Program Student Profile
Since August 2011, the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management (HOSP) has held professional accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) for its educational quality and for upholding nationally recognized standards in the hospitality profession. In addition to ensuring a high-quality educational experience through a process of continuous improvement, the ACPHA accreditation allows for a greater emphasis on hospitality management and business training while providing core foundational knowledge of the field. Upon graduation, students will earn an ACPHA accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a distinction held by only approximately 30 four-year hospitality programs worldwide.
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Program Enrollment – Major |
3 Years Ago 2022-2023 |
2 Years Ago 2023-2024 |
1 Year Ago 2024-2025 |
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Number of Students |
300 |
374 |
435 |
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Number of Graduates 1 |
70 |
71 |
102 |
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Student/Faculty Ratio 2 |
30:1 |
34:1 |
36:1 |
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Retention Rate % – Freshmen to Sophomore (for all Programs) |
77.3% |
82.1% |
78.0% |
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% Students employed in the hospitality industry or a related field i.e. Professional Placement within 90 days after graduation 3 |
92.31 |
88 |
93.26% |
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% Students continuing their education within 90 days after graduation 4 |
100 |
67 |
100 |
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Total Professional Placement and Continuing Education Rate 5 |
92.5 |
87 |
93.62% |
Mission
The mission of the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management is to develop citizens of character who aspire to leadership roles in the global hospitality industry.
Vision
To be recognized as the nation’s leading hospitality management program, one that is focused on improving the lives of others through an unwavering focus on service excellence.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify and Apply the Knowledge and skills necessary for Hospitality and tourism operations.
- Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization.
- Demonstrate competence in the communication skills necessary for hospitality and tourism management.
- Formulate business decisions in hospitality and tourism management.
- Evaluate leadership principles necessary in the diverse and global hospitality and tourism industry.
Hospitality Advisory Board
| William Ballew | Colleen Duffey | Robert McDaniel | Whip Triplett |
| Robyn Bridges | Kevin Elliot | Ryan Penso | Hans van der Reijden |
| Douglas Brown | Cary Falcone | Christiana Roussel | Pamela Wellborn |
| Katy Carlock | Chappall Gage | Mary Smith | Barry Wiss |
| Patti Culp | Amanda Hite | Mike Stover | |
| Christopher Doggett | Dominique Love | Scott Stuckey |
