academics as our four-year Hospitality Management degree.

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Academic Credit for Work Experiences

At JWU Charlotte, your education extends beyond the classroom. Through Work-Integrated Learning, you’ll apply coursework to real-world experiences at internships, part-time jobs, research opportunities and more. Faculty and career advisors from JWU’s Experiential Education & Career Services will continue to provide support, connect you with top employers and offer career advising to ensure you develop the essential workplace skills that employers value.

By the time you finish your degree, you’ll be prepared to:

  • Apply hospitality management techniques to address practical challenges in various industry settings.
  • Communicate effectively with guests, teams and stakeholders within hospitality operations.
  • Use data and decision-making tools to improve guest experiences and promote operational success.
  • Examine financial performance to maximize revenue and foster business growth in hospitality organizations.

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Hospitality Labs & Classrooms

Hospitality Dining Room

The dining room is designed to resemble a functioning restaurant, complete with a formal dining area and a back-of-house kitchen. Students create and prepare menus, serve guests and alternate as restaurant managers. This hands-on experience helps students strengthen their leadership abilities, preparing them for success in the hospitality industry.

Launch Experience

Mixology Lab

This lab features workstations designed for students to explore modern bar service. Here, you can craft cocktails, develop recipes, refine your mixology skills and gain practical training in craft brewing.

Launch Experience

Sample Courses

  • Hospitality Strategic Marketing
  • Technology in the Hospitality Industry
  • Managing the Hotel Guest Experience
  • Dynamics of Tourism and Sustainability
  • The Business of Event Management
  • Strategy and Improvement in the Hospitality Industry
  • Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management

In addition to classes, you may have the opportunity to take free electives. Please confirm courses with an academic advisor before scheduling free elective credits.

View Curriculum (PDF)

Career Possibilities

  • Resort Operations Director
  • Destination Marketing Manager
  • Corporate Food & Beverage Manager
  • Tour Operations Manager
  • Hotel General Manager
  • Food & Beverage Operations Manager
  • Hotel Sales and Marketing Manager

Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.

Featured Faculty

Our professors and instructors are dedicated to the success of our students. Learn more about our expert faculty members.

Piyavan Sukalakamala
Piyavan Sukalakamala

Professor

Professor Piyavan Sukalakamala organized the first Johnson & Wales student representation at hospitality venues for The Masters and US Open golf tournaments and created Study Abroad to Thailand.

Associate Professor Sunil Atreya
Sunil Atreya

Associate Professor and College Chair

Sunil Atreya’s background is in hospitality and hotel management, including stints with Marriott and Holiday Inn. He is a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) from the Education Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA).

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Faculty Contact

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Sunil Atreya, CHE
980-598-1524
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