Hotel Administration
The Hotel Administration Section of the Students Again website is where information on courses commonly found in a Hotel Administration curriculum can be found. As you use the navigational menu you will find information including discussions, sample exams, sample homework, sample papers, presentations, and many other resources. These resources are sure to help any Hotel Administration major or students taking a Hotel Administration related course.
What Is Hotel Administration
Hotel Administration is a cross-discipline major that develops skills in management, marketing, and operations positions in the food, accommodations, and travel services industries. This major explores the wide range of disciplines necessary to provide the knowledge and skills required of individuals in management positions within the hospitality industry. During your study of Hotel Administration, you will learn many of the "big picture" skills relevant to designing, constructing, financing, marketing, management, and operating large service related businesses. In addition, students will attend more granular courses covering the details of the types of positions in a service related operation.
Who Majors In Hotel Administration
Students interested in Hotel Administration must be prepared for management courses with a special focused on the service industry. In these industries communication and people skills are essential to effective leadership and attaining managerial positions. Aside from the core Hotel Administration courses students will attend many of the core courses of a Business major.
Courses Available To Hotel Administration Majors
The required and elective courses in a Hotel Administration curriculum can vary greatly by institution. Below is a small sample of courses that may be found at your university:
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Accounting
- Culinary Theory and Practice
- Interpersonal Skills
- Strategic Management
- Bartending
- Hospitality Purchasing
- Gaming Management
- Introduction to the Lodging Industry
- Introduction to the Convention Industry
- Beers, Spirits, and Wine
Employment Opportunities For Hotel Administration Graduates
Hotel Administration graduates are poised for many positions within the service industry. However, your education prepares you for top positions that may not be available to a recent college graduate. It is essential to the Hotel Administration major to pursue a marketable specialization (or dual major or a minor) to allow the recent college graduate to gain employment in a position with a clear track towards the upper positions that their education groomed them to achieve.
- Aireline Management
- Casino Manager
- Food Services Management
- Hotel and Motel Administration
- Restaurant Management
Some of The Top Hotel Administration Colleges In The United States Include...
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
- University of Central Florida
- University of Massachusetts - Amherst (UMASS)
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Art
- Michigan State University (MSU)
Hotel Administration Clubs And Organizations
There are many clubs and organization available in the Hotel Administration field. Here is a few to get you started:
- Eta Sigma Delta
- International Food Service Executives Association (IFSEA)
- Society For Foodservice Management (SFM)
