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 in Human Services, 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. The undergraduate degree is granted through the College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy while the MBA is 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

Enhancing Employability

- Participate in Internships, Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Program.
- Sample UD Field Experiences: Management Intern- Marriott Corporation, ARAMARK Internship, Management Intern - Hyatt Corporation, Walt Disney World College Program and/or Management Intern 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.hrim.udel.edu/ 
(links include company homepages, many with on-line applications).              

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
www.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 Careers Online
www.hcareers.com/

Hospitality 1st
www.hospitality-1st.com

HospitalityHR.com
www.hospitalityhr.com

Hospitality Jobs Online
www.hospitalityonline.com/jobs

Hospitality Net
www.hospitalitynet.org/

Hospitality Resource Network
www.hospitalityresourcenetwork.com

Hotel Jobs Network
www.hospitalityjobs.com

HotelJobResource.com
www.hoteljobresource.com
	            
Hotel Online
www.hotel-online.com/

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

MeetingJobs.com
www.meetingjobs.com/index_2.html

Nation's Restaurant News
www.nrn.com/

National Restaurant Association
www.restaurant.org/

National Tourism Foundation
www.tourismcaresfortomorrow.org
 
Professional Convention Management Association
www.pcma.org

RestaurantU
www.RestaurantU.com

Resort Jobs
www.resortjobs.com/index.html
                                        
Society for Human Resource Management   
www.shrm.org/

Summer Jobs
www.summerjobs.com

The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com

Travel Industry Association of America
www.tia.org

Wine and Hospitality Jobs.com
www.wineandhospitalityjobs.com

Resources for Finding Employment

University of Delaware Career Resource Center Materials Available

• The Directory of Business Information Resources (CSD 135)
• The Directory of Management Consultants (CSD 138)
• Working on Cruise Ships (CSD 269)
• How to Get a Job With a Cruise Line (CSD 270)
• Thomas Food & Beverage Marketplace (CSD 276)
• Introduction to Hospitality (CSE 369)
• 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)
• How to Own and Operate a Bed & Breakfast (CSD 387)
• Careers for Gourmets & Others Who Relish Food (CSE 388)
• Careers in Focus - Food (CSE 389)
• Career Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry (CSE 392)
• Careers for People on the Move & Other Road Warriors (CSE 394)
• Career Opportunities in the Travel Industry (CSE 397)
• Jobs for People Who Love to Travel (CSE 398)
• 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)
• Opportunities in Airline Careers (CSE 408)
• 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 RESOURCE CENTER located at 401 Academy Street.

Last updated: April 30, 2008 (CH)