OVERVIEW
MAI HARRIS Class of ‘14
“My invaluable education at Georgia State University prepares me for real world challenges in the hospitality industry. The courses help develop leadership skills, and I’ve learned how to think critically when faced with problems outside the classroom.”
THE CECIL B. DAY SCHOOL OF
Hospitality Administration WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
hospitality.robinson.gsu.edu
Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration
Educating Leaders in Hospitality
404-413-7615 hospitality@gsu.edu Robinson College of Business Georgia State University 35 Broad Street, Suite 220 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
The Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration is the oldest and largest program of its type in Georgia.The school is in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University and is named in honor of the late founder of the Days Inn Hotel Company. His legacy of excellence is the foundation upon which the school bases its vision for preparing the next generation of hospitality executives.
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The School of Hospitality Administration is committed to the development of students for leadership roles within the hospitality industry. Students are prepared to pursue ethical, innovative and value-enhancing strategies in a culturally diverse and technologically advanced world.
Ranked nationally by the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education for overall program 14-0374
Undergraduate Program DEVELOPING HOSPITALITY LEADERS WITH INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
hospitality.robinson.gsu.edu
THE PROGRAM
Student Undergraduate
Undergraduate
The Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration prepares its graduates for leadership and management careers within the hospitality industry. Housed in the Robinson College of Business, it’s one of the few hospitality programs where graduates earn a bachelor of business administration degree. Students majoring in hospitality administration take 21 semester hours of required core hospitality courses, which gives them a foundation for success within this multi-faceted industry. Electives and work-study experiences allow students to gain additional insight into specific industry segments.
Minoring in hospitality administration gives students valuable preparation for career opportunities within hospitality companies such as airlines, hotels, food service, convention centers, event venues and more. These companies employ professionals in accounting, finance, marketing, public relations, technology and other functional areas.
Major Practical Learning Opportunities The School of Hospitality Administration strives to integrate its curriculum with practical opportunities provided by major business partners to give students learning experiences in the hospitality industry. These opportunities are enhanced by the school’s location in the heart of Atlanta, surrounded by major attractions, event venues and the third largest number of hotel rooms in the nation. The school is in walking distance of the fourth largest convention center in the U.S., the Georgia World Congress Center.
AREAS OF FOCUS
• Aviation Management • Event Management • Hotel and Lodging Management • Meetings and Conference Management • Private Club Management • Restaurant and Foodservice Management • Trade Show Management
The
Numbers
223K
Atlanta residents employed in the hospitality and tourism industry
Atlanta’s hotel portfolio ranking in the U.S., with more than 93,000 hotel rooms in the metro area
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Organizations
LADARIUS PUGH Class of ‘14
Minor
Certificate
in Hospitality Administration A certificate in hospitality administration, paired with a major in a broader field, helps open doors to career opportunities and specialization within this dynamic and varied industry. OPTIONS
• Aviation Management • Culinary Management • Event Management • Hospitality Operations • Trade Shows and Meetings Management
“All our professors and instructors have hospitality-related work experience prior to teaching. Many have top-level industry connections and encourage networking in and outside the classroom. My hospitality professors have been genuine and supportive throughout my academic career here at Georgia State.” GSUHospitality
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The excitement and diversity of the hospitality industry are reflected in student social clubs and professional organizations. These organizations give students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and demonstrate teamwork while establishing relationships with industry professionals, hospitality alumni and fellow students. ORGANIZATIONS
• American Hotel & Lodging Association • Club Managers Association of America • Eta Sigma Delta • International Association of Exhibitions & Events • National Society of Minorities in Hospitality