Hospitality Management University of Denver

Overview

The Hospitality Management programme at the University of Denver is delivered through the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management within the Daniels College of Business. This degree combines rigorous academic business theory with extensive hands-on operational experience to prepare future leaders for the global service industry.

Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates core business management with specialised hospitality subjects. A distinctive feature of the course is the requirement for 1,000 hours of professional work experience and a management internship before graduation. This ensures that every student develops the practical skills and problem-solving abilities necessary for a fast-paced career.

Why Hospitality Management at the University of Denver?

The University of Denver offers a unique business advantage by housing its hospitality school within an accredited college of business. This structure allows students to leverage expertise from various departments, including the Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, providing a multidisciplinary approach to the industry.

The Fritz Knoebel School has a long history of producing successful entrepreneurs and executives, including founders of major international restaurant brands. Students have access to an advisory board of industry leaders and benefit from a curriculum designed to address cutting-edge issues that modern operators face in the current global climate.

Facilities such as the Fritz Knoebel Events centre provide a professional environment for students to practice high-level service and management. Additionally, the 4+1 programme option allows ambitious students to earn both their bachelor's and a master's degree in just five years, accelerating their path to senior leadership roles.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 63720 per year
• National fee: USD 63720 per year
• Local fee: USD 63720 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum includes a core set of business management courses alongside specialised hospitality electives. Modules may include:

• Hospitality Management
• Lodging Real Estate
• Resort Operations
• Restaurant Management
• Food and Beverage Management
• Strategic Lodging Management
• Event Sales and Management
• Catering
• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Business Information and Analytics
• Finance
• Marketing
• Real Estate and the Built Environment

Careers with Hospitality Management

Graduates are prepared for diverse leadership roles across the global service and travel sectors. Potential career paths include hotel general management, corporate operations, and restaurant entrepreneurship. The programme's focus on real estate also opens doors to roles in lodging development and asset management.

Many alumni secure positions in event and meeting management, catering sales, or international resort operations. The rigorous business core also allows graduates to pursue careers in related fields such as marketing, finance, and analytics within the broader hospitality and tourism industries.