Troy University

What you'll study

The degree blends core business fundamentals with hospitality-specific coursework to develop operational, financial and customer-service expertise. Typical modules cover hotel operations, food and beverage management, event and meeting management, hospitality marketing, revenue and yield management, human resource management, and hospitality law and ethics.

• Business core: accounting, finance, management, marketing, and business statistics.
• Hospitality core: front office and housekeeping operations, foodservice systems, menu planning, beverage management, and service quality.
• Specialist topics: event planning and convention management, tourism studies, hospitality technology, and revenue management.
• Experiential learning: supervised internships or practicum placements in hotels, restaurants or event operations, plus a capstone project or practicum course synthesising operational and managerial skills.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a recognised secondary school qualification. Admission typically considers academic transcripts, personal statement and any supporting documents the university requests. Candidates are expected to demonstrate competence in English and basic mathematics; international applicants must satisfy Troy University's English language requirements or provide an approved English proficiency test score.

Transfer students may be admitted with college credit from accredited institutions; placement and electives will reflect previous coursework. Some practical courses or internships may require background checks or health clearances depending on partnership sites.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for supervisory and mid‑management roles across the hospitality and tourism sector as well as related service industries. Career pathways commonly followed include:

• Hotel or resort manager and department managers (front office, housekeeping, food & beverage)
• Restaurant operations manager or executive chef track (with further culinary training)
• Event, conference and meeting planner or convention services manager
• Sales and revenue management roles such as sales manager or revenue analyst
• Human resources, training and guest services management within hospitality firms
• Tourism management, destination marketing and hospitality consulting

Why study at Troy University

Troy University offers a programme that combines applied, career‑oriented training with broader business education. Students benefit from small class sizes, faculty with industry and academic experience, and internships with regional and national hospitality employers that support practical skill development. The university’s campus network and alumni connections across the southeastern United States provide opportunities for placements and industry networking. Graduates leave with management-ready skills that are transferable across hotels, restaurants, events and broader service industries.