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Pursuing a degree in hotel and hospitality management is a good choice if you enjoy dealing with the public. This area of study teaches participants about the business of providing food and lodging services. It also includes activities that people participate in during their leisure time. After graduation, you can find job opportunities at hotels, resorts, cruise lines, or in restaurants. The hospitality industry is a large one and can offer a number of different career choices, including:

• Bridal Consultant
• Casino and Gaming Supervisor
• Caterer
• Event Planner
• Facilities Manager
• Food and Restaurant Critic
• Hotel Concierge
• Hotel Manager
• Meeting Planner
• Party Planner
• Restaurant Manager
• Tour Director
• Travel Agent

Concentrations for hotel and hospitality management degrees include the following:

• Casino Management
• Club Management
• Food and Beverage Management
• Lodging Management
• Tourism, Convention and Event Management

Here are examples of the types of courses you will be taking as a hotel and hospitality management major:

• Accounting and Financial Management
• Business Management
• Culinary Arts and Food Safety
• Facilities Management
• Events and Recreation Planning
• Food and Beverage Operations Management
• Hospitality Marketing Strategies
• Hospitality Planning
• Hospitality Industry Policies and Regulations
• Hospitality Transportation and Logistics
• Human Resources Management
• Information Technology
• Lodging Management
• Marketing
• Personal Selling