Hospitality Management

Overview

Degree candidates master the business and management skills needed to take on leadership roles, and many graduates go on to pursue exciting careers in tourism hubs like New York, Las Vegas, and Miami. Along with fundamental knowledge, a college education provides opportunities to collaborate with public relations agencies and vendors to produce world-class events. Ideal for those interested in becoming facility directors, a hospitality management degree also offers a starting point for entrepreneurial students who wish to start and operate their own establishments.

The hospitality industry encompasses a variety of occupations and many different types of establishments, including hotels, restaurants, resorts, and cruise ships. The field's versatility and broad career options makes it an ideal sector for recent graduates, adult students, and working professionals alike. A Hospitality Management degree from Tuskegee University provides an in-depth look at food and beverage service, along with fundamental concepts in finance, marketing, and staff management. Students learn to create and oversee high-quality guest experiences, including sporting events, conferences, and five-star hotels.

Objectives

• An ability to demonstrate knowledge of core business skills related to the hospitality industry.

• An ability to demonstrate a fundamental and intermediate knowledge of existing theory of hospitality management.

• An ability to demonstrate an understanding of quantitative methods necessary for fiscal responsibility on hospitality related enterprises.

• An ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders business concepts, principles, and systems.

• An ability to develop ethical perspectives and sense of moral responsibility.

• An ability to provide unbiased service across cultures.

• An ability to analyze and operate in different global economic and business systems.