Developing dynamic leaders in Hospitality Management
Stockton University

To build a successful career in Hospitality Management, graduates must be dynamic and possess multiple skillsets.

Not only do those working in this industry need excellent customer service and communication skills, they also need to be adaptable, creative, culturally aware and able to work well with others.

The best way for Hospitality Management students to develop these skills early on is to apply theory to practice in a hands-on learning environment where they can gain the relevant experience needed to succeed in industry.

At Stockton University School of Business, students undertaking the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management are immersed in a broad-based programme that prepares them for the industry through substantial hands-on training.

This highly accredited business school sets students apart from the rest, as less than five percent of US business schools are accredited.

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Launching careers as competitive leaders

With a mission to assist students in developing the knowledge, skills and values needed to become leaders in the field, there are many avenues for students to take at Stockton University School of Business to prepare them for the working world.

The curriculum is tailored so students can demonstrate an understanding of important management concepts for various segments of hospitality and tourism such as corporate social responsibility and sustainability, financial management, organisational systems and processes, and hospitality and tourism business strategies.

In addition to the coursework which prepares students for a range of options within hospitality, students learn from guest speakers who are industry leaders, on top of enjoying special tours and internship opportunities.

Students also develop cultural awareness and a global perspective as they attend classes with those from various cultures in an international community.

This fall, four new ‘Areas of Interest’ have been launched, allowing students to specialise their required electives so they can receive additional training in the field they are most interested in.

There is the Event Management specialisation, where students gain a broad skillset that prepares them to manage all kinds of events.

The Tourism Management focus allows students to explore a variety of destinations to learn the geography business basics of tourism, covering cross cultural and social competence.

In the Food & Beverage specialisation, students gain the relevant skillsets and learn all aspects of restaurant management.

The fourth specialisation is Resort Management, where students learn all the different aspects of resort management, including front desk, housekeeping, and revenue and yield management.

The new Atlantic City Campus which was opened just a year ago is situated just a few miles from the main campus, where a majority of hospitality courses are taught, especially the Events classes which fall under the Event Management area of interest.

The new facility is not only located close to a major tourist destination, but it is also a modern and technologically advanced building that overlooks the iconic Atlantic City skyline.

For those who have already graduated but are looking to upskill, Stockton University also offers innovative certificate programmes for those in Hospitality Management.

For example, the newly-introduced Event Design Certificate Programme, the first-ever Design Certificate Level 3 Programme on the East Coast,  is an immersive three-day training course that teaches a systematic 10-step visual approach to event design for professionals.

It’s ideal for event managers and marketing professionals looking for a hands-on and strategic approach to understanding, designing and delivering events that matter.

The first round of the training course brought 22 high-profile event planners from various companies where they discussed the future of design using visual mapping to construct and deconstruct events.

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Experiential learning in Hospitality Management

All students are required to do an internship before they graduate, which can either be pursued in the same state or across the country.

Along with that, students also learn from experienced faculty, interacting and connecting with industry partners who provide first-hand insight and hands-on experience in hospitality, tourism, and event management.

Through active learning, internship work experience and exposure to professional networks, students graduate armed with the tools needed for success in the thriving Hospitality Management industry.

Profession-ready graduates become empowered with passion, knowledge, skills, values and engaging perspectives to develop as leaders and changemakers in the field.

Beth Briant, who graduated in 2015, said, “I really do believe my internship experience was extremely valuable. I got the chance to learn from greatly experienced staff by hearing their opinions about what works and what doesn’t work.

“I was able to learn and work in a historic property with local significance, as well as gain managerial experience by shadowing the daily tasks of a manager. After this internship, I truly believe I have a better understanding of what it takes to be a manager, and a newfound confidence that I know I can be a manager one day.”

Upon graduation, students can take career paths in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Hotel Operations, Travel and Tourism, Food Services, Food and Beverage Operations, Events Management, and more.

For a degree that prepares you to become a leader in the exciting field of Hospitality Management, Stockton University’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies is the ideal choice.

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