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Hospitality Administration
Foodservice Administration
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The profession of innkeeping has long been one of respect and challenge. As the world population travels more frequently for business or pleasure, it is the lodging industry that provides accommodations and relaxation for the traveler. This is a time of great opportunity for those entering this field.
The Hotel and Lodging Management program at College of DuPage provides technical academic preparation for immediate entrance into this dynamic field. A core of courses specializes in many facets of the hotel-motel management field. To gain practical experience with cooperation of the lodging industry, students may participate in a cooperative on-site work study program that is based on the student's specific objectives.
Job opportunities for graduates of the Hotel and Lodging Management programs are numerous and varied. Recent graduates have been employed throughout the hotel industry in positions including front-office supervisor, catering manager, hotel sales manager, executive housekeeper and convention service manager.
Transfer Arrangements
College of DuPage has agreements with numerous four-year hospitality schools should you wish to continue your formal education. A list of these schools is available through the program office.
Study Abroad in Switzerland
Students majoring in Hotel Management can enhance their education on a global basis through the Study Abroad program. A fall quarter study option is available at the University Center "Cesar Ritz," Brig, Switzerland. You may begin planning for this option shortly after enrolling in hospitality courses.
George Macht, coordinator
SRC 1488
(630) 942-2315 or
(630) 942-2284
Business and Technology Division
IC 2026
(630) 942-2592
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degree
• Hotel and Lodging Management, Associate in Applied Science
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Hotel and Lodging Management, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
Certificates
• Hotel Foundations
• Hotel Operations
• Hotel Food and Beverage
• Hotel Sales and Marketing
Information on the certificates listed above can be found on the following file:
[Certificates, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone Marybeth Leone IC 1012A (630) 942-2059 George Macht, coordinator SRC 1488 (630) 942-2315
If you are unable to contact a faculty adviser, messages may be left with the Business and Technology Division, IC 2026, (630) 942-2592.
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