Hotel and Restaurant Management (BS) - San Diego campus

Program Overview

Complete the Hotel and Restaurant Management bachelors degree program at Alliant International University and you’ll be ready with the technical skills and an appreciation for differences in people that are needed to succeed in the exciting hospitality industry. The curriculum for this program, which is offered on Alliant's Scripps Ranch Campus in San Diego, was developed in close consultation with professionals in the hotel and restaurant industry, those who have an intimate knowledge of what is needed in that field. Thus, you can be confident that your preparation will be thorough and up-to-the-minute, in line with realities out in this ever-growing and ever-changing field.

To gain work experience you will complete 1000 hours of work experience in the hospitality industry. Some students work part-time during the school year, while others work during the summer. International students have the option to apply for a one-year practical experience in the United States after graduation, a valuable opportunity is valuable to gain work experience in the United States before returning to their home country.

Although the Hotel and Restaurant Management is not available on Alliant’s campus in Mexico City, students have the option, and are strongly encouraged, to spend a semester taking coursework at Alliant's Mexico City Campus. Students who receive financial aid are able to transfer their aid arrangements to cover their stay in Mexico City.   
  

Curriculum Overview

The BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management will prepare you for a highly rewarding career in the hospitality industry. Courses in the program provide you with a liberal and intercultural education; an understanding of business, management, information systems and technology, and the overall dynamics of organizations; skill in critical thinking; and competence in interpersonal, oral, written, quantitative and computer skills. In the curriculum, there is an emphasis on practical applications.

The total units required for this bachelor’s degree are 120 semester units. The curriculum includes lower division courses, upper division courses, electives, and courses in the desired concentration.

For more detail, review coursework for the program.
  

Concentrations

I am a transfer student, and now have been at Alliant for a year and a half. I have enjoyed Alliant very much because it gives one the opportunity to build close relationships with students and teachers. Classes are small and create a great learning environment. Since Alliant is an international university, it gave me the opportunity to meet individuals from all over the globe and teach me different cultural aspects. - Janine Lemke Class of 2005

As a student in the BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management program, you may elect a concentration in one of the following:

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Information Systems
• Management
• Marketing
    

Minors

A flexible minor program in any of the six undergraduate majors offered on Alliant's San Diego Campus through the Marshall Goldsmith School of Management Division of Business and Management may be developed in consultation with an academic advisor. Minors are also available in any undergraduate major offered in other departments at Alliant International University.
  

Unique Educational Location

Often called “America’s Finest City,” San Diego is a dynamic, multicultural location in which to study. It is a vibrant, metropolitan city with a laid-back, small-town feel. The area is filled with an incredible selection of activities and attractions that make San Diego one of the most popular spots in the United States. Take your pick: Cultural and historic attractions, shopping centers, fine dining establishments, and places to relax and reenergize. From the beautiful beaches to the inland mountains, the views are spectacular, and  San Diego has a climate unmatched for mildness nationwide. Nearby to the south lies Mexico, and to the north is the vibrant Los Angeles. The Alliant campus, just minutes from downtown, nestles in a wooded suburban area. In the category of US national universities, US News and World Report has ranked Alliant International University’s San Diego campus number one in percentage of business majors. This wonderful location can only make your studies more enjoyable!
  

Alumni

Nationally and internationally, Alliant graduates hold supervisory and management positions throughout all areas of the rapidly expanding hotel and restaurant industries. Their positions include those of hotel directors, food and beverage managers, sales and marketing directors, and human resource managers. 


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