The Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Event Management prepares leaders for careers in major hospitality industry segments, through academic and research programs valuing quality of life, business success, collaborative partnerships, creative approaches, and ethical principles. Students can choose from one concentration, which include two focus areas. Focus areas include:
- The Event Management focus area emphasizes planning and managing events — from large to small and from corporate to personal — in addition to following protocols and ensuring safety and security during the events.
- The Hotel and Resort Management focus area emphasizes business skills such as managing staff and revenue, as well as the specific skills such as managing clubs and casinos.
- The Food and Beverage Management focus area emphasizes the business side of food, such as ordering and inventory, managing budgets and planning and pricing menus. In addition, students learn food science, food production and the pairing of food and beverages.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates from the program will demonstrate:
- Foundational knowledge of hospitality operations
- Competence in business practices and managerial decision making
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills including professional behavior, collaborative relationships, and proficiency in networking
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
WIDE VARIETY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOSPITALITY MAJORS
- Amusement park manager
- Casino manager
- Catering manager
- Club manager
- Convention manager
- Event and meeting planner
- Hotel and resort manager
- Human resources officer
- Restaurant manager
- Retail manager
- Sales and marketing representative for hospitality businesses
- Tour manager