Hospitality & Tourism
Cost: $299 per semester
Prerequisites: None
Length: Two semester (18 weeks)
Required Course Materials: None
Course Description: Are you a people person? Then hospitality may be the field for you! Learn about what makes the hotel and restaurant industries unique. Learn about large and small restaurants, boutique and resort hotels, and their day-to-day operations. Evaluate the environment for these businesses by examining their customers and their competition. Discover trends and technology that makes each industry exciting and innovative. Explore a variety of interesting job options from Front Desk and Concierge services to Maître d and food service.
Embark on your journey to becoming a manager in the hotel or restaurant industry by gaining knowledge and developing a variety of skills. Learn about different management styles, laws, and regulations that govern hotels and restaurants as well as how to develop job descriptions and business plans. You’ll also explore how to create menus, advertise vacancies, perform interviews, and understand the financials of the hotel or restaurant.