Examines global career development and business ethics. Comprehensively covers all aspects of the convention business with discussions on developing a market plan, analyzing the property, defining and locating the market, selling and servicing the corporate and association market, organizing for convention sales and negotiations and contracts. A course presenting a strategy for developing a practical, flexible and pleasant front office operational structure. All operations and departments of the front office are taught in some detail through written material, computerized software and case studies. Examples applicable to the social and management sciences are presented.
Emphasis is on the process of management as it involves concepts, behavior and practices.
Included are case studies on hospitality related management topics. Includes an in-depth examination of the hospitality product, price, distribution and promotional variables. A comprehensive examination of our planet's energy resources including coal, oil, nuclear, solar, conservation, and future potential resources.