About the Program
Hospitality
Foodservice and Hotel Management program is offered as a Bachelor of Science
Degree option in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at California
State University, Long Beach. The major is designed to prepare students with
the necessary background and expertise for entry level management positions
in this exciting and growing field. The program provides the fundamentals
to excel as managers and leaders in the restaurant, foodservice, hotel and
lodging industries. The curriculum offers a broad-based foundation in both
academic and professional courses and includes hands-on practical experience.
A Minor in Hospitality Foodservice and Hotel
Management is also offered through this academic program area for those students
wishing to expand and/or augment their programs of study.
Special Features of the Program
The
Hospitality Foodservice and Hotel Management program is housed in the Family
and Consumer Sciences Building, featuring foodservice labs/kitchens, state-of-the-art
computer facilities, and banquet and meeting rooms. Students enjoy the option
to participate in various extracurricular activities plus have many opportunities
for work expertise and job placement in the surrounding geographical area.
The program is partnered with the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant
Association, and offers the nationally recognized Professional Management
Development Program (ProMgmt). California
State University, Long Beach has a chapter of Eta Sigma Delta, the international
honor society for students in hospitality management.
About
the University
California
State University, Long Beach, part of the California State University System,
was founded in 1949. Sitting just three miles from the Pacific Ocean and its
array of beaches, CSULB is a vibrant campus that stretches across 322 beautifully
landscaped acres. The mission of this comprehensive, urban university is high-quality
education in a broad range of baccalaureate and graduate degrees spanning
a wide variety of applied and professional fields.
Various
internships, student clubs, and guest speakers provide students with assistance
in obtaining and developing knowledge about the many varied careers in foodservice
and hotel management. Activities include: speaker presentations, networking,
participating in professional meetings and conferences, touring of various
hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering operations and more.
Career Outlook
Those
who graduate with a major in Hospitality Foodservice and Hotel Management
will find excellent employment opportunities for career advancement. Qualified
foodservice and hotel managers are in great demand and employment should grow
faster than the average rate for other occupations well into the 21st Century.
Employment Options
Graduates
with this major can find work as a: restaurant manager, hotel manager, catering
director, front office manager, foodservice manager in a college, university,
or corporate setting, manager of a motel or bed and breakfast facility, food
and beverage director, healthcare hospitality foodservice director, school
foodservice director, airline foodservice manager, manager in senior nutrition
programs, stadiums or amusement parks, or as a food purchaser or broker. Obtaining
experience in the industry helps create a competitive advantage and aids in
more rapid advancement.
Course of Study
Major:
This program of study provides students with a basic foundation in hospitality
foodservice and hotel management. A variety of support courses are required
including those related to behavioral and social sciences, business administration,
communications, leisure studies, nutrition, economics, as well as other general
education requirements and practical experience. Students must complete a
minimum of 126 units to receive the B.S. degree with a major in Hospitality
Foodservice and Hotel Management. Some of the courses required for this degree
option may also satisfy General Education Requirements.(Degree
Code: FCS_BS03)
Minor: The minor
in Hospitality Foodservice and Hotel Management requires 22 units for completion.
Students need to refer to the CSULB catalog and meet with an academic
advisor to determine specific graduation requirements. (Minor Code: FCS_UM05)
For information
about specific program requirements for the major or minor
see Program
Requirements
Applications
and Admissions
Contact
the Admissions Office at California State University, Long Beach and request
the application form and application filing deadlines. International students
should also contact the International Student Office for information regarding
admittance of foreign students.
Admissions Office: (562) 985-54
International
Admissions: (562) 985-5476
Fees and Financial Assistance
Fees and tuition to attend CSULB vary depending on resident vs. nonresident status, and whether attending full or part time. Many opportunities for financial aid, general scholarships and fellowships are available through the Office of Financial Aid. A wide range of additional scholarships are available at the department for Hospitality Foodservice and Hotel Management majors.
Financial
Aid Office: (562) 985-8403
For
Additional Information contact:
Dr. Lee Blecher, Program Director
Hospitality Foodservice and Hotel Management Program
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA 90840-0501
Phone: (562)985-4484
email contact: HFHM Program Administration
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