About Hospitality Management

Ranked in the top 25 in the world by CEOWORLD, our B.A. in hospitality management program is in one of the largest, and fastest-growing industries in the world. There are countless possibilities for careers in management of hotels, food and beverages, event planning, and tourism. Kendall is located in Chicago, one of America’s most vibrant tourism destinations, and offers a B.A. in hospitality management featuring classroom experiences and real work opportunities.

The curriculum is flexible, hands-on, and focused on accelerating students’ professional development. Students gain essential business knowledge and learn from industry experts.

Our culturally and geographically diverse student body and faculty help prepare students for opportunities in a global marketplace.

Degree Programs

B.A. in Hospitality Management

Immerse yourself in the business and craft of hospitality. With our bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, you’ll learn through in-class collaborative projects.

All students complete the same core courses in hospitality, and select one of the following concentrations:

• Hotel & Lodging Management
• Event Planning
• Food & Beverage Management
• Tourism

Continuing Education Courses

Resilient Leadership for Hospitality 

Course Length: 6 weeks

Format: Online, Self-paced

Why are some people and organizations more resilient than others? Is it just that they plan for crises and disruptions better, or is it more? Resilient Leadership in Hospitality is a new continuing education course offered by Kendall College that explores the leadership, cultural, risk management, innovation, stakeholder engagement and financial challenges currently facing the hotel, food service, events and tourism industries and presents the knowledge, skills and abilities hospitality professionals need to act effectively in an environment of change and uncertainty.

The hospitality industry is experiencing unprecedented disruption due to the COVID-19 virus and some businesses are facing an existential challenge. Led by the Kendall College Hospitality Management Faculty, this course is designed to promote resilient leadership for the unique needs of the hospitality industry and provide strategies and tools for hospitality professionals as they move forward.

Email hosprofessional@nl.edu to enroll!

Career Outlook

An education from Kendall College at National Louis University prepares you for a hospitality management career that is fast-paced and relentless. Armed with the real-world training and experience you’ll cultivate at Kendall College at NLU, you will be equipped to make a mark for yourself in whatever career path you choose. Our alumni have gone on to succeed in a variety of fields armed with a unique combination of business training and specialized advanced classwork.

With over 5,195 restaurants, 119 hotels and the largest convention center in North America, Chicago is the perfect place to launch your career in hospitality management.

The following are some notable career paths you can pursue with a B.A. in Hospitality Management from Kendall College:

• Wine Sommelier
• Hotel Manager
• Restaurant Manager
• Event Planner
• Catering Manager
• Hospitality Consultant
• Conference Organizer
• Wedding Planner
• Spa Director
• Marketing/PR Consultant
• Tourism Management