You can opt to work your way up the ladder for a hands-on schooling in the profession. Some major hotel chains have their own formal training programs to impart an all-round understanding of the complex operations to their new employees. But a formal education in hotel or restaurant management is increasingly becoming a preferred qualification with employers. A professional degree also boosts your prospects of promotion. A program that furthers your knowledge of the organizational structure of a hotel, food service management, hotel administration, housekeeping operations and maintenance of physical facilities and also incorporates core management courses in finance and hospitality marketing will provide you a head start.
Most degree programs combine work-study opportunities to provide students practical experience.
If you prefer a program of a shorter duration, vocational courses in culinary art or restaurant management offered at a professional institute is a training option worth looking into. A good educational background coupled with work experience will accelerate your progress up the corporate ladder. The university's School of Hospitality Administration has a four year degree program that equips students for management positions in the hospitality industry in general. In addition to core management courses the curriculum offers an interesting choice of electives such as Legal and Business Aspects of Hotel Development and Hotel Facilities Management. Also check out the list of career links to hotels and resorts that recruit on campus.