**Institution:** ECPI University **College:** Online **Sub-Program:** Business Administration **Degree:** Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - 100% Online **Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/online/programs/hospitality-management-bachelor-degree **Last Updated:** 2026-08-25T18:25:14+00:00 ## Hospitality Management Degree Concentration Overview The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program with a concentration in Hospitality Management is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop business and management skills tailored to the dynamic hospitality industry. This program emphasizes practical application, critical thinking, and leadership development to help students explore management roles in food service and hospitality settings. The Hospitality Management concentration is ideal for students passionate about the food service industry who wish to focus on its business and operational aspects. Coursework explores key areas such as financial management, customer service strategies, team leadership, and operational efficiency. Students learn to address the unique challenges of managing food service operations in diverse environments, including restaurants, schools, corporate offices, and healthcare facilities. Through ECPI’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can earn their BSBA degree with a concentration in Hospitality Management in as few as **2.5 years**. ### Knowledge and Skills Graduates should grow in the following areas: - **Core Business Knowledge:** Strong foundation in business fundamentals, including accounting, finance, marketing, management, and operations. - **Effective Management Strategies:** Application of management principles to hospitality operations. - **Business Research and Analysis:** Ability to conduct thorough research and analyze business data. Understanding of business, economic, and financial reports. - **Communication and Interpersonal Skills:** Effective communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships and influencing others. ## Hospitality Management Curriculum Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Hospitality Management concentration ### Featured Courses - **Introduction to Food Service** — FSM101 The course will explore topics in food service including the historical development of the food service industry, the classification of food service operations by type and by system, and the role of the food service industry in the economic life of the country. - **Facility Management** — FSM424 Students will learn the dynamics of flow design through both front and back of the house areas of a food service operation, the efficient selection and use of energy and utility systems, and the implementation of regulations and codes for food service facilities. ### Program Requirements To receive the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, students must earn 121 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 8 semesters, which is equivalent to 30 months or 120 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows: #### Core Courses 40 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [ACC160](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC160 "View ACC160") | [Principles of Accounting I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC160 "View ACC160") | 3 | | [ACC161](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC161 "View ACC161") | [Principles of Accounting II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC161 "View ACC161") | 3 | | [BUS121](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS121 "View BUS121") | [Introduction to Business](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS121 "View BUS121") | 3 | | [BUS222](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS222 "View BUS222") | [Ethics in Business](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS222 "View BUS222") | 3 | | [BUS298](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS298 "View BUS298") | [Externship-BUS III](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS298 "View BUS298") | 3 | | [BUS331](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS331 "View BUS331") | [Management Information Systems](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS331 "View BUS331") | 3 | | [BUS480](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS480 "View BUS480") | [Strategic Planning and Implementation](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS480 "View BUS480") | 3 | | [BUS480L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS480L "View BUS480L") | [Strategic Planning and Implementation LAB](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS480L "View BUS480L") | 1 | | [ECO201](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ECO201 "View ECO201") | [Macroeconomics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ECO201 "View ECO201") | 3 | | [ECO202](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ECO202 "View ECO202") | [Microeconomics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ECO202 "View ECO202") | 3 | | [FIN350](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FIN350 "View FIN350") | [Financial Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FIN350 "View FIN350") | 3 | | [HRM211](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HRM211 "View HRM211") | [Introduction to Human Resources Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HRM211 "View HRM211") | 3 | | [LAW225](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/LAW225 "View LAW225") | [Legal Environment of Business](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/LAW225 "View LAW225") | 3 | | [MKT214](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MKT214 "View MKT214") | [Marketing Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MKT214 "View MKT214") | 3 | #### Arts and Sciences Courses\* 31 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** *\*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.* | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [CAP480](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAP480 "View CAP480") | [Arts and Sciences Capstone](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAP480 "View CAP480") | 3 | | [COM115](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115 "View COM115") | [Principles of Communication](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115 "View COM115") | 3 | | [ENG110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG110 "View ENG110") | [College Composition](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG110 "View ENG110") | 3 | | [ENG120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG120 "View ENG120") | [Advanced Composition](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG120 "View ENG120") | 3 | | [HUM205](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HUM205 "View HUM205") | [Culture, Thought, and the Human Experience](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HUM205 "View HUM205") | 3 | | [MTH131](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH131 "View MTH131") | [College Algebra](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH131 "View MTH131") | 3 | | [MTH140](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH140 "View MTH140") | [Statistics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH140 "View MTH140") | 3 | | [PHY120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120 "View PHY120") | [Physics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120 "View PHY120") | 3 | | [PHY120L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120L "View PHY120L") | [Physics Lab](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120L "View PHY120L") | 1 | | [PSY105](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY105 "View PSY105") | [Introduction to Psychology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY105 "View PSY105") | 3 | | [PSY225](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY225 "View PSY225") | [Industrial/Organizational Psychology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY225 "View PSY225") | 3 | #### Self-Integration Courses 6 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [CIS108](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CIS108 "View CIS108") | [Office Applications](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CIS108 "View CIS108") | 2 | | [COR191](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR191 "View COR191") | [Career Orientation](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR191 "View COR191") | 1 | | [FOR110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FOR110 "View FOR110") | [Essentials for Success](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FOR110 "View FOR110") | 3 | #### Hospitality Management Concentration Courses 23 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [BUS226](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS226 "View BUS226") | [Managerial Processes and Communications](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS226 "View BUS226") | 3 | | [FSM101](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM101 "View FSM101") | [Introduction to Food Service](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM101 "View FSM101") | 3 | | [FSM335](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM335 "View FSM335") | [Menu Engineering](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM335 "View FSM335") | 3 | | [FSM355](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM355 "View FSM355") | [Wine and Beverage Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM355 "View FSM355") | 3 | | [FSM360](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM360 "View FSM360") | [Managing Outstanding Customer Service](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM360 "View FSM360") | 3 | | [FSM424](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM424 "View FSM424") | [Facility Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM424 "View FSM424") | 3 | | [FSM440](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM440 "View FSM440") | [Project and Special Event Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM440 "View FSM440") | 3 | | [FSM490](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM490 "View FSM490") | [Food Service Entrepreneurship](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FSM490 "View FSM490") | 2 | #### Hospitality Management Concentration Electives 21 semester credit hours **Any course from other BSBA concentrations and/or BS Organizational Leadership programs depending on prerequisite. General electives from other programs and schools.** ## Accreditation ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Full accreditation details: [ECPI University Accreditation](https://www.ecpi.edu/accreditation).