Hospitality Management

A major in hospitality management prepares students for professional careers in hotel and restaurant management by providing theory-based instruction and practical experience. Graduates need a liberal-general education, an understanding of business administration, specialized technical knowledge of hotel and food service management, and practical experience in the industry. Graduates from the hospitality management programs choose career opportunities ranging from management of elegant resort hotels to specialty restaurants.

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Caterer
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Food and beverage director
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Lodging manager
Marketing/promotions coordinator
Operations manager
Owner/operator
Personnel director
Purchasing manager
Sales director

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Hospitality Management

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