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The world of hotels, restaurants, tourism, and general hospitality can be an exciting one, but it is also a world fraught with challenges. A degree in organizational management in hospitality will aim to make the student an expert in many aspects of the hospitality industry. One of the most important aspects of hospitality is food preparation and proper sanitation guidelines. Any business that serves food is highly regulated so as to ensure the safety of patrons; students will therefore be schooled in matters pertaining to safe food handling, proper facility guidelines, various food-borne illness hazards, and proper lighting and cleaning techniques. It will also be important for students to learn proper manners in treating both clientele and coworkers. Management aspects are also an essential factor to the program and involve good organization, leadership, and decision-making expertise.

With a degree in organizational management within the hospitality industry, graduates will have received training to lead either their own business or within the existing management structure of a restaurant or hotel chain. Since graduates will be trained in dealing with customers, careers in customer service or public relations will also be good choices. Just about any profession within a service or entertainment field will be a great avenue for holders of a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management.

Example Courses

• Restaurant Operations Management
• Principles of Cost Control in Foodservice Operations
• History and Culture of Wine

Potential Industries

• Customer Service
• Restaurant Management
• Hotel Management

Colleges Offering Degree

• Ashford University
• Sullivan University
• American Military University