Launch your hospitality career in just 3 years

Flexible and industry-aligned

The Hospitality Business Administration (BPrS) degree is designed for students seeking a streamlined degree path to a hospitality career. Essential coursework teaches leadership, operations, business finance, and service excellence. Delivered in just 90 credits, the three-year pathway saves you around one full year of time and tuition costs so you can get to work faster!

Expert faculty

Learn from industry executives and PhD-level experts with decades of experience in culinary arts, sales, and marketing, informational technology, finance, and business management.

Program structure

This program is fully online. It is not accelerated or self-paced; courses follow a standard semester schedule with regular assignment deadlines.

Who the program is for

Designed for those already working in hospitality, this degree is open to all students committed to the hospitality field: first-year, transfer, and returning students are all welcome to apply. If you've already earned college credits, find our how they transfer using NAU’s JacksPath tool.  

Career outlook

Arizona's hospitality industry called, and we answered. As one of the fastest-growing sectors across the state, the demand for skilled leaders within the hospitality and restaurant industry is at an all-time high. Graduated from our Hospitality Business Administration program will be well qualified to fill management roles in guest services and event operations, from hotels and restaurants to golf courses, tourism, stadiums, and more. The opportunities are projected to keep growing over at least the next decade.

Join our next class of HRM graduates today

Are you ready to join the fast-paced world of hospitality? Courses begin in August 2026. Apply tofay to join the next graduating class in Arizona's #1 hospitality program.

If you have any questions, or to learn more about the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, visit our HRM page or contact our Admissions Office.