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BBA in Management - Hospitality and Tourism Management

 

With a Lubin BBA in Hospitality and Tourism Management, you really can go anywhere—a five-star Manhattan restaurant, an elite hotel in Hong Kong, or a sustainable tourism site in Brazil. You can:
  • launch an exciting and fulfilling career with opportunities to work in destinations around the world
  • manage prestigious venues in New York
  • even start your own business
Lubin's Hospitality and Tourism Management concentration:
  • is the only AACSB-accredited program in the New York City area
  • focuses on management unlike other programs that emphasize technical skills
  • prepares you to rise to leadership positions in tourism, hotel and restaurant management, and event planning and management
And studying in a city with so many five-star establishments advances you faster!
$8 Billion
In New York City, hospitality and tourism contribute an average of $8 billion a year to the economy of the five boroughs. (Source: NYC & Company)

 

Lubin's Hospitality and Tourism Management Program prepares you to analyze and respond as a manager to factors shaping the industry, including the need to develop more sustainable business models with consideration to the environment, society, culture and the economy. You will address changing technology, legal implications, human resources, safety and security issues. Learn about domestic and international trends. Through Lubin, you gain
  • A strong business core as you focus on Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Opportunities to study abroad as you focus on Hospitality and Tourism Management for better understanding of this global industry
  • Certified knowledge of safety and security in the hospitality industry
  • Broad understanding and critical analysis of travel, tourism, and policy
Click to view curriculum for the BBA in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

 

Lubin puts you at the center of the world's business life, through a network of alumni and corporate partners that reaches into major financial institutions, media companies, and growing businesses in every industry. Through our LinkedIn mentoring program, you will connect with prominent Lubin alumni in your field. We get you out of the classroom and into internships and career-opening events. We also get you out and involved in this lively metropolitan area. Our New York City campus gives you the connections, the opportunities, and the access to launch your career successfully.

Take full advantage of your dedicated team of advisers while you're here. They can guide you through the program and into your career, opening doors and making connections for you.

Pace University is #1. According to U.S.News & World Report's Short List, Pace is one of the top five schools in the U.S. for internship placement. That makes Pace the No. 1 school for internships in metro New York.

Gain valuable experience in one or more internships—with internationally respected companies. Students in Hospitality and Tourism program complete a minimum 400-hour internship at sites that have included:

  • Abigail Kirsch Catering
  • Gramercy Tavern
  • Hilton
  • Lorelei Enterprises & Events Inc.
  • Marriott
  • New York City Convention and Visitor's Bureau (NYC & Company)
  • Ritz Carlton (New York and Westchester)
  • Trump Hotel Soho
831 students from 81 countries. Build your global network and take it with you when you graduate!

 

The application process can feel stressful—lots of forms to fill out, deadlines, tours, interviews—but know that we are right here with you every step of the way. Visit the "How to Apply" page for easy guidelines for submitting your application. In addition to the application, official high school transcripts, and college transcripts (for transfer students), a personal statement/essay, and two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes are required for admission. SAT I, ACT, and/or TOEFL scores should be sent directly to the Admissions office.

For admission information, please contact:

New York City campus
Undergraduate Admission
Phone: 212-346-1323
E-mail: ugnyc@pace.edu
 

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    As a manager in Hospitality and Tourism, you join a sector with an influential global presence. Worldwide, tourism ranks as one of the top three industries in at least 63 countries.
  • Enjoy good pay: $38,000 average starting salary for Hospitality and Tourism majors (Source: Pace University Career Services Annual Reports). 40% of those who start their careers in the travel industry go on to earn more than $100,000 a year (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics). $53,970 mean annual salary nationally for lodging managers (Source: U.S. Department of Labor).
  • Employment 10% above average: Even in these economically challenging times, Pace graduates were hired at a rate 10% above the national average (Source: National Association of Colleges and Business)
  • Earn much more later on. Pace University has been ranked by Forbes.com as one of the top 20 "colleges that will make you rich."
  • Make your career move with one of the over 300 employers who recruit Pace graduates every year
  • Varied industries and professional paths
  • Exciting opportunities at respected companies and organizations. Recent Lubin BBA in Hospitality and Tourism graduates have begun their careers at:

    • Anfora Wine Bar
    • Bentley Hotel
    • Crowne Plaza Hotel
    • Dell'Anima
    • Homewood Suites by Hilton
    • Hyatt
    • Intercontinental
    • Jumeirah Essex
    • Leading Hotels of the World
    • Lorelei Enterprises & Events Inc.
    • Marriott Hotels
    • Le Parker Meridien
    • Sentry Center
    • Soho House
    • Starwood
    • Thompson Hotel
 

    In the center of New York City's business life, Lubin introduces you to successful business leaders and thriving multinational corporations. Connect directly with the world-class individuals who serve as an Executive- or Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Pace. We nurture relationships with many of the world's leading executives, to broaden and deepen your learning experience—far beyond what you can expect at any other business school:

Meet top executives when they visit your classes and lecture on campus. Off campus, we get you through the door and behind the scenes for unique opportunities, thanks to our rich and well-developed network of alumni and corporate partners:
  • Union Square Hospitality: Learn from one of the top restaurant companies in NYC.
  • Meet executives from Immersion Journeys, Discover NYC, the Caribbean Travel Association, and the Museum of Chinese in America.
  • Take site visits to Jumeirah Essex Hotel and Great Performance; volunteer at Biz Bash; and attend the International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Show.
  • A Fortune 100 study trip to company headquarters
  • The Fed: Research at the Federal Reserve - almost 100 Lubin alumni are employed here
  • NYSE: The rush of the trading floor
 
    "My favorite project as an intern was definitely working on the NAACP 100th anniversary event. I was all hands-on with the event for weeks and right up to the actual main event where we hosted President Barack Obama as the guest speaker and Chaka Khan as the main performer!"

- Adrian Simpson '12  
Intern, Hilton New York