CO-OP & CAREER GUIDES
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Drexel University’s Bachelor of Science in Hospitality
Management offers a career-driven credential to help
students step into the leadership of projects, programs,
and staff in hospitality organizations across the country
and around the world.
The BS in Hospitality Management builds on the four
major strengths that are critical for success in the
hospitality profession - innovative management, customer
service, technology, and international perspectives.
Students acquire a comprehensive body of knowledge
through coursework that covers all functional areas of the
industry. They are exposed to problem-solving techniques
and encouraged to become independent thinkers who
can motivate others to success.
Employers Who Have Hired
Drexel Students Include:
Frog Commissary Catering
Garces Restaurