Bachelor of Science The Hotel & Lodging Management Bachelor of Science degree focuses on current best practices for operational, strategic and staff management in lodging properties and companies. Lodging is defined as activities related to commercial, overnight accommodations of all types, including hotels, resorts and smaller lodging properties (e.g. boutique hotels, country inns, B&Bs, etc.).

The degree prepares graduates for employment in operational management or professional staff positions within commercial lodging companies of all types, as well as positioning them to move up to higher-level positions such as General Manager and various corporate staff positions. Possible career tracks might relate to front office management, housekeeping, food & beverage management and affiliated activities such as concierge, spa management, property sales and marketing, convention services, meeting and event planning, resort activities, revenue management, controller, development, regional management, etc.
Graduates are expected to be able to utilize their technical and management skills, as well as apply critical thinking skills, ethical standards and problem solving techniques, within a lodging organization.
The program allows students to select concentrations or co-ops that can lead to career growth within lodging companies or to enhance their initial and subsequent career opportunities. Students may concentrate in International Hospitality Operations Management, Resort Management, Sales, Meeting & Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Casino and Gaming Operations, Adventure, Sport and Nature Based Tourism, Food & Beverage Management, Cruise Management, Entertainment Management, or Beverage Management. A concentration is required for graduation.
Students may elect to use some of their hospitality elective credits for a second concentration, a co-op experience or a summer abroad program.
Electives Students should use courses from the bachelor's degree program career electives and free electives (three-to-five courses) to create meaningful career concentrations offered through the program. Elective courses also allow students to enhance their education by participating in a career co-op or in
a term abroad program.
Within your own curriculum, you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience (and earn credit) by working in a hotel or restaurant. Facilities include JWU-owned, -operated or -partnership hotel and restaurants, or you may choose to work off-campus at cooperative education sites around the world.
internships Students pursuing degree programs that require the completion of an internship (2099), practicum, or externship may request the term they are interested in. These requests must be received no later than one full term prior to the term of interest. Student Academic Services will try to honor requests; however no guarantees can be made.
cooperative education (co-op) Co-op is a selective program designed to provide you with practical work experience in your chosen field of study. You will earn an hourly wage and receive academic credit for the experience at host company sites in the United States and abroad, chose by the University. Find out more about JWU co-ops and what our campuses have to offer RI SC FL CO.
teaching assistant/fellowship program Participates expand technical skills, strengthen leadership skills, and add professional experience to their resume. It also offers an opportunity for qualified students to earn scholarship tuition, as well as an hourly wage while pursuing their bachelor's degree.

