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Sodexo education partnership
A strategic partnership
As one of the world’s largest service employers, with more than 432,000 employees operating in 45 countries and serving approximately 80 million consumers every day across healthcare, education, corporate, and government environments, Sodexo’s operations require leaders who combine operational expertise, business acumen, and a deep commitment to service excellence.
Northern Arizona University is uniquely positioned to support this need. With nationally recognized hospitality programs, an extensive fully online program portfolio, and long-standing commitment to educating working professionals, NAU aligns academic learning directly with workforce needs.
- 90-credit Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPrS) in Hospitality Business Administration, representing a 25% savings in cost and time compared to typical undergraduate degrees that require 120 credits.
- Fully online coursework designed for working professionals and fully accessible for Sodexo employees across different regions and roles.
- Rolling admissions and curriculum offered primarily in accelerated 8-week sessions.
The 90-credit Hospitality Business Administration (BPrS) degree offers workforce relevant upskilling that is directly connected to real Sodexo operational challenges. The program includes areas of study designed for the needs of today’s hospitality workforce:
- Hospitality Operations Management
- Food Service Systems and Safety
- Customer Experience and Service Excellence
- Financial Management for Hospitality Leaders
- Organizational Leadership and Team Development
- Data Analytics for Operational Decision-Making
- Hospitality Innovation and Technology
- Strategic Hospitality Management
Sodexo employees who have 1 year or more of full-time, supervisory experience will be invited to submit a portfolio for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) consideration. Sodexo learners may be eligible to earn PLA credits towards the BPrS degree in Hospitality Business Administration based on the individual employees’ positions, experience, and verifiable industry training/certifications.