For example, after completing a course on the fundamentals of marketing, a hospitality management student will study marketing for hospitality operations. This approach will enable the student to receive both broad and in-depth exposure to the theory and practice of the hospitality industry. The hospitality industry rarely hires people without some past experience so it is important that students have a working knowledge of all phases of the business. Therefore, all students in the hospitality management specialization area are required to accumulate at least 800 hours of specific hospitality industry work. The variety of lodging and food service operations in the surrounding community offers excellent opportunities to gain practical work experience.
Many students also choose to work at prime resort areas in other states.
The College of Business Administration offers outstanding academic programs, nationally recognized chapters of professional student organizations, a large base of scholarship support and a tradition of success based on providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a competitive business environment. The college maintains close ties with regional and national businesses. Students who have not taken all these recommended courses may be required to take University courses to make up any deficiencies. Admission to BSBA Program Admission to BGSU does not guarantee admission to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program. In most cases, students initially enroll in the College of Business Administration as pre-business students.