Overview

Columbia Southern University's online Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in hospitality and tourism provides students with the knowledge necessary to pursue or advance in a career in hospitality and tourism. This degree program focuses on the management, operations, administration and more for hotel and tourism properties. Graduates may be interested in pursuing careers in restaurant or hotel management, event planning, sales and marketing management and more.

Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program equips graduates with a knowledge of business theories, policies, and procedures that prepares them to assume a responsible position within the world of business. In addition to fundamental business and management procedures, graduates also acquire skills in decision making, problem solving, and leadership.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

• Analyze financial statements.
• Examine the effects of globalization on their work environment.
• Apply managerial decision making through utilizing best practices in business.
• Interpret business concepts, principles, and financial strategies.

Student Achievement

Hospitality and Tourism Concentration

Prepares students for professions within the wide array of hospitality and tourism, including lodging, food service, tourism, and recreation related industries. This concentration is designed for both individuals seeking entry into the hospitality and tourism industry and professionals currently in the hospitality and tourism industry who are seeking to enhance their skills and ability to advance into supervisory or management positions.

Concentration Outcomes

• Examine best practices to hospitality management functions.
• Examine best practices to tourism management functions.