REGISTRATION
Need to register classes or print your schedule?
Access the web registration guide! For programs that began prior to 2004, review the old course numbering system: undergraduate, graduate.
Course Projections
Not all classes are offered each term. Refer to your campus's course projections to determine which term(s) the university expects to offer each course.
Providence Campus
2008-2009 course projections: business/hospitality/technology (54K PDF)
culinary/pastry (16K PDF) | graduate school (16K PDF)
North Miami Campus
2008-2009 course projections: undergraduate (24K PDF)
Denver Campus
2008-2009 course projections: undergraduate (17K PDF)
Charlotte Campus
2008-2009 course projections: undergraduate (17K PDF)
REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate students may register for up to 20.5 credits per term and are recommended to register 13.5-18.0 credits per term to comply with program and course completion standards.
Graduate students enrolled in traditional programs may not take more than 9 credits (usually two courses) per term. Students in the traditional program who wish to register for three courses must have a minimum GPA of 3.60.
Doctoral students will be registered by Student Academic Services for up to 12.0 credits per semester.
GRADIND & GREDIT
A student must be officially registered in a course in order for a grade to be issued. The University does not mail term grade reports. All grades are available online via uconnect; all students have the convenience and security to access their grades online and print them at their discretion.
Once grades are available, students are sent a notification to their J&W email account. Students can view all term grades by viewing their academic transcript.
grade point average (GPA) A term GPA and a cumulative GPA are calculated for each term. GPA is determined by dividing the total number of grade quality points earned (multiply quality points by number of quarter credit hours) by the total number of quarter credit hours attempted.
course numbering system
undergraduate: 1000-4000 level
 1000=freshman, 2000=sophomore, 3000=junior, 4000=senior
graduate: 5000-6000 level
doctoral: 7000-8000 level
awards & honors
When determining honors and/or Silver Key or Golden Quill status for publication purposes (i.e. commencement program, Providence Journal, etc.), the student’s GPA at the end of the winter term of the current year is used for students completing their remaining course requirements in or following the spring term. A student’s final GPA will be used to record graduating honors, as applicable on the student’s diploma and academic transcript.
dean's list (undergraduate)
In recognition of their scholastic achievement, full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a term GPA of 3.40 or above are awarded Dean's List status. Dean's List certificates are mailed from each Dean's office to students achieving Dean's List status.
academic honor societies
The Silver Key Honor Society recognizes full-time associate degree students who
have achieved a 3.60 cumulative average for their first three consecutive terms of study.
The Golden Quill Honor Society recognizes full-time bachelor of science degree
candidates who have achieved a 3.60 cumulative average for their first three consecutive
terms of baccalaureate study.
Alpha Beta Kappa is a national honor society which recognizes superior student
academic achievement, character and leadership.
A student must be officially registered in a course in order for a grade to be issued. The University does not mail term grade reports. All grades are available online via uconnect; all students have the convenience and security to access their grades online and print them at their discretion.
Once grades are available, students are sent a notification to their J&W email account. Students can view all term grades by viewing their academic transcript.
grade point average (GPA) A term GPA and a cumulative GPA are calculated for each term. GPA is determined by dividing the total number of grade quality points earned (multiply quality points by number of quarter credit hours) by the total number of quarter credit hours attempted.
course numbering system
undergraduate: 1000-4000 level
 1000=freshman, 2000=sophomore, 3000=junior, 4000=senior
graduate: 5000-6000 level
doctoral: 7000-8000 level
awards & honors
When determining honors and/or Silver Key or Golden Quill status for publication purposes (i.e. commencement program, Providence Journal, etc.), the student’s GPA at the end of the winter term of the current year is used for students completing their remaining course requirements in or following the spring term. A student’s final GPA will be used to record graduating honors, as applicable on the student’s diploma and academic transcript.
dean's list (undergraduate)
In recognition of their scholastic achievement, full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a term GPA of 3.40 or above are awarded Dean's List status. Dean's List certificates are mailed from each Dean's office to students achieving Dean's List status.
academic honor societies
The Silver Key Honor Society recognizes full-time associate degree students who
have achieved a 3.60 cumulative average for their first three consecutive terms of study.
The Golden Quill Honor Society recognizes full-time bachelor of science degree
candidates who have achieved a 3.60 cumulative average for their first three consecutive
terms of baccalaureate study.
Alpha Beta Kappa is a national honor society which recognizes superior student
academic achievement, character and leadership.

ASSESSMENT
Standardized Testing and Prior Learning Assesment brochures:
Providence undergraduate (540K PDF) Providence graduate (521K PDF)
North Miami (39K PDF)
Denver (51K PDF)
Placement Testing
Placement tests are administered for placement purposes only to all new undergraduate students, including transfer students, upon entrance in math, sentence skills, computer proficiency and foreign language. Students must present a photo ID for admittance to their placement testing session.
The results of these assessments will help generate an appropriate class schedule based on individual student skill levels and abilities. The results of the sentence skills tests are used for institutional research.
Testing for Credit
By successfully completing one of the options offered (Challenge, CLEP or Portfolio Assessment) undergraduate students can earn course credit for previous academic and/or prior learning experiences. Graduate students can satisfy foundation course requirements with the Challenge or CLEP options (either option must be taken during the first term of graduate enrollment). You can accelerate your program of study and take fewer courses to earn your degree, saving you time and money.
The following are policies and procedures you should know before taking a Challenge Exam, CLEP Exam, and/or applying for Portfolio Assessment (PL) Credit:
o You should consult with an academic counselor before applying for any of the exams/PL credits
o All exams/PL credits are for academic credit, and they all carry a fee
o All application and processing fees are nonrefundable
o All standardized exams/PL credits must fall within the residency requirements for each degree, and you must present a valid picture ID when testing
o The university recognizes up to a maximum of 45 credits earned through Prior Learning Assessment
o After you are determined to be eligible for any standardized exam/PL, you will be notified by e-mail to your J&W account of the time and location of your exam/Portfolio Development seminar
o Students may apply for a Prior Learning Assessment option during their freshman or junior year
o Portfolio Assessment and Challenge Exams cannot be repeated if failed and may not be substituted for a class previously attempted, or a class in which the student is presently scheduled
o Challenge Exam, CLEP Exam, and/or Portfolio Assessment may not be substituted for a class with a grade of F, W, WP or WF.
Standardized Testing and Prior Learning Assessment applications and brochures listing examination and seminar dates, application deadlines and qualified courses may be obtained from Student Academic Services.

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