Bachelor in Hospitality Administration/Management (Bachelor's)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are available upon request from the university..

This programme offers a business-focused education with a concentration in hospitality management. Students develop skills in food service operations, customer service, and facility management. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through real-world case studies and simulations. It is designed for those interested in management roles within restaurants, schools, corporate offices, and healthcare facilities.

Focus areas include Food Service Operations, Customer Service Management, Facility Management, Menu Engineering, Wine and Beverage Management, Event Management.

The programme requires 121 total semester credit hours, including 40 credits in core business courses, 31 in arts and sciences, 6 in self-integration, 23 in concentration-specific courses, and 21 in concentration electives. The concentration itself accounts for 44 credits.

Graduates enter roles such as food service manager, restaurant operations supervisor, event coordinator, or facility manager in hospitality settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Transfer students may apply up to 90 credits. Required documents include official transcripts and application materials.

The programme totals about 121 credit hours. Online, accelerated, year-round schedule; completed in as few as 2.5 years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 83% of applicants.

ECPI University’s current model centers on accelerated, career-focused education. Students can choose diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs, with many available online, on campus, or in both formats. Five-week terms and year-round scheduling support continuous progress, with bachelor’s degrees available in as little as 2.5 years and associate degrees in as little as 1.5 years, depending on the program, schedule, and applicable transfer credits.

Academic options cover Technology and Engineering Technology, Nursing, Health Science, Business, Criminal Justice, and Culinary Arts. Technology programs include cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, software development, UX and web development, networking, and engineering technology. Nursing pathways include LPN, ADN, and BSN options with labs and clinicals. Health Science offerings include medical assisting, imaging, and physical therapist assistant programs. Business and Criminal Justice programs address administration, analytics, IT management, security, policing, and justice careers.

Students may study at one of ECPI University’s 16 locations or through its online campus. Virginia Beach is the university’s home city, while other listed locations extend across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. Admissions are rolling, with multiple start dates throughout the year. Applicants submit an application and any required transcripts or documents. Transfer credits from accredited institutions are evaluated case by case. Financial aid options may include grants, scholarships, work-study, loans, and military or veteran education benefits.