Washington State University @ LTCC
Hospitality Business Management
Earn your degree in Hospitality Business Management with Washington State University
Everett right here in beautiful South Lake Tahoe.
Course offerings through Washington State University Everett will help you master the fundamentals of operating hotels, restaurants, managed services venues, and tourism destinations—whether they’re located in the U.S. or around the world.
Coming Up in Spring 2025:
May 12, 2025 - June 22, 2025
HBM280 Hospitality Systems
HBM280 | Monday + Wednesday from 9am - 12pm
3 Management functions relating to the planning and operation of various lodging,
food, and beverage businesses.
of Business or minor in Hospitality Business Management. Operational control processes, control systems, and cost analysis procedures in food and beverage management.
HBM 496 Special Topics
V 1-3 May be repeated for credit: cumulative maximum 6 credits.
HBM 496 will be structured as an industry sponsored project provided by local industry partners.
This will be a full 12-week course | May 5th - July 25th.
This project would be outside of any industry experience hours. We will require HBM
496 plus a minimum of one of the two courses. Industry mentors and Instructor will
collaborate on progress meetings and expectations.
About the LTCC/WSU Everett Partnership
In 2018, Lake Tahoe Community College entered into an agreement with Washington State University, a top-tiered research institution, to offer a degree in Hospitality Business Management (HBM). Courses are offered on campus at the Lisa Maloff University Center through WSU Everett.
About WSU’s School of Hospitality Business Management
WSU’s School of Hospitality Business Management, established in 1932, consistently ranks among the top 5 percent of the 170 similar programs in the nation. It is part of WSU’s AACSB-accredited Carson College of Business. Our alumni live and work across the globe.
Financial Support
Financial support is available through LTCC and WSU.
Scholarship Opportunities
For more information about LTCC scholarships, email ucenter@ltcc.edu.
WSU’s School of Hospitality Business Management awards over $125,000 in scholarships annually. The Carson College of Business awarded its students over $800,000 during the 2019-2020 academic year; scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 per recipient per year, and students are eligible to receive more than one scholarship. Learn more and apply for scholarships here.
Financial Aid
Students in the HBM program are also eligible to apply for financial aid. Additional assistance is available! Contact Brandon Buckingham at brandon.buckingham@wsu.edu.
For Tahoe-based students who are interested in applying or who may need financial assistance, please contact Meredith Crosby, mecrosby@ltcc.edu with the ADVANCE Office at LTCC.
Contact Details
Admissions
Alex Tadio, Director of Admissions, WSU Everett
Email: alexander.tadio@wsu.edu
Advising
Anna McLeod, Director of Student Services, WSU Everett
Email: anna.mcleod2@wsu.edu
Phone: 425.405.1600