Bellevue University Named Among Forbes Advisor's Best Online Hospitality Degree Programs
Forbes Advisor has named Bellevue University's online Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management among its Best Online Hospitality Degree Programs. The recognition is based on Forbes Advisor's evaluation of accredited, nonprofit institutions offering online hospitality bachelor's degrees in the United States.
Key Facts
- Forbes Advisor named Bellevue University among its Best Online Hospitality Degree Programs.
- Bellevue University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management.
- The program requires 127 credit hours.
- Coursework includes team leadership, anthropology of tourism, new media marketing for hospitality services and financial skills for managers.
- Students complete an independent hospitality research project as a capstone requirement.
- Forbes Advisor evaluated institutions using 17 data points across student outcomes, affordability, student experience, credibility and application process.
Forbes Advisor Includes Bellevue University in National Ranking
Forbes Advisor recognized Bellevue University's online Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management as one of its Best Online Hospitality Degree Programs. The ranking evaluated 25 accredited, nonprofit colleges and universities offering online hospitality bachelor's degree programs in the United States.
Bellevue University's online Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management requires 127 credit hours and examines the business and operational aspects of the hospitality industry. Students study topics including team leadership, tourism, hospitality marketing, customer service, financial management and hospitality operations while completing an independent research project as a capstone experience. Most coursework is delivered asynchronously, although some courses may include synchronous components.
Hospitality employers need professionals who understand operations, leadership, marketing, finance and customer experience. Bellevue University's online Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management brings those areas together in a single degree program. Students study hospitality management, tourism, marketing and business practices while completing an independent research project that applies classroom learning to hospitality industry challenges.
Ranking Evaluated Student Outcomes, Affordability and Student Experience
Forbes Advisor based its ranking on 17 data points grouped into five categories: student outcomes, affordability, student experience, credibility and application process. Measures included graduation rates, retention rates, earnings after graduation, tuition costs, student loan debt, student-to-faculty ratios and accreditation status.
According to Forbes Advisor, schools selected for the list received a curved final score of 70% or higher. Data for the ranking came from sources including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, third-party data providers and institutional websites.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).