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The Manfred Steinfeld School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Manfred Steinfeld is the generous benefactor of Roosevelt University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The program values Mr. Steinfeld’s knowledge, experience, and generosity.With campuses on Chicago’s MichiganAvenue and in suburban Schaumburg,the School offers the only undergraduate and graduate programs in Illinois to prepare students for management and leadership careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. The industry is a major employer in the Chicago area and throughout the world; employees with academic degrees, work experience, and technology and research skills have an advantage over unskilled employees. A Roosevelt degree in hospitality and tourism management provides students with this valuable employment advantage. No better place exists to learn this industry than the Chicago metropolitan area with its rich blend of ethnic cultures and cuisine, arts and entertainment, sports and recreation. The program prepares students in three areas of emphasis: lodging management; food and beverage management; and meeting, convention, and exhibition management. Faculty members are committed to students and their professional growth as they integrate classroom study with the lively metropolitan workplace. Program participants may gain experience through professional partnerships with leading hotels, restaurants, meeting and convention facilities, associations, tourism offices, airline carriers, and others. Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (MSHTM) This degree helps students develop and enhance professional leadership abilities, technical and research skills, and career opportunities through a blend of theory and practice. Theoretical areas of study include management theory and practice, operations analysis, organizational and leadership development, cultural diversity, and research methods. Professional areas of study include lodging management; food and beverage management; meeting, convention, and exhibition management; and other elective courses in hospitality and tourism, business, or training and development. Through intensive study, students engage in creative problem solving and apply research methods to issues and trends in the industry. The ideal candidate for the Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Roosevelt University is the management professional with significant industry experience, an individual who seeks an opportunity to develop professional competencies through a graduate program in the field. Such an individual may have an undergraduate degree in hospitality management, business, or in a related field. The graduate program also allows individuals seeking positions within hospitality management education to develop skills and understanding required in adult education. An interested professional whose credentials may differ from the background suggested as ideal may qualify for admission by enrolling in selected prerequisite courses prescribed by the graduate advisor. The Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management degree requires successful completion of at least 30 semester hours of course work including five core courses, one or more seminars, electives, and a graduate thesis or master’s project. The selection of seminar(s) is based on the student’s academic and professional objectives. Core courses:
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A student who has not completed a thesis or other final project must maintain continued registration during fall and spring semesters until completion of the project by registering for the appropriate zero-credit course (course number followed by “Y”). Students who have not maintained continuous registration for thesis or other final project will be required to register for all intervening fall and spring semesters prior to graduation. Electives:
Executive Certificate Program in Hospitality and Tourism Management This five-course sequence is designed to meet the educational and career advancement goals of hospitality and tourism professionals. Students can complete this program in as few as three semesters or one academic year. No course substitutions are granted in the certificate sequence.
Hospitality Educator Certificate Roosevelt University’s Manfred Steinfeld School of Hospitality and Tourism Management assists secondary school teachers and community college instructors with developing hospitality education programs. The Hospitality Educator Certificate is designed for teachers who seek formal course work in hospitality and tourism, who organize and administer cooperative education, and who desire a workplace experience in the industry. The three graduate-level courses comprising the Hospitality Educator Certificate provide information and experiences that enable participants to enhance their instructional programs. No course substitutions are granted in the certificate sequence.
Admission All candidates seeking admission to the Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management, the Executive Certificate Program in Hospitality and Tourism Management, or the Hospitality Educator Certificate should submit a completed graduate application, a current resume, and a goal statement. Applicants must meet the requirements of Roosevelt University’s graduate division, which are outlined in the graduate admission section of this catalog. The director of hospitality and tourism management, who acts as the graduate advisor, interviews all candidates. Admission decisions are based on prior academic performance, work experience, career goals, and general suitability to the profession. Internships Several Chicagoland organizations provide paid and unpaid internships for students. The School maintains and updates internship opportunities regularly; and faculty, well-connected to the industry, are available to assist with placement. An advisory council, comprised of leaders in the industry, actively supports the program. |
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