Why choose the Hotel Management Program?

The Hotel Industry has always been an industry that relies heavily on the interactions that take place between its employees and its guests. Today, well-trained hospitality professionals are in demand more than ever, especially in the Asia Pacific Region, where many areas are developing into new and exciting tourist destinations. Our Hotel Management program molds students that are passionate about the industry into highly skilled employees. Unlike other programs in Korea, our curriculum focuses on an American-European style of education, taught 100% in English.

To ensure we are providing the best hotel management education possible, we have also benchmarked our program against other prestigious hospitality and tourism universities from around the world. While some of these programs provide a curriculum that focuses on the base-level skills required for entry-level positions, others maintain a focus on providing the conceptual management skills traditionally needed by students later in their careers. Our program, however, is uniquely designed to equip our students with both the skills necessary to quickly find employment while still providing them with the foundation they will need as future leaders in the industry.

In addition, our industry partnerships with well-known companies like the Hilton Group, the Hyatt Group, and Princess Cruises, combined with our unique curriculum gives graduates a competitive edge when they are ready to seek employment, particularly in luxury hotels, on cruise ships, or in the meetings and events industry (MICE). Intern in countries like Saipan, China, Guam, Portugal, or Australia and create even more opportunities for employment after graduation. These industry leaders hold our alumni in high regard due to their ability to comfortably interact with both guests and other employees from around the world. This ability is a direct result of the multi-cultural nature of our campus environment. In our program, students have the opportunity to work with classmates that have diverse backgrounds and must learn to cooperate to achieve their goals.

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Program Highlights

• International faculty that provides students with a global perspective
• A program that utilizes an American/European approach to higher education
• A multicultural environment that helps students learn to form relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• A wide variety of job placement opportunities in South Korea as well as internationally with well established brands
• Training from industry professionals that understand the real-world challenges that you will face in this dynamic industry
• Guest speakers from both industry partners and partner schools around the world

Specialized courses:

Qualifications & Certificates

As part of the learning process, we have arranged for Hospitality Management students to become certified in various skill services which prospective employers seek. Studying for a particular certificate provides an additional opportunity for the student to focus on the specifics of a particular area of Hospitality Management.

Domestic Certificates

The following certificates can be achieved within the Korean Hospitality Industry: Tourist guide, Domestic tour guide, Tour conduct, Hotel guest services representative, Hotel general manager, Hotel manager, Convention meeting planner, International medical tour coordinator, Craftsman Bartender, and others.

Overseas Certificates

• Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) provided by AHLA/AHLEI
• Certified Front Desk Representative (CFDR) provided by AHLA/AHLEI

Learning Outcomes

• Collaborate with multinational teams on various projects
• Operationalize specific international industry standards
• Recognize differences regarding regional industry practices
• Identify and adhere to the cultural norms of various regions
• Manage and administer various international regulations
• Gain practical experience through classroom training and internships

International Educational partnerships:

• Afyon Kocatepe University - Turkey
• CETT Barcelona
• Eastern Mediterranean University – Cyprus, North Turkey
• Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management – Dubai
• ESHTE - Portugal
• Haaga Helia - Finland
• Hotel school, The Hague – the Netherlands
• ICHM – Australia
• IMI – Switzerland
• Kaohsiung National University of Hospitality and Tourism – Taiwan
• Oklahoma State University – USA
• Prince of Songkla University – Thailand
• Shih-Chien University – Taiwan
• Swiss Hotel Management School – Switzerland
• Universidade Europeia - Portugal
• Varna University of Management – Bulgaria

International Industry Partnerships:

• AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association)
• Chris & Partners (MICE Industry Experts)
• GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council)
• Hilton (Hotel Chain)
• ACCOR-Ambassador Korea
• IHG Academy - Korea
• IHG Alpensia Resort
• PIC - Pacific Islands Club (Guam)
• Hyatt - Guam
• Sheraton - Guam
• Nikko Hotels
• PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Member
• PATA KOREA - Woosong University Student Chapter
• Princes Cruise (Cruise Industry)
• STR (Hotel & Travel Research)
• Value Hotels Worldwide (Hotel Chain)

Potential Career Paths:

• Hoteliers at worldwide hotel chains
• Managers (Hotels, resorts, golf clubs, catering centers, restaurants, cruise ships)
• Events planning and project management
• Administrator at conventions
• Tour guides / agency coordinators
• Branding and marketing for luxury hotels
• Educators
• Exhibition and tradeshow staff
• Tourism council
• Hotel Group employee
• Cruise Industry employee

Hospitality Management Grooming policy

All students must dress in the appropriate manner for special events, guest speakers, visitors, internships, etc. Here are the regulations for men and women. If you can purchase the clothes at your home, it would be less expensive although we can help you purchase clothes in Korea.

Men’s suits

• All students must wear black (recommended) or dark blue suit jacket and pants and white dress shirt.
• (You are not permitted to wear semi-formal style suits, short sleeve shirts and different colors of dress shirt.)
• No fancy tie.
• Shoes: Black dress shoes (No loafers) with black dress socks (Always).
• No brooches nor handkerchiefs. Tie clips are acceptable.
• Hair: Hair should be neat and a forehead should be showing.
• No fancy accessories.
• When you wear a suit, you must always wear your name tag on your chest (left side of your jacket). (Name tags will be distributed from the department.)
• When you do indoor activities (e.g. lecture), you should take off your coat.
• When you go on field trips, you can put on the coat depending on the weather.

Women’s clothes

• All students must wear black suit jacket and skirt and white or pale ivory dress shirt. Students are not permitted to wear semi-formal style. All-season suits are recommended.
• Not too short, wide, skinny nor bootcut pants.
• Suit jacket: A black jacket with a collar. Jacket buttons should be always fastened. No non-collar jackets
• Blouse: Long or short round neck white blouse (No collar, frill, button, nor v neck top) (Shirring or ivory color is permitted.)
• Skirt: Skirts should reach the knees or just above the knees (No mini skirt nor too tight skirt)
• Nude stockings are compulsory (No bare legs - You must wear stockings when you wear suits). No coffee-colored stockings.)
• Black stockings of normal thickness are allowed in the cold weather (Not too thick napping stockings)
• Shoes: 3 cm ~ 5c m black matt dress shoes. (No high-heels)
• No shoes that are Glossy, ornaments, patterned, flatties, loafers, Mary Janes, platform or suede 3-5 cm are suitable for you to wear for a long time. Low-heeled and comfortable dress shoes are recommended to avoid sore feet.
• Wearing dress shoes is needed in the school building. Sneakers and running shoes are allowed off campus. (No slipper, sandal, and mule)
• Accessory or manicure is allowed not to be too fancy.
• Not too heavy make-up. Not too strong perfume.
• When you wear a suit, you must always wear your name tag on your chest (left side of your jacket). Name tags will be distributed from the department.
• When you do indoor activities (e.g. lecture), you should take off your coat.
• When you go field trips, you can put on the coat depending on the weather.