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B.B.A. in Hospitality Administration

College: J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Program: Hospitality Administration
See Also: J. Mack Robinson College of Business

The primary goal of the Cecil B Day School of Hospitality Administration is to provide a well integrated curriculum incorporating courses in the arts, sciences, general business theory and hospitality applications that will prepare students for management positions in the hospitality industry. The core courses will give the student a general knowledge of all segments of the hospitality industry. Specialized elective courses and work study experience allow students to gain additional insight regarding specific industry segments.

Suggested Schedule of Courses

This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the current catalog.  This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement — contact your advisement office if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements.  Also see the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.

Students may choose to attend a summer term to reduce their load during fall or spring semesters but still stay on track to graduate in four years.

Freshman Year

Term 1
Course Hours
ENGL 1101 3
MATH 1111 or higher 3
ECON 2105 3
GSU 1010 3
SPCH 1000 2
Total Hours 14
Term 2
Course Hours
ENGL 1102 3
MATH 1070 3
ECON 2106 3
POLS 1101 3
BusA 2106 3
PHIL 1010 2
Total Hours 17
Freshman Milestones:
  • Complete all Area A requirements
  • Attend the major fair and declare a major


Sophomore Year

Term 3
Course Hours
ACCT 2101 3
Lab Science "A" 4
CIS 2010 3
Area C Elective 3
Area E Social Science Elective 3
Total Hours 16
Term 4
Course Hours
ACCT 2102 3
Lab Science "B" 4
HIST 2110 3
Area C Elective 3
Area E Global Issues Elective 3
Total Hours 16
Sophomore Milestones:
  • Georgia State GPA of 2.50 or higher required for upper level business courses
  • Complete Acct and Econ sequences with a C- or higher
  • Meet with Academic Advisor in the Robinson College of Business (after 42 earned credit hours)


Junior Year

Term 5
Course Hours
BCom 3950 3
MgS 3100 3
Mk 3010 3
MgS 3400 3
HADM 3010 3
Total Hours 15
Term 6
Course Hours
Fi 3300 3
HADM 3401 2
BusA 3000 3
HADM 3402 1
3000/4000 level Non-RCB Elective 3
3000/4000 level Non-RCB Elective 3
Total Hours 15
Junior Milestones:


Senior Year

Term 7
Course Hours
HADM 3720 3
HADM 3750 3
HADM 3760 3
3000/4000 level Non-RCB Elective 3
3000/4000 level HADM Elective 3
Total Hours 15
Term 8
Course Hours
BusA 4980 3
BusA 4990 (Exit Exam) 
HADM 4100 3
HADM 4800 (Work Study)
HADM 4900  3
3000/4000 level HADM Elective 3
3000/4000 level HADM Elective 3
Total Hours 15