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DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY

Hospitality is a Craft, Not a Courtesy

Learn to run hotels, restaurants, and guest operations at a professional standard — from front-of-house service to full facility management.

B.B.A.

Degree Awarded

3 Years

Typical Duration

98

Credit Hours

7+

Career Paths

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Why Hospitality? Why Now?

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality covers hotel operations, food & beverage management, and guest service standards, with hands-on practicum experience in real hospitality settings.

You'll manage service scenarios, plan F&B operations, and run facility budgets — the operational skillset international hotel groups and restaurant chains hire for.

  • Hands-on hotel & F&B operations practicum
  • Covers guest service standards & facility management
  • Direct pathway into hotel groups & restaurant chains

Quick Facts

Faculty: Faculty of Business

Degree: Bachelor of Business

Credits: 98 credit hours

Duration: 3 years

Faculty Email: fob@aul.edu.lb

OFFICIAL STUDY PLAN — 98 CREDITS

Curriculum Roadmap

Tap a semester to see the courses and credit hours in AUL's Hospitality study plan.

1 Semester 1
16 credits

ENG 203 — English for Academic Writing3

CST 201 — General Education I3

BUS 101 — Introduction to Business3

HTM 201 — Introduction to Hospitality Management3

HTM 205 — Front Office Operations4

2 Semester 2
16 credits

ENG 204 — Advanced English Academic Writing3

CST 202 — General Education II3

ACC 201 — Financial Accounting I3

HTM 210 — Food & Beverage Management4

HTM 215 — Housekeeping Management3

3 Semester 3
16 credits

ENG 206 — Business Communication Skills3

HTM 301 — Guest Service Management3

HTM 305 — Hotel Sales & Revenue Management4

MGT 201 — Principles of Management3

FIN 210 — Business Statistics3

4 Semester 4
16 credits

HTM 310 — Facility & Safety Management3

HTM 315 — Hospitality Human Resources4

MKT 201 — Principles of Marketing3

BUS 305 — Business Law3

FRE — Free Elective3

5 Semester 5 — Practicum
16 credits

HTM 401 — Supervised Hospitality Practicum6

HTM 405 — Event & Banquet Operations4

HTM-I — Major Elective I3

FRE — Free Elective3

6 Semester 6 — Senior Year
16 credits

HTM 450 — Hospitality Strategy Capstone4

HTM 455 — Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality3

HTM-II — Major Elective II3

BUS 460 — Business Capstone Project6

SKILLS YOU'LL GAIN

Sharpen Your Service Standard

Guest Service & Operations90%
Food & Beverage Management85%
Facility & Housekeeping Operations78%
Financial Planning for Hospitality80%
Cultural Awareness84%
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

By Graduation, You Will Be Able To...

1

Manage hotel front-office and housekeeping operations to industry standards.

2

Plan and control food & beverage operations and costs.

3

Apply guest service recovery and quality standards in real scenarios.

4

Manage hospitality facility budgets and staffing plans.

5

Operate effectively across culturally diverse guest and staff populations.

CAREER PATHS

Where Graduates Go

Hospitality graduates move into hotel, restaurant, and resort management across the region and abroad.

General Manager

Executive Chef

Director of Sales

F&B Director

Housekeeping Supervisor

Facility Operations

Director of Operations

Ready to Run the Floor?

Apply to the Hospitality program or talk to admissions about your next step.