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In Short: Cal Poly Pomona's Collins College of Hospitality Management equips students with hands-on experience and real-world skills to lead the dynamic hospitality industry.
Behind every life-changing moment is a $4.7 trillion hospitality industry driven by passion and expertise, according to Cal Poly Pomona. The college's program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles through a blend of hospitality, business, and real-world experience.
At The Collins College of Hospitality Management, students get 800 hours of real-world experience, connect with industry leaders, and compete in the global STR Student Market Competition, analyzing real hotel and tourism data.
The program also offers a Professional Work Experience degree requirement, ensuring students are well-prepared for the fast-paced, global industry. Advanced management concepts and analytical skills specific to the hospitality industry are also covered.
While Cal Poly Pomona's program is notable, the 2026 CEOWORLD magazine rankings place the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada at the top, followed by the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management and Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business.
What's confirmed
- Behind every life-changing moment is a $4.7 trillion hospitality industry driven by passion and expertise, according to Cal Poly Pomona. The college's program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles through a blend of hospitality, business, and real-world experience.
- At The Collins College of Hospitality Management, students get 800 hours of real-world experience, connect with industry leaders, and compete in the global STR Student Market Competition, analyzing real hotel and tourism data.
- The program also offers a Professional Work Experience degree requirement, ensuring students are well-prepared for the fast-paced, global industry. Advanced management concepts and analytical skills specific to the hospitality industry are also covered.
- While Cal Poly Pomona's program is notable, the 2026 CEOWORLD magazine rankings place the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada at the top, followed by the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management and Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business.
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- Pennsylvania State University’s School of Hospitality Management placed fourth, ahead of Ecole Hôtelière Genève in fifth.
- Rounding out the top 10 are the Collins College of Hospitality Management at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (eighth), the School of Hospitality Leadership at the University of Wisconsin–Stout (ninth), and India’s Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Chennai (tenth).
- Methodology: CEOWORLD magazine’s 2026 rankings are based on one of the most extensive global surveys conducted in the hospitality education sector, incorporating insights from 250,000 graduates, industry professionals, employers, and recruiters across 124 territories.
- Depending upon the level of expertise and if any specialized training or certification is required, individuals might even choose careers in learning and development, human resources, quality control, operational audits, compliance, revenue management, customer experience management, procurement, administration, and cruises.