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Hospitality Management

Hospitality Management

Whether you dream of managing a prestigious hotel chain, leading a world-class kitchen, orchestrating unforgettable events, or running your own boutique bed-and-breakfast, Northwood University's Hospitality Management degree provides the foundation to make it happen.
From day one, you will engage in industry-specific courses designed to give you a competitive edge. Our curriculum covers essential areas such as event planning, hotel operations, restaurant management, marketing, and financial planning.
At Northwood, you will gain real-world knowledge through student-led events, internships with top-tier hospitality brands, and immersive learning opportunities in resorts, cruise lines, and event venues. Our industry connections open doors to networking, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities before you even graduate.

benefits

  • Commercially licensed by RAKEZ
  • Educational permit by Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAK DOK)
  • Affordable tuition fees
  • Small class sizes
  • Industry - Specific Curriculum
  • Associate degree options available
  • Faculty invested in your success
  • Hostel accommodation available on campus – Separate facilities for male and female
  • Student visas can be provided
  • Academic merit scholarships
  • Transfer options to Northwood University main campus
  • Internship opportunities available
  • Transportation available from Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain & Fujairah

Accreditation

Northwood University, International program centerRAK is accredited by the higher learning commission USA and institutional accreditation agency recognition by the US Department of Education

The accreditation council for business schools and programs ACBSP USA graduate degree board of commissioners has also awarded Northwood university accreditation for its business programs

Rankings

At Northwood University we understand investments. That is why we offer a business education that has received national recognition as a "Best Value Business School" with Excellent Return on Investment

What Jobs Can You Get with a Hospitality Management Degree?

  • Accommodation manager
  • Catering manager
  • Conference center manager
  • Customer service manager
  • Event manager
  • Fast food restaurant manager
  • Hotel manager
  • Public house manager
  • Hospitality consulting
  • Luxury Hospitality Management
  • Spa & Wellness Manager

Duration : 4 Years or 3 Years (Accelerated route also offered)

Starting : September 2025

Mode of Study: Full Time

What Classes Do You Take for a Hospitality Management Major?

Total Credits: 128

First Semester

  • HOS 1010 Introduction to Hospitality Management
  • ECN 2210 Principles of Microeconomics
  • ENG 1150 Composition I
  • FDN 1100 Strategies for Success
  • MGT 2300 Principles of Management
  • MIS 1500 Business Productivity Software

Second Semester

  • HOS 1030 Sanitation
  • ECN 2220 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ENG 1200 Composition II
  • FDN 1200 Introduction to the Northwood Idea
  • MKT 2080 Principles of Marketing
  • MTH 1100 Finite Math, or MTH 1150 College Algebra

HOS 2040 Practicum I (required)

First Semester

  • HOS 2050 Food and Beverage Management
  • ACC 2410 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
  • HIS 2100 Foundations of the Modern World I
  • MTH 2310 Statistics I
  • PSC 2010 Introduction to American Government

Second Semester

  • HOS 2100 Facilities Engineering
  • ACC 2415 Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting
  • HIS 2150 Foundations of the Modern World II
  • NSC 2100 Environmental Science
  • SPC 2050 Speech

HOS 3040 Practicum II (required)
HOS 3990 Internship (required)

First Semester

  • HOS 3050 Hospitality Operations Management
  • 3000/4000 HUM Elective
  • 3000/4000 NSC, or MTH Elective
  • FIN 3010 Financial Management
  • LAW 3000 Business Law I

Second Semester

  • HOS 3100 Resort and Club Management
  • 3000/4000 Business Elective
  • 3000/4000 Elective
  • 3000/4000 PSY, or SOC Elective
  • FDN 3100 Career Development
  • PHL 3100 Ethics

First Semester

  • HOS 4050 Cost and Budgeting
  • HOS 4100 Human Resource Applications
  • ENG 4010 Communication & Interpersonal Rel., or Advanced Studies in English, or Second Year Language Elective
  • MGT 4250 Organizational Behavior
  • PHL 4100 Philosophy of American Enterprise

Second Semester

  • HOS 4180 Special Events & Meeting Planning
  • HOS 4500 Current Issues in the Hospitality Industry
  • 3000/4000 Civic Literacy Elective
  • 3000/4000 Global Understanding Elective
  • MGT 4800 Strategic Planning

Entry Requirements

In order to complete the Admissions Process candidates desirous of seeking admission will need to:

  • Complete online application form
  • Provide official high school (12th) transcripts, Average GPA of 2.0
  • Provide six passport size photographs
  • Provide passport copies
  • Provide official post-secondary transcripts if they desire to receive transfer credit

International or domestic candidates needing a Student Visa will need to provide additional information.

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