Get a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Most colleges and universities require you to finish high school before applying to the hospitality and management program. Some students may wish to transfer from an associate's degree program. They will need to have completed at last 60 credit hours in the program.
Apply to the college or university of your choice. You can choose from a wide range of reputable campus-based and online institutions, including Kaplan University, Devry University, and American Intercontinental University. Also, choose a school that is affiliated with hotels and international resorts, and offers internship opportunities that will allow you to practice what you have learned.
Choose a specialization. After you have been accepted in the program, you need to specialize in a specific area. Hospitality management schools offer a wide range of specializations, including international hotel operations, restaurant management, and event planning.
Complete all the courses in your program, which should amount to 120 credit hours. The four-year bachelor's degree program offers general education classes and courses that focus on hospitality management, including hospitality sales and marketing, hospitality communications, international tourism, human resource management, leadership, food and beverage management, and others. These classes will allow students to develop managerial and administrative skills. You will also learn how to make decisions, solve problems and deal with customers in hotels and other related facilities. Additionally, the training will put an emphasis on how to manage local and international tourism.
Complete an internship. Most hospitality management schools will require you to complete an internship in a hotel or related facility. After getting your degree, some universities offer help with your job search. With a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, you can work as a hotel or resort manager, event planner, restaurant manager, or director of marketing.