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Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
Consistently ranked in the ten top hospitality
programs, the Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management (HRIM) program
prepares students for careers in the hospitality industry. The four year
program leads to a B.S. degree, with a curriculum founded
in academic disciplines which include the liberal arts, business, science,
and specialized courses in theoretical as well as managerial components
for the hotel and restaurant industry. Students gain a foundation in the
traditional academic areas to complement state-of-the-art business and hospitality
courses; they also have the opportunity to participate in two unique learning
laboratories. The Vita Nova/Foodservice Laboratory is managed
by the Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management (HRIM) Department
and is located on the second floor of the Trabant University Center. The
laboratory consists of Vita Nova, a student-operated, 65-seat dining room
open to the public; a display kitchen; the Copeland Vinotek wine cellar;
the Darden Bistro; and a teaching and demonstration kitchen with state-of-the-art
video and satellite capabilities. Students in the HRIM program use the facility
to understand the challenges and dynamics of operating a business. On a
daily basis, students rotate through management and skill-level assignments
to learn the details required to exceed guest expectations. The Courtyard
by Marriott at the University of Delaware is operated by the Shaner
Hotel Group and provides on-campus lodging for alumni, parents, guests and
conference attendees. It also provides enhanced educational experiences
for students in the Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
by offering opportunities to gain hundreds of hours of practical experience
in a teaching and research laboratory located in a hotel setting. Students
gain valuable experience in sales, marketing, revenue management, hotel
engineering, and housekeeping.
Students have the opportunity to participate
in a 4 + 1 + 1 program that will lead to the undergraduate degree in HRIM
and the Master of Business Administration degree, the MBA. Both the undergraduate
degree and MBA are granted through the Alfred Lerner College of Business
and Economics. By careful planning, students in the program are able to
complete all requirements for both degrees in six (6) years, including one
(1) year of professional work experience after completing the undergraduate
degree. See www.hrim.udel.edu/undergrad/411mba/
for more details. The Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional
Management, HRIM, offers a program leading to a Master of Science in Hospitality
Information Management. The goal of the program is first to develop students
for successful careers as corporate hospitality information managers, consultants,
and hospitality systems implementation professionals, and second to offer
high-quality, professional-level instruction for current hospitality managers
seeking to further their education by applying technology solutions in operational
settings. It is also designed to provide students interested in future doctoral
work in hospitality and tourism management a sound foundation toward this
goal.
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
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience
Often Required |
| *front desk supervisor |
*hotel general
manager |
| *room sales manager |
*hotel sales and marketing
director |
| *catering sales manager |
*executive
housekeeper |
| *food and beverage service manager |
*food and beverage
director |
| *meeting and convention planner |
*multi-unit restaurant
manager |
| *assistant club manager |
*hospital
administrator |
| *housekeeping supervisor |
*club general
manager |
| *convention services supervisor |
*corporate travel
planner |
| *assistant front office manager |
*assistant front office
manager |
Enhancing Employability
- 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 Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional
Management 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
http://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
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
http://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)
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