Hospitality Industry Studies

The Hospitality Industry Studies major leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree that is based in liberal arts and business, with an emphasis on quantitative and analytical skills to support decision making in hospitality businesses. The curriculum is designed for students with a strong career interest in analytical and support functions such as consulting, commercial real estate transaction services, sales and marketing, revenue management, e-business and hospitality information technology in the global hospitality industry. The major prepares students for careers in the hospitality industry that require superior analytical and problem-solving skills at the conceptual level. Students, in active consultation with faculty advisors, will choose a selected combination of courses that will build their knowledgebase towards a key area of interest.

Students in the Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management also have the opportunity to participate in a 4+1+1 MBA program. With careful planning, academically eligible students can complete both their undergraduate degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management or Hospitality Industry Studies and the Master of Business Administration degree in five years of academic study plus a 12 month internship.
Interested students should contact the Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management Department (Raub Hall, located on the corner of Main Street and North College Avenue) by calling 831-6077 or may visit their web site at www.hrim.udel.edu.

Sample Job Titles

Enhancing Employment

- Participate in Internships, Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Network.
- Sample UD Field Experiences: Management Intern- Marriott Corporation, ARAMARK Internship, Management Intern - Hyatt Corporation, Walt Disney World College Program

Some Employers of Hospitality Industry Studies Majors

• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Contract management companies
• Hospitals
• Resorts and spas
• Cruise lines
• Country clubs
• Social Clubs
• Consulting Firms
• Colleges and Universities

Other Sources of Information

Check the UD HRIM homepage and its many associated links at: 
www.lerner.udel.edu/departments/hrim       

American Culinary Federation
www.acfchefs.org
  
American Hotel and Lodging Association
www.ahla.com 

American Society of Travel Agents
www.astanet.com      

Career Builder
www.careerbuilder.com 

Casino Careers Online
www.casinocareers.com 

Club Managers Association of America
www.cmaa.org 

Cool Works
www.coolworks.com 

Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
www.chrie.org 

eHotelier.com
ehotelier.com
   
e-Hospitality
www.e-hospitality.com 

FoodBizJobs.com
www.foodbizjobs.com
   
Food Marketing Institute
www.fmi.org 

Hospitality Career Net
www.hospitalitycareernet.com 

Hospitality Career Network
http://v1.hospitalitycareernetwork.com/careerresources/

Hospitality Careers Online
www.hcareers.com

Hospitality 1st
www.hospitality-1st.com 

Hospitality Financial and Technical Professionals
http://www.hftp.org 

HospitalityHR.com
www.hospitalityhr.com
   
Hospitality Jobs Online
www.hospitalityonline.com/jobs 

Hospitality Net
www.hospitalitynet.org

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International
www.hsmai.org 

HotelJobResource.com
www.hoteljobresource.com 

Hotel Online
www.hotel-online.com 

International Guild of Hospitality & Restaurant Managers
www.hospitalityguild.com 

International Hotel & Restaurant Association
www.ih-ra.com 

MeetingJobs.com
www.meetingjobs.com 

Nation's Restaurant News
www.nrn.com 

National Restaurant Association
www.restaurant.org 

Professional Convention Management Association
www.pcma.org 

Resort Jobs
www.resortjobs.com 

Society for Human Resource Management  
www.shrm.org 

Summer Jobs
www.summerjobs.com 

The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
  
Wine and Hospitality Jobs.com
www.wineandhospitalityjobs.com 

Resources for Finding Employment

University of Delaware HRIM links
www.lerner.udel.edu/departments/HRIM

Found at the Career Services Center's Career Library (first floor):

• Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
• Opportunities in Restaurant Careers (CSE 370)
• Opportunities in Culinary Careers (CSE 371)
• Event Planning (CSE 378)
• The Complete Idiot's Guide to Meeting & Event Planning (CSE 379)
• Opportunities in Event Planning Careers (CSE 382)
• Opportunities in Hotel and Motel Management Careers (CSE 385)
• Extraordinary Jobs in the Food Industry (CSD 387)
• Careers for Gourmets & Others Who Relish Food (CSE 388)
• Careers in Focus - Food (CSE 389)
• Opportunities in Food Service Careers (CSE 390)
• Career Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry (CSE 392)
• Careers in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality (CSE 395)
• Working on Cruise Ships (CSE 396)
• Career Opportunities in the Travel Industry (CSE 397)
• How to Get a Job With a Cruise Line (CSE 398)
• Jobs for Travel Lovers (CSE 399)
• Opportunities in Travel Careers (CSE 400)
• Careers in Focus - Travel & Hospitality (CSE 401)
• Inside Secrets to Finding a Career in Travel (CSE 402)
• Career Opportunities in Casinos & Casino Hotels (CSE 404)
• www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html CSC's Internet Resources

Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information and where to get assistance is available in the CAREER LIBRARY located at 401 Academy Street.

Last updated: December 15, 2011 (CH)