• A woman wearing a white demin jacket with "UNLV" on the back standing in front of the Fountains of Bellagio
  • Three students in a classroom smelling wine in a wine glass.
  • A group of people standing outside of the High Roller on the Las Vegas strip
  • A row of chef judges doing a taste test.
  • Two people in business attire standing in front of a UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality backdrop.

Learn the Art and Science of Moment Making

Study at the World’s Top Tourism Destination

Welcome to the Department of Hospitality, Food, and Beverage Management at the Harrah College of Hospitality.

Whether your ambition is to lead a megaresort, manage celebrity-chef restaurants (or start one of your own), innovate hospitality technology, or develop executive-level strategy, a degree from our world-renowned program provides the education and network to give students a competitive edge. Be part of a program that stands out and start your journey today!

The UNLV Difference

#1
Highest-Ranked U.S. Hospitality Management Program - QS World University Rankings (2026)
$670,000
in annual hospitality-focused scholarships
Affordable
Most Affordable of Top 10 Comparable Programs
Location
Students Work and Intern at the Epicenter of the Industry
Portrait of Megan Carraher
“My UNLV degrees have opened a door to a global network of alumni and industry professionals. Being a UNLV student gives you a golden ticket to the best and most wonderful hospitality jobs in the world.”
Megan Carraher ‘11, ‘16 MHA, Director of Restaurants, Caesars Entertainment

Academic Programs

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

The Harrah College of Hospitality offers a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management with an option to select a concentration in Human Resources, Hospitality Beverage Management, and Innovative Restaurant Management. Coming soon: Bachelor of Science degree in Food & Beverage Management.

Careers in Hospitality and Food & Beverage Management

The career options are limitless in the hospitality and food & beverage industry! UNLV Hospitality alumni are championing the hospitality and food & beverage industry both on the Las Vegas Strip and around the world.

  • General Manager
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Marketing and Public Relations Director
  • Revenue Manager
  • Director of Housekeeping
  • Hotel Development Director
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Food & Beverage Director
  • Bar/Brewery Owner
  • Restaurant Franchise Owner
  • Nightclub Manager
  • Sommelier

Courses You’ll Love

From required to core classes to intriguing electives, there’s no shortage of unique classes you’ll take in the Department of Hospitality, Food, and Beverage Management.

  • Bistro410 
  • The Aesthetics of Music and Wine
  • Revenue Management
  • Hospitality Marketing
  • Employment Law
  • Human Resources Management
  • Food & Beverage Operations
  • Culture and Cuisine
  • Hospitality Strategic Management

Highlights from the College

Support the Future of the Industry

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Contact

Mailing Address

William F. Harrah College of Hospitality
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mail Stop: 6021
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89154

Phone

Fax

  • 702-895-4109

Campus Location