Description of the Hospitality Function
Interpersonal, communication and professional skills are vitally important in the hospitality industry. The development of such skills is incorporated into the Hospitality degree program through course content, hospitality business visitations, real-life team projects in a culturally diverse learning environment, contact with industry leaders as guest lecturers and industry work experience. Majoring in hospitality administration will prepare you for a career in the largest service industry in the world. There are career opportunities in every segment of this broad and diverse profession including:
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• hotel management |
• restaurant management |
| • meeting and event planning |
• tourism |
| • convention |
• private club management |
Possible Job Titles of Hospitality Graduates
(Jobs secured as reported by GSU Robinson Career Management Center post-graduate survey)
| Assistant Front Office Manager |
Event Planner |
Rotational Management Intern |
| Convention Sales Manager |
Exhibitor Services Representative |
Sales Assistant |
| Entry Level Hotelier |
Manager |
Unit Manager |
Possible Employers of Hospitality Graduates
(Employers as reported by GSU Robinson Career Management Center post-graduate survey)
| Grand Hyatt Atlanta |
Park Hyatt Tokyo |
Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| Hyatt Regency Atlanta |
Pizza Hut |
Waffle House |
| New Orleans Metropolitan |
Sheraton Atlanta |
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Skill Sets and Interests Commonly Associated with Hospitality
| Assessing |
Innovating |
Giving speeches |
| Conflict management |
Leading/Coordinating |
Organizing |
| Decision-making |
Writing/Preparing reports |
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| Explaining |
Counseling/Training |
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GSU Student Contacts Associated with Hospitality
Additional Resources for Hospitality Majors
| Career-Specific Resources |
| General Job Listings Websites |
| Career Outlook Research Resources |
