The Hospitality Leadership Concentration Program prepares students for a career in hospitality management that focuses on different segments of the industry, which include hotels, restaurants, gaming, and event planning. Students will also have the opportunity to develop industry specific leadership and strategic management skills. They will be exposed to approaches in effective staff training and development which is critical for the quality of guest experience.
Program Length
44 weeks (40 academic weeks + 4 administrative weeks)
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
for International Students
After completion of the Business Career Program, eligible international students can apply for up to 12 months OPT work authorization to gain practical experience in their field of study.
PROGRAM LENGTH
44 Weeks
*54 Credit Hours
PROGRAM COSTS
Illinois
Tuition: $1,400 per quarter
Course Materials Fee: $180 per quarter
Supply Fee: $40 per quarter
Total: $1,620 per quarter
Tuition: $5,600 per year
Course Materials Fee: $720 per year
Supply Fee: $160 per year
Total: $6,480 per year
Massachusetts
Tuition: $1,600 per quarter
Course Materials Fee: $180 per quarter
Supply Fee: $40 per quarter
Total: $1,820 per quarter
Tuition: $6,400 per year
Course Materials Fee: $720 per year
Supply Fee: $160 per year
Total: $7,280 per year
Fundamentals of Hospitality Leadership
12 Qtr. Credit Hours / 11 Weeks
Hospitality Management Strategy
12 Qtr. Credit Hours / 11 Weeks
Hospitality Business Training and Development
12 Qtr. Credit Hours / 11 Weeks
Managing Guest Experience
12 Qtr. Credit Hours / 11 Weeks
Business Professional Externship
3 Qtr. Credit Hours / 6 Seminar Hours / 84 Externship Hours
Cross-Cultural Management Fundamentals
3 Qtr. Credit Hours / 5 Weeks
Introduction to Small Business Management
3 Qtr. Credit Hours / 5 Weeks
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Job Outlook
This program prepares you for the following careers:
- Banquet Supervisor
- Business Operations Specialist (in Hospitality Industry)
- Concierge
- Conference Services
- Customer Service Supervisor
- Event Planner/Coordinator
- Food Service Assistant/Manager
- Front Desk Assistant Manager/Coordinator (in Hospitality Industry)
- Gaming Services Associate
- Guest Services Associate
- Lodging Supervisor
- Resort Supervisor
- Salon Manager
- Travel Agency Supervisor
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First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
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Meeting, Convention,
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Hotel, Motel, and
Resort Desk Clerks
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