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Hospitality Management
Hospitality Management Fundamentals
The hospitality industry is single largest industry in the world -comprising businesses ranging from food and beverage services, accommodations and transportation to leisure and entertainment — lodging, resorts, clubs, campgrounds, time share, airlines, cruise lines and car rentals.
- Core curriculum covers:
- food preparation fundamentals and quality presentations
- customer service
- employee selection training, supervision, motivation and retention
- pricing, purchasing and inventory control
- computer and electronic systems
- how to identify market segments
- recognizing market trends
- Program offers options in:
- restaurant management
- hotel and lodging operations
- hotel marketing and sales
- culinary arts
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning
Akron Advantage
Real-world Experience
Under the supervision of hospitality management faculty, students prepare and serve meals in the fully functional campus restaurant, The Crystal Room.
In addition, you will be required to complete a 300-hour internship in the hospitality industry during a semester. You also may test for preselected nationally and internationally recognized course nodules of the American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute.
Hospitality Management Student Organization
Interact with other hospitality management students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:
- Hospitality Club
Sample Curriculum
Associate Degree in Hospitality Management — Culinary Arts Option
| First Year | Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | Fall Semester | ||
| English Composition I | 4 | Introduction to Public Speaking or Effective Oral Communications | 3 |
| Math for Modern Technology | 4 | Survey of Basic Economics | 3 |
| Safety and Sanitation | 2 | Baking and Classical Desserts | 4 |
| Introduction to Hospitality | 3 | Menu, Purchasing & Cost Control | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Food Preparation I | 4 | Geography of Cultural Diversity or Diversity in American Society or The Black Experience since 1877 | 2 |
| Total | 17 | Total | 16 |
| Spring Semester | Spring Semester | ||
| Intro to Business in the Global Env. | 3 | Wine and Beverage Service | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Food Prep II | 4 | Advanced Food Preparation | 4 |
| Dining Room Service & Training, Lab | 3 | Hospitality Law | 3 |
| Basic Accounting I | 3 | Restaurant Operations and Mgmt. | 4 |
| Nutrition Fundamentals | 3 | Internship | 2 |
| Business Software Applications | 4 | Human Relations | 3 |
| Total | 20 | Total | 19 |
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in hospitality management paves the way to a variety of career opportunities, particularly in management and other professional areas.
Career Outlook
Overall job opportunities in the hospitality industry will continue to grow. Graduates of hospitality management programs, particularly those with computer skills, should have the best opportunities.
Center for Career Management
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships through Career Advantage Network
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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302 Buchtel Common. Akron, OH 44325
Phone: 330-972-7111
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