Who can I contact about the hospitality management program?

Email Dr. Brianna Clark at bclark1@highpoint.edu .

Hospitality Management Accreditation & Awards

Ranked #1 in North Carolina for hospitality management, with students working The Masters at Augusta National.

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Accreditation for the B.A. in Hospitality Management

High Point University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). That accreditation includes the Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management offered by the David S. Congdon School of Entrepreneurship and the hospitality management minor.

Manager in Training Placements

Recent graduates have stepped directly into manager-in-training programs at Mandarin Oriental, Marriott and Hilton. Every major completes at least one 4-credit internship in the part of the industry that interests them most.

Faculty Credentials

Dr. Marisa Ritter, assistant professor of hospitality management, is a Certified Hospitality Educator, and program chair Dr. Brianna Clark is a Certified Festival and Event Executive.

University Accreditation

High Point University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and has been continuously accredited since 1951. SACSCOC has granted HPU Level V status, which authorizes a university to award doctoral degrees.

The David S. Congdon School of Entrepreneurship

The Congdon School of Entrepreneurship is home to four majors: entrepreneurship, event management, hospitality management and sales. The school reports a 99% placement rate for its graduates.

The Masters at Augusta National

HPU is among a select group of schools whose students take part in one of the premier externships at The Masters. Students spend a week working hospitality and merchandising roles at Augusta National Golf Club, and 50 HPU students worked the 2024 tournament.

“As a student studying hospitality management, this was the place to be.”

Sophia Sorrentino, a hospitality management major who worked a hospitality role at Augusta National

Relais & Châteaux Partnership

A partnership with Relais & Châteaux, the association of independent luxury hotels and restaurants, creates opportunities to interact with industry practitioners and take part in unique internships.

Hospitality Management Program Ranking

College Factual ranked High Point University #1 in its 2027 Best Hospitality Management Schools in North Carolina list, which weighs graduation rates, earnings after graduation, affordability and program focus. HPU also ranks #7 in the Southeast Region.

Three Fine Dining Labs

HPU runs three immersive dining labs, 1924 Prime, Alo and Kazoku, where students build business and social etiquette and learn global cultures and cuisines.

Recognition for Undergraduate Research

The Council on Undergraduate Research named High Point University the recipient of its 2025 Campus-Wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments, judged against CUR’s Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research.

High Point University Rankings

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2027 ranks High Point University #1 for Most Innovative Schools and #3 for Best Undergraduate Teaching among Regional Universities in the South. HPU also ranks #1 in its category for Earnings by Major, a new U.S. News factor that measures what graduates earn four years after leaving campus.

The Princeton Review’s Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition ranks High Point University #3 for Best-Run Colleges, #3 for Best College Dorms and #3 for Most Beautiful Campus. HPU is the only university in North Carolina ranked in the top 5 for all three.

Niche’s 2027 rankings place High Point University #1 in North Carolina for Best College Campuses, Best College Dorms and Best College Food, and #8 in North Carolina for Colleges with the Best Professors.

Measured by National Association of Colleges and Employers standards, 99% of HPU’s Class of 2025 was employed or continuing their education within 180 days, 13 points above the national average.

College Factual ranks High Point University #1 in its 2027 Best Hospitality Management Schools in North Carolina list, which weighs graduation rates, earnings after graduation, affordability and program focus. HPU also ranks #7 in the Southeast Region.

Graduates are recruited into the industry, with recent graduates stepping directly into manager-in-training programs at Mandarin Oriental, Marriott and Hilton, among other top hospitality organizations. The major prepares students to manage teams and design exceptional service experiences.

Yes. Every student completes at least one 4-credit internship in the area of the industry that interests them most. The Relais & Châteaux partnership and connections with local industry professionals open doors to unique internships.

Yes. HPU is among a select group of schools whose students take part in an externship at The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, where they spend a week working in hospitality and merchandising roles.

Yes. Students can study hospitality leadership in leading hospitality destinations, including Maymesters in Italy where they learn from professionals in the field every day.

Yes. Future Hospitality Leaders, the student-run club for the major, plans outings and networking events and most recently traveled to the Club Managers Association of America student conference.

Yes. Students can choose a content specialization within the major or add a minor to reach their career goals, and dedicated communication courses help them sharpen their skills. See the Hospitality Management Curriculum & Research page for required courses.

High Point University’s SACSCOC accreditation includes the B.A. in Hospitality Management, and HPU has been continuously accredited since 1951.

Email Dr. Brianna Clark at [email protected].

Explore Hospitality Management at High Point University

See the courses hospitality majors take and where HPU hospitality graduates go next.

Curriculum & Research Careers & Student Organizations

Questions about the program? Email Dr. Brianna Clark, chair of event and hospitality management, at [email protected].