Minor in Hospitality
The hospitality minor prepares students to lead in one of the world’s most dynamic, people-centered industries. Whether your interests lie in hotels, restaurants, event planning, tourism, or luxury services, this minor equips you with the skills to design, manage, and elevate experiences that matter.
Grounded in both theory and practice, the minor emphasizes leadership, service excellence, ethical decision-making, and global awareness—key competencies for today’s hospitality professionals.
Why Hospitality?
Hospitality is more than service—it’s strategy, innovation, and human connection.
With a Hospitality Minor, you will:
- Develop leadership and management skills applicable across industries.
- Learn how to create meaningful and memorable customer experiences.
- Gain insight into global hospitality trends and cultural expectations.
- Build strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
- Prepare for careers in a fast-growing, experience-driven economy.
This minor pairs seamlessly with multiple majors, including business, communications, public relations, and many social science areas.
What You’ll Learn
The curriculum blends foundational knowledge with real-world application. You will learn essential transferable skills in service management, operational management, financial literacy, and marketing and branding. The required courses for the minor are:
- Macroeconomics (prerequisite)
- Macroeconomics (prerequisite)
- Hotel Operations
- Hospitality Accounting and Budget Management
- Marketing, Branding, and Public Relations
Students complete an additional 3 credits from the following elective courses:
- Human Resources and Labor Management
- Food Service Management
- Travel and Tourism Studies
- Luxury Travel Segment
- Business Travel Segment
Event Management Students engage in case studies, collaborative projects, and applied learning opportunities that mirror real industry challenges.
Hands-On Experience
Learning extends beyond the classroom.
- Students minoring in hospitality have opportunities to:
- Participate in internships with hotels, event companies, restaurants, and tourism organizations.
- Engage in site visits and industry networking events.
- Connect with alumni and professionals in the field.
These experiences help you build a professional network and gain practical skills that employers value.
Career Pathways
A hospitality minor opens doors across a wide range of industries, including:
- hotel and resort management
- event and meeting planning
- restaurant and food service leadership
- tourism and destination management
- sports and entertainment management
- luxury brand and guest experience management
The emphasis on leadership, adaptability, and service also prepares students who complete the minor for roles beyond hospitality, including corporate management and entrepreneurship.
Why Study Hospitality in NYC?
New York City is your classroom.
As a student in this program, you gain unparalleled access to:
- world-renowned hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and major event venues;
- global tourism and destination management organizations;
- corporate headquarters for hospitality and luxury brands;
- networking opportunities with industry leaders and alumni;
- internships across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond.
From Broadway and major sporting events to nonprofit galas and international tourism, NYC offers hands-on exposure to every dimension of hospitality.
Who Should Consider This Minor?
This program is ideal for students who:
- desire an understanding of the hospitality industry,
- are seeking hotel management positions,
- are seeking direct skills in hotel finance and operations,
- are interested in leadership and management roles,
- want a versatile skill set applicable across industries,
- are curious about global cultures and travel,
- thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Make Your Degree Stand Out
Adding a hospitality minor signals to employers that you bring not only technical knowledge from your major, but also the interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills essential in today’s workforce.
It’s a powerful way to differentiate yourself and add another credential to your undergraduate studies, no matter your career path.
Get Started
Declaring the hospitality minor is simple and flexible, allowing you to integrate courses into your existing degree plan.
- Current students: Contact your academic advisor to declare the minor.
- Prospective students: Indicate your interest when applying or speak with an admissions counselor to learn more.
Create Experiences That Matter
Hospitality is about more than service—it’s about shaping how people connect, celebrate, and remember.
Join a program that prepares you to lead with purpose, creativity, and excellence.
Why is the minor in hospitality part of the Real Estate Institute’s curriculum?
The Real Estate Institute launched the Hospitality program as part of its commitment to serving the needs of educating the next set of leaders in the built environment. Hospitality is a core asset class within the real estate industry and a critical and growing part of the urban environment. Studying hospitality at Fordham within its Real Estate Institute is a major advantage for students, as we can offer market leading education on hotel operations, the hospitality industry, and core functions of hospitality enterprises alongside our well-established portfolio of offerings in real estate finance, development, asset management, and construction management.