Introduction to Hospitality Management
• Overview of the Hospitality Industry
• Restaurant and Hotel Staff Positions
• Career Opportunities in Hospitality Management
• Human Resources and Payroll
• The Manager as Leader and Motivator
• The Manager as Enforcer of Quality Standards
• The Manager as Enforcer of Ethical Standards
• Personal Qualities Needed for Success in the Hospitality Business
Restaurant Management
• Classifying Restaurants
• Restaurant Operations
• Technology
• Menu Development
• Standards and Service
• Financial Statements and Business Plans
• Buying an Existing Restaurant
Hotel Management
• Overview of the Hotel Industry
• A Day in a Typical Hotel
• Hotel Computer Systems and Programs
• Hotel Operations Reports, Calculations, and Bookkeeping
• Competitive Tactics in Hotel Management
• General Management Skills for Hotel Managers
Starting and Managing Various Hospitality Businesses
• Bed and Breakfasts
• RV Parks and Campgrounds
• Dude Ranches
• Hunting and Fishing Guides and Lodges
• Adventure and Historical Tour Guides and Lodges
• Outfitters
• Small Food-Service Ventures
This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject.
We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of your studies. The order in which the course material is presented may vary.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2021 Edition
