Hospitality Programs including Degrees, Certificates, and Specialized Training
Offered by Colleges and Universities in Palm Beach County, Florida

Colleges & Universities in Palm Beach County

Palm Beach State College (PBSC)

• Associate in Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management
  This degree program is designed for students seeking a management career in the hospitality industry and related fields. Coursework includes food service, menu planning, cooking, hospitality management, and hotel administration. (Palm Beach State College)

• College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Hospitality
  This certificate introduces hotel management concepts, providing a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to understand the management process within the lodging industry. (Palm Beach State College)

• Hospitality Choice Programs
  PBSC offers pathways for high school students through Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, allowing them to earn college credits in hospitality and tourism courses. (Palm Beach State College)

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Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Hospitality and Tourism Management
  This program prepares students for management positions in various segments of the hospitality industry, emphasizing real-world applications and global perspectives. (FAU Business)

• Undergraduate Certificates
  FAU offers several undergraduate certificates, including:

  • Hospitality and Tourism Management

  • Event Management

  • Club Management

  • Casino and Gaming Industry Management (FAU Business, FAU Business, FAU Business)

• Graduate Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management
  Designed for graduate students and professionals, this certificate provides advanced knowledge in hospitality and tourism management.

• Executive Education Certificates
  FAU offers executive-style certificates in Hospitality and Tourism Management and Meetings and Events Management, catering to individuals at all experience levels. (FAU Business)

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Keiser University – West Palm Beach Campus

• Associate of Arts in Hospitality
  This program prepares students for careers in the hotel and resort industry, focusing on the business aspects of hospitality operations. Coursework includes sales, financial management, food and beverage sales and safety, facilities maintenance, housekeeping, and general accounting. (Keiser University)

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Lynn University

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
  This program provides a foundation for careers in hotels, cruise lines, restaurants, and amusement parks. Courses cover food service operations, business strategy, and marketing, with hands-on projects and networking opportunities in South Florida's tourism industry. (Lynn University)

• Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Management
  Designed for individuals seeking to enter or advance in the hospitality industry, this certificate covers marketing, resort development, food service administration, and service management. (Lynn University)

• MBA with Specialization in Hospitality Management
  This MBA program focuses on food service systems and operations, emphasizing controls and financial management, as well as principles of resort management. (Lynn University)

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Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA)

While PBA offers a Bachelor of Science in Management through its Rinker School of Business, specific programs in hospitality management are not detailed in the available information. (PBA • Palm Beach Atlantic University)

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South University – West Palm Beach Campus

South University offers business administration programs that can provide foundational knowledge relevant to the hospitality industry. Specific programs in hospitality management are not detailed in the available information.