Hospitality Management (B.A.)
One of the world’s top hospitality programs is within your reach
Prepare to excel in the business and craft of managing restaurants, resorts, hotels and events through Kendall College at National Louis University. You’ll be prepared to lead in a fast-paced industry through hands-on experience, guidance from industry experts and premier work opportunities in Chicago, a world-class culinary and hospitality city.
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Learn with us and discover who you can be with a B.A. in Hospitality Management from National Louis University.
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KENDALL COLLEGE
A World-Class Hospitality Education in a Hospitality Capitol
With over 5,195 restaurants, 119 hotels and the largest convention center in North America, Chicago is the perfect place to launch your career in hospitality management. The Hospitality Management (B.A.) program at NLU prepares you for dynamic and diverse careers like these:
- Hotel Manager
- Hotel Manager
- Event Planner
- Catering Manager
- Wedding Planner
- Tourism Management
TOP 25
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN THE WORLD*
What To Expect
Learn How to Keep Up with a Relentless Industry
Real Hands-On Experience
Go beyond the classroom with two internship opportunities totaling over 500 hours of work experience. You’ll gain real-world skills by working at a local business under the guidance of industry mentors and faculty.
Customized to Your Career
Shape your degree to match your career goals with four different concentrations (Hotel & Lodging Management, Event Planning, Food & Beverage Management and Tourism) and a variety of electives to mix and match.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Bring your learning to life by hosting multi-course meals in Kendall College’s fine dining restaurant, The Dining Room, serving guests in our elegant Wine Room and planning banquets, business meetings and parties on campus.
A Well-Balanced Education
The skills and knowledge you gain will serve you no matter which career you pursue. Receive training in financial management, marketing, leadership, technology, communication and more.
Real Questions. Straight Answers.
Still wondering if NLU’s B.A. in Hospitality Management program is right for you? Let’s address the things that matter most.
What can I do with a B.A. in Hospitality Management?
A Hospitality Management degree can prepare you for career paths in hotels, restaurants, events, catering, tourism and more. Graduates may pursue roles such as hotel manager, restaurant manager, event planner, catering manager, wedding planner or tourism manager.
Will I get hands-on experience?
Yes. Students complete two internship opportunities totaling more than 500 hours of work experience, gaining real-world skills through local businesses with guidance from industry mentors and faculty.
Can I customize the program around my career goals?
Yes. Students can shape their degree through concentrations in Hotel & Lodging Management, Event Planning, Food & Beverage Management and Tourism, along with electives that align with their interests.
Your career in hospitality starts here
Connect with NLU to learn more about enrolling today.