Director: Dr. HyeRyeon Lee
Total minimum number of credits required for a major in Hospitality Leadership leading to the Bachelor of Science degree - 125
The Hospitality Leadership program will provide students with the opportunity to develop expertise in business management applied to the world of hospitality industry. Students will have a variety of managerial career opportunities in lodging, food and beverage, gaming, tourism, cruises, airlines, managed services for clubs and institutions, and the convention and meeting industry.
The Sidhu undergraduate business program focuses on self-development through three interconnected components: leadership development, a balanced set of foundation courses, and preparation for entry into specific careers and jobs. The Hospitality Leadership program within the Sidhu School will provide core business education and will help students develop the skills for authentic hospitality leadership and ethical business practices.
All Sidhu School students will work to sharpen their critical thinking and economic reasoning skills; for the Hospitality Leadership major, specifically, a student should be relatively outgoing with great communication skills, an understanding of ‘People Process Culture,’ and the ability to excel at solving problems quickly and keeping track of details. In addition, hospitality leadership students will take opportunities to have the specialized career preparation and leadership development. To prepare their managerial skills, students will take Certification in Hospitality Industry Analytics (CHIA) and Training for Intervention procedures (Tips) Certification. Students will also apply their knowledge to real-world experience through two internships.
The Hospitality Leadership major requires an additional 30 credits, including: