This fast-track program is designed for students with a two-year Hospitality diploma or degree in a related field wishing to pursue a degree in business focusing on hospitality.
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Assess the impact and implications of external environmental factors on the hospitality industry, its sectors, organizations and stakeholders.
- Explain the results of original research that has been conducted using social science research principles and methods.
- Apply management knowledge and technical ability for effective operation and organization of a variety of hospitality enterprises.
- Justify ideas generated, decisions made and actions taken to address business opportunities, challenges, risks and crises.
- Interpret quantitative and qualitative data to support business decisions, operations and strategic initiatives.
- Present information clearly, concisely, persuasively, professionally and respectfully using appropriate and alternative modes/means of communication in a variety of hospitality contexts and situations.
- Display ethical behaviour and social responsibility in personal and professional pursuits.
- Design creative marketing, sales and customer service strategies for chosen market segments.
- Apply strategies to keep current in the field, to respond effectively to change and to support personal and professional development.
