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.
2. Math SAT score of 500 or higher. Placement in MATH 109 or 110 will be considered
(Math SAT score of 480 or higher).
3. Composite SAT of 900 or higher.
ACT Scores
2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Two of the Three Criteria:
1. English ACT score of 16 or higher.
2. Math ACT score of 19 or higher.
3. Reading ACT score of 19 or higher.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
Combined college or university GPA of 2.35 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions
attended.
GPA based on completion of 12 credit hours or more.
Developmental courses will not be considered in computing the GPA requirement.
Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s ENGL 150 or placement during the
first semester at Ferris State University which would require an English ACT score
of 16 or higher; or ERW SAT score of 450 or higher; or English Accuplacer score of
6 or higher.
Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 114 or 115 or placement during
the first semester at Ferris State University which would require a Math ACT score
of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary
Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math 0 to 49.
Hospitality opportunities are found in just about every community in every country
in the world, ranging from the simplest to most elegant, including:
Hotels
Restaurants
Cruise Ships
Caterers
Bars/Taverns
Breweries
Event Venues
Resorts
Parks
Camps
Casinos
Sport Arenas
Spas
Healthcare
Internships
The value of extensive practical experience prior to graduation cannot be overemphasized.
As an integral part of the degree requirements, Hospitality Management students must
complete at least one approved Internship Work Experience at an approved organization
within the hospitality industry and spend a minimum of 400 hours on the job. Internships
have been done worldwide in the past by Hospitality Programs students.
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.
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Annual Scholarship (AHLEF)
Baarman Family Endowed Scholarship
Canteen Services Endowed Scholarship
Collins Family Trust
Collins Ekman Endowed Scholarship
Dykstra Food Service Scholarship
FSU Dining Services Scholarship
Gilbert H. Cobb Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Gregory Drueth Endowed Scholarship
Hospitality Management Alumni Endowed Scholarship
National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS)
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Education Foundation
National Restaurant Association
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is dedicated to
providing scholarships for students who are pursuing an education and career in the
restaurant industry.
Since 1997, the NRAEF has awarded more than $15 million in scholarships. Visit NRAEF.org/scholarships to apply.
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.
Meet Our Board Members
George Aquino
Vice President and Managing Director
AHC + Hospitality
Doug Baarman
Senior Vice President/Team Director
Conference Direct
Susan Baynard
Chief Financial Officer
Crystal Mountain Resort
Fred Bueltmann
Explorer / Storyteller
This Craft Nation
Jenifer Cutter
Regional General Manager
AHC + Hospitality
Maria Dalisay
Executive Assistant Special Events and Marketing
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Nevada
Michael Doumanian
Director of Food and Begerave
Boyne Mountain Resort
Scott Firman
Guest Services Manager
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Kymberli Flanagan
Academic Advisor and Hospitality Management Faculty
Ferris State University – Grand Rapids
Sharon George
Director of Student Academic Affairs
Ferris State University
Scott Horgan
Vice President of Sales and Services
Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority
Brad Jones
Executive Director
Visit Bellevue Washington
Scott Lewis
Portfolio Manager, Director of Investments
Highway West Vacations
Justin Mortier
Area General Manager
Sugar Beach Resort/ LaBelle Mgt.
General Manager
Graduate Hotels, Ann Arbor
David Nicol
Dean, College of Business
Ferris State University
Alan Osborne
General Manager
The Henry Hotel – Autograph Collection
Benjamin Powell
Manager, Nutrition Services
Spectrum Health
Bill Quiseng
General Manager
Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Diego
Scott Rossen
Director of Dining Services
Ferris State University
Kristen Salomonson
Dean of Enrollment Services & Director of Admissions and Records
Ferris State University
Dianna Stampfler
President
Promote Michigan
Michael Toney
Vice President of Sales
Golden Nugget Hotel Las Vegas
Rob Underwood
General Manager
Wings Event Center
Ken Wasco
Catalyst: Customer Advocate
Gordon Food Service – US Nations
Mark Wilson
PGM Player Development Coordinator
Ferris State University
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.
