Program Overview
This hospitality program prepares graduates for high-demand roles in various sectors, including resort and hotel management, event planning, and guest services. With an average starting salary of $61,000, graduates can pursue careers as hotel operations supervisors, event planners, human resources managers, and more. The program's focus on practical skills and industry connections ensures graduates are well-positioned for success in the hospitality industry.
Program Outline
Careers:
Graduate well-positioned for high-demand roles with many companies that cater to guests’ needs. Our hospitality students work globally and locally in areas like resort and hotel management, event planning, tourism destinations and attractions, airlines and cruises, guest services, human resources, and sales and marketing. Average salaries in the hospitality industry start at $61,000 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data for lodging managers and food service managers. In larger and higher-end businesses, you may earn significantly more. Your broad job opportunities may include roles like: Hotel Operations Supervisor/ Manager Junior Event Planner Meeting Planner Human Resources Entry-level Manager Restaurant operations Supervisor/Manager/Owner Guest Services Supervisor/Manager Food Broker/Distributor Resort Manager Wedding/Social Event Planner