The demand for trained, entry-level supervisory personnel exists and will continue to exist within this rapidly expanding, dynamic hospitality service industry. The objective of the Hotel Technology Curriculum is to provide students with the necessary skills to enter a variety of jobs in accordance with their career aspirations and the job opportunities available. The degree may be achieved through full-time day study. Throughout the hotel technology program, basic managerial skills in hotel management are presented. Areas of study include front desk operation, marketing, purchasing, management and supervision, cost analysis, and hotel recordkeeping.
Emphasis is placed on oral and written communication skills and the humanities.
The program combines the theory of classroom work with practical experience in food preparation and management gained through field experience at local hotels. Graduates of the program are employed in various areas of hotel operations and management, such as front desk operations, housekeeping, food and beverage operation, hotel marketing, accounting, and auditing. Perform basic functions related to hotel food and beverage operations. Apply general principles for hotel recordkeeping, auditing, cost analysis and control, purchasing and marketing. This is a recommended sequence.