CLUB MANAGERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Methodist University is home to a student chapter of the Club Managers Association of America, the preeminent professional organization for the private hospitality industry. The CMAA student chapter works closely with the Resort Management Club to offer opportunities for networking and professional development through attendance at conferences, seminars, and speakers. The club and chapter also arrange field experiences, community projects, and leadership development activities.
“The Resort Management Club and CMAA have been great activities driven by the program. They provide students the opportunity to achieve greater insight into the hospitality field while developing relationships with other students pursuing the same career path.”
CONTACT INFORMATION Sharon Kendrick, Ph.D. Director, Resort and Club Management skendrick@methodist.edu 910.630.7309 Al Stratta Executive in Residence astratta@methodist.edu 910.630.7557 Methodist University 5400 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311-1498
—Eric Duea ‘09
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INTERNSHIPS Resort and Club Management students must complete either two 400-hour (3 months) internships or one 800-hour (6 months) internship at approved facilities. Students work closely with faculty to locate and secure prime internship opportunities. Methodist University interns work at some of the most premier sites in the country, including:
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INTRODUCTION The Resort and Club Management concentration prepares students for a variety of careers in the hospitality industry. Students gain an advanced knowledge base and experience in all areas of the industry including:
◆ Doral Golf Resort and Spa, Miami, Florida ◆ The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia ◆ The Atlantis Resort, Bahamas ◆ The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado ◆ Disney World, Orlando, Florida. ◆ Kiawah Island Resort, Kiawah Island, South Carolina ◆ Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, North Carolina ◆ Ocean Edge Resort, Brewster, Massachusetts
◆ Facilities and operations management ◆ Restaurant/food and beverage ◆ Marketing and sales functions ◆ Personnel administration ◆ Real estate development ◆ Event management
CAREERS Graduates of this program are ideally qualified for entry-level management positions in resorts, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality industry roles. Common career paths include: ◆ Event coordination ◆ Hotel/resort sales and marketing ◆ Clubhouse/general manager ◆ Food and beverage management ◆ Membership manager
“Getting ahead in this industry is about more than just having the right knowledge and experience. It is also about having the right attitude and interpersonal and leadership skills, and that is something that this program really helps you develop.”
CERTIFICATIONS & CURRICULUM The Resort and Club Management concentration can be combined with any of the majors offered through the Reeves School of Business. Coursework toward the concentration includes: ◆ Resort and Private Club Operations and
—Lindsie Bentham ’12
THE METHODIST UNIVERSITY DIFFERENCE ◆ Small classes enable close faculty-student interaction ◆ Hands-on learning opportunities, field experiences, site visits, and class projects promote a real working knowledge of the industry ◆ Committed and experienced faculty make student learning a top priority ◆ Location between hospitality hot spots Myrtle Beach and Pinehurst/ Southern Pines provides prime opportunity for on-site instruction, internships, and job placement.
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◆ Food and Beverage Management ◆ Hospitality Law ◆ Contemporary Club Management ◆ Principles of Real Estate ◆ Resort/Tourism Sales and Marketing
Students have the opportunity to graduate with up to 15 nationally-recognized industry certifications, placing them on the fast track to career success. Available certifications include: NRAEF ManageFirst: Expands options for students wishing to focus on food & beverage operations. AH&LA Certifications are offered in numerous disciplines including: human resources, sales and marketing, resort development ad management, and hospitality.