119 South St., BUS 200
Big Rapids, MI
(231) 591-2420
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Create Unforgettable Experiences
Whether you aspire to own the best neighborhood restaurant or you have your sights set on managing a global resort brand, the Ferris Hospitality Management program will prepare you to excel in the business of creating unforgettable experiences.
Our Hospitality Management Program is based upon a solid business curriculum with a focus on managing service-oriented operations. With rigorous academic coursework, hands-on experience, frequent field trips, classroom guest speakers, registered student organizations (RSO), worldwide internship placements, and industry-experienced faculty, our program offers you access to gaining knowledge and experiences that can be applied to your professional development and network within the hospitality industry.
Program Details
Winter X Games
Hospitality Management students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of roles at the Winter X Games. As a Hospitality student, you could serve as an "Xpert" and learn guest services, festival operations and social media at the world's best action sports event.
Successful Graduates
Hospitality graduate Arielle Barlage was named one of PCMA's "20 in their Twenties" for her exceptional work in the hospitality industry. She is just one of the many Hospitality graduates making a name of themselves in the industry.
Hospitality Scholarships
The Hospitality Management program is proud to have awarded over $12,000 in internal scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year, which are both merit-based and need-based. We believe in supporting our student’s in any way we can and are grateful to our generous alumni and industry partnerships who support these scholarships.
Advisory Board
The Hospitality Management Advisory Board is a diverse group of industry professionals and experts that provide critical input that helps keep our students on the cutting-edge of the hospitality industry.
Scott Firman
Director of Rooms Administration
Grand Traverse Resort
Scott Horgan
Vice President of Sales and Services
Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority
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Kristen Salomonson
Dean of Enrollment Services & Director of Admissions and Records
Ferris State University
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Julie Selonke
Chef Instructor and Program Coordinator
Culinary Studies Institute at Oakland Community College
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Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.
