5 Reasons to earn your degree from the #1 Ranked* Hospitality Management Program in the US

At the University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Hospitality

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  • Top-ranked hospitality and leisure management program in the country and #2 in the world.
  • Opportunity to study, work, and intern in the heart of the industry.
  • Low cost relative to comparable programs.
  • Flexible curriculum that allows you to specialize in different segments of the industry.
  • The right mix of management skills and hands-on training to make an immediate impact in your career.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management offers a broad educational approach to prepare you with both the management theories and operational competencies necessary to start your career after graduation.

Hospitality College Graduates Don't Just Get Diplomas, They Get Jobs

Our focus on practical academics, including work, internships, and mentorship opportunities, provides graduates with highly marketable skills. And with around 100 recruiters visiting campus twice yearly, our students have unparalleled exposure to hiring employers. Below, you'll find a small sample of recent grads who leveraged their degrees into immediate job offers:

  • Kristina Dean - Food & beverage mangagement trainee

    Kristina Dean

    Food & beverage management trainee (at a major hotel brand in Los Angeles)

    San Diego, CA

  • Evan Swieczkowski - Assistant golf professional

    Evan Swieczkowski

    Assistant golf professional (at a popular country club in Las Vegas)

    Las Vegas, NV

  • Sonia Vasquez-Quintero - Guest service agent

    Sonia Vasquez-Quintero

    Guest service agent (at a luxury hotel in Las Vegas)

    Hawaii

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We offer affordable tuition with financial aid options so you can afford a high-quality degree.

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Hospitality Hall

Duration: 4 years

Required Credits: 120

Location: UNLV Campus

Tailor Your UNLV Hospitality Program to Fit Your Personal Goals

Design the hospitality degree that is right for you with our specialized concentration offerings.

Event Design and Management

Event Design and Management

Use your imagination and critical thinking skills to create and design unique event experiences. This concentration is a perfect fit for students who are looking to explore careers in entertainment management and event management.

Gaming Management

Gaming Management

Experience a one-of-a-kind curriculum with our gaming management concentration. Our curriculum cannot be found anywhere else. The program is designed to equip you with the skills you need to succeed in roles in casino operations, casino accounting, and gaming regulations.

Innovative Restaurant Management

Innovative Restaurant Management

Learn the intricacies of food production, service, marketing, supervision, and financial management. These skills will provide you with the foundation you need to perform in careers such as restaurant and culinary management. Stand out in the restaurant industry with our innovative restaurant management concentration.

Hospitality Beverage Management

Hospitality Beverage Management

This program is best for students looking to begin careers in beverage operations, beverage management, or beverage distribution. This sector of the hospitality industry is steadily growing and offers unique opportunities for a fun and exciting career.

Andrew Insigne ‘11 - Director of Event Marketing at TAO Group

WHY UNLV?

“People who graduate from the Hospitality College are nontraditional. We’re not going to be the people working traditional 9-to-5 jobs. We go out and make an impact in the community and industry in ways that guests will enjoy.”

- Andrew Insigne ‘11 - Director of Event Marketing at TAO Group

Study, Learn, & Live in the Entertainment Capital of the World – Las Vegas

As one of the most-visited tourist destinations in the world, Las Vegas is also a top-three global leader in the hospitality industry. The UNLV campus is located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, which provides the perfect setting for students to gain hands-on, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities not found anywhere else.

Las Vegas also offers an array of activities from sports events to outdoor recreation where you can be outside year-round. Las Vegas is a big part of who we are, it’s in our name, and why we call it home.

“You’re going to get the best education from some of the best professionals in the business.”

Guy Fieri UNLV College of Hospitality Alumnus Restaurateur, Author, And Emmy Award Winning Television PresenterHost on Food Network