The hospitality industry is requiring new college graduates who can go directly into management and can hit-the-ground-running on their first day of work. To fill that need, the Hospitality Management Degree provides students with skills in management, human resources, hospitality technology, food and beverage operations, service delivery as well as basic business fundamentals in marketing and accounting. The OSU-Cascades Hospitality Management program focuses on providing students with the tools and experience to achieve entrepreneurial dreams. This program will support students with an interest in starting their own restaurant, boutique hotel, tour company or other travel related company.
Degree: B.A./B.S. in Hospitality Management
Potential career options in Hospitality ManagementUse the career planning resources to learn about the potential career options below.(some occupations may require further education/licensure) |
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Banquet Manager Casino Supervisor Catering Manager Club Manager Convention Planner Corporate Event Planner Cruise Director Dietary Services Manager District Manager Event Coordinator Facilities Manager |
Finance Manager Food& Beverage Manager Front Office Manager General Manager Hotel Manager Human Resources Manager Lodging Manager Logistics Coordinator Marketing Director Merchandising Supervisor Night Auditor |
Operations Manager Property Manager Purchasing Director Reservations Manager Restaurant Owner Room Controller Sales Agent Tour Director Travel Agent Travel Writer Wedding Planner |
Where are OSU-Cascades Hospitality Management alumni working?(Data obtained from LinkedIn) |
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Director of Guest Services, Brasada Ranch Property Marketing Coordinator, Caesars Entertainment Corp. Tour & Travel Sales Manager, Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Human Resource Manager, Disneyland Resort Global Operations Design and Development, Marriott International General Manager, Oxford Inns Suites & Hotels Operations Manager, Tetherow Golf Club |
Where have OSU-Cascades students participated in experiential learning (internships/research/etc.)? |
Best Western Peppertree Brasada Ranch Five Pine Lodge The Haven Coworking Hilton Garden Inn Hudak House Vineyards Lumberbeard Brewing McMenamins Mt. Bachelor Oxford Inn Suites & Hotels Pine Ridge Inn Pronghorn Sunriver Resort Tetherow Treadway Meetings & Adventures Walt Disney World |
Job Search
In addition to our general job, internship, and volunteer search resources, below are some industry specific resources to help you search for opportunities in Hospitality Management. Don't forget the important process of researching employers and networking with professionals in companies/organizations that you are interested in.
Graduate School
In addition to our general Graduate/Professional School resources, utilize the following resources for researching advanced degrees in Business and Hospitality Management.
- The Best Schools 20 Best Hospitality Management Programs
- U.S. News and World Report Best Business Schools
Professional Associations
Involvement in professional associations can expand your network, keep you up to date on current trends in the field, and give you access to additional job and internship opportunities.
- American Hotel and Lodging Association
- List of additional professional associations by category - Purdue Univ.
- National Restaurant Association
Additional Resources
- Hospitality Industry
- Hospitalitynet.org
- OSU Corvallis Information on Hospitality Management
- What Can I Do With A Major In Hospitality Management? - Univ. of Tennessee
Career Development Center
The Career Development Center is here to help you navigate your future path.