Creating the Global Standard in Hospitality Education
Discover why the Harrah College of Hospitality is one of the top-ranked hospitality management programs in the world.
The UNLV Difference
What a Hospitality Management Degree Means for You
Hospitality management students learn business principles through a hospitality lens while gaining real-world experience to take on management roles in hotels, casinos, travel and entertainment firms, restaurants, country clubs, and more. It’s an exciting industry that touches every part of the globe!
The college’s proximity to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip places our students at the forefront of the industry. Students enjoy unparalleled internships, jobs, mentorship, and research opportunities with prominent industry professionals – real-world experience that helps students launch successful careers
Undergraduate Degree Program
The Harrah College of Hospitality undergraduate program offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management. This 120-credit-hour program typically takes four years to complete.
Undergraduate students have the option of specializing in one of the following concentrations:
- Event Design and Management
- Gaming Management
- Hospitality Beverage Management
- Human Resource Management
- Innovative Restaurant Management
- PGA Golf Management
Undergraduate students must meet certain academic standards to be admitted to UNLV and the Harrah College of Hospitality. The University accepts the Common App.
Las Vegas offers endless opportunities for students who are pursuing careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Working with some of the biggest names in the industry, the college helps connect students with internships, mentors, and jobs following graduation.
Our academic advisors will help students navigate the undergraduate program, explaining academic requirements, developing plans of study, and providing general support throughout their UNLV careers.
UNLV accepts both the Common App and the UNLV Application.
Graduate Degrees and Certificates
For professionals and students who wish to advance their education, the Harrah College of Hospitality offers several graduate degree options, including in-person and online programs. A graduate degree from the college prepares students to be leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry.
- Master of Science in Hotel Administration (HOA)
- Executive Master of Hospitality Administration (Online)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality Administration
- Dual Master's Degree in Hotel Administration & Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
- Dual Master's Degree in Hotel Administration & Management Information Systems
- Gaming Management Certificate (Online)
Graduate students must have completed an undergraduate degree program and meet UNLV admission requirements before being admitted to the university.
An advanced degree from the Harrah College of Hospitality gives professionals the competitive edge they need to step into management positions or pursue academic careers. The college’s strong support system, including our extensive career resources, help make our students’ career goals possible.
Graduate students work closely with advisors to map out an educational plan that supports their learning interests.
Graduate applicants that meet university requirements may apply online.
Our Alumni are Inspiring the Industry
Not only are our graduates shaping the Las Vegas Strip, they're also leading successful hospitality enterprises around the world. Meet our alumni.
Bill Hornbuckle ‘84
CEO and President of MGM Resorts International
Hornbuckle oversees one of the world’s biggest hospitality brands, which has 31 properties worldwide.
Guy Fieri ‘90
Celebrity Chef and Food Network Star
Fieri is one of the most recognizable icons in the food & beverage scene around the world.
Rikki Tanenbaum ‘06
Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships of FanDuel
Tanenbaum leads high-level partnership programs in one of the largest U.S. sports betting companies.
Spotlight Tours
We’re ready to roll out the red carpet for you. Schedule a personalized tour of our state-of-the-art facility, Hospitality Hall, while learning about our top-ranked program at the Harrah College of Hospitality.
Hospitality Spotlight tours are offered on most Fridays at 11:45 a.m. in person. Please contact hospitalityadmissions@unlv.edu to schedule a virtual or in-person tour outside of the following dates.
Contact
Kaila Seidler
Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator
Phone: 702-895-4458
Email: hospitalityadmissions@unlv.edu
Student Experience
Hospitality College students enjoy immersive, hands-on learning inside the jewel of the UNLV campus—Hospitality Hall, located just blocks away from the famed Las Vegas Strip. Our close connection to the industry and responsiveness to the needs of the evolving hospitality market help us maintain our top position among competing programs—producing graduates who are leading all major sectors of the industry across the globe.
Hospitality Scholarships
In addition to scholarships awarded from the Office of Admissions, hospitality majors are eligible to apply for hospitality-specific scholarships, whether they’re incoming UNLV students or continuing students, as long as they meet their respective deadlines.
