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The Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Administration at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business (Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration) equips students with the essential management, operational, and leadership skills required for dynamic roles within the global hospitality industry.
Students benefit from Georgia State’s Atlanta location, gaining access to abundant internships and job opportunities across hotel management, event planning, restaurant operations, and tourism sectors.
The curriculum integrates business fundamentals with industry-specific coursework, allowing students to tailor electives in areas like airline management, private club management, and event coordination.
Course Overview:
Year 1: English Composition, College Algebra, Critical Thinking, Perspectives, Elementary Statistics, Principles of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, Business, Value and You
Year 2: Accounting Principles I & II, Computer-based Information Systems, U.S. History, American Government, Lab Sciences, Humanities/Fine Arts
Year 3: Business Communication, Corporate Finance, Business Analysis, Managing People, Marketing Management, Legal and Ethical Environment, Hospitality Perspectives, Business Analytics for Restaurant Management, Hospitality Law
Year 4: Hospitality HR Management, Branding and Distribution Strategies, Financial Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Management, Upper Division Electives, Hospitality Field Experience (Internship), Exit Exam
Required Hospitality Field Experience (Internship) before graduation
Access to hospitality-focused student organizations and networking events
Hands-on learning through electives in hotel management, event management, restaurant management, and airline operations
Regular guest speakers, industry panels, and site visits within Atlanta’s hospitality ecosystem
Graduates progress to leadership roles in hotels, restaurants, airlines, event venues, and tourism organizations
Strong employment rates due to required practical experience and industry-aligned curriculum
Career support provided by Robinson College of Business’ career services, including internships, resume preparation, and interview training
Excellent pathways to graduate study in hospitality, business administration, or tourism management
High employer engagement through campus recruitment events and alumni network
87% of Georgia State University graduates are working or pursuing further education within 15 months of graduation
Georgia State University will start releasing Early Action, Honors and Scholarship decisions on December 15.Accepted English proficiency tests: IELTS, TOEFL or PTESchool Report, Mid Year Report & Final Report RequiredApply with the name EXACTLY as it appears on your passport/birth certificate/marriage license. Do NOT use special characters or non-English letters in your application. Do not apply with a nickname or abbreviation, only use your government name.For applicants with a 3.4 GPA or higher (recalculated based on the 17 units of the Required High School Curriculum), we will not require test scores for an admissions decision.Applicants with a GPA below 3.4 are encouraged to submit test scores. If you apply without test scores and are below a 3.4, you may be placed into our Summer Success Academy or Panther Excellence program or admitted to our Perimeter College (which offers associate-level degrees). Perimeter College students can transition to the Atlanta campus for a bachelor’s program once they have obtained a 2.0 Perimeter College GPA and 30 or more credit hours.Ask your high school counselor to submit your transcript electronically through the Common Application or GA Futures. Schools may also send them to us electronically at [email protected]Submit Test Scores. You may submit official scores for either the SAT or ACT or both. Submit SAT scores through College Board. Use Georgia State’s SAT code: 5251. Submit ACT scores through ACT. Use Georgia State’s ACT code: 0826.Common App personal essay optionalCollege questions: 1 optional. Depending on your answers to some questions you will be required to complete additional writing questions.This college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.AACSB-accreditedHotel/Resort ManagerRestaurant ManagerEvent CoordinatorRevenue ManagerFood & Beverage DirectorAirline Operations ManagerPrivate Club ManagerHospitality Consultant
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