華盛頓州立大學

Senior living is a growing, dynamic industry where residents 55+ make their homes in independent, assisted living, or memory care communities. This residential model promotes active, social interaction among residents and their families, while providing a safe and caring environment. Managers and professional staff make a positive difference for residents and enhance the quality of their lives on a daily basis. This degree will prepare students for:

Managerial positions and upward mobility in an industry that is nearly recession-proof
Purposeful work on a daily basis and throughout your career
Careers in a growing industry as the Baby Boomers move in
Training in sound business fundamentals, with a focus on hospitality operations
A very rewarding work-life balance

Excel in a Growing, Vital Industry

Do you want to be a part of a rewarding industry that is growing rapidly and in high demand? As the percentage of our population entering retirement age continues to grow over the coming decades, the need for savvy professionals to lead in the senior living industry has sharply increased. Don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this opportunity and enter a career field that is secure, essential, and highly satisfying!

Why Pursue a Career in Senior Living Management?

In the next eight to 10 years, 75 million Americans will reach retirement age. As this vast number of retirees enter senior living communities, the demand for professionals in this field is will skyrocket, according to projections from Argentum, the nation’s largest senior living association.

To create an environment that promotes overall well-being for their residents, retirement and senior living facilities must provide recreational, culinary, housekeeping, and other quality of life services—this is the purview of the senior living management professional. Combining compassionate care for our aging population with various aspects the hospitality industry, this career field is not only essential and in high demand, but also provides a work environment that is fun and emotionally rewarding.

What You’ll Learn

WSU’s senior living management major, offered entirely online, combines specialized knowledge applicable in senior living and retirement communities with wide-ranging training in the broader hospitality industry. Acclaimed WSU faculty members bring extensive, hands-on industry experience to the curriculum, with an emphasis on practical skills and knowledge.

You will gain expertise in operations, management, service, planning, finances, and leadership in the senior living space. As part of the hospitality business management degree program, the senior living management major provides skills and knowledge that will also apply to careers at hotels, restaurants, sports and convention centers, and tourist destinations, both in the U.S. and around the world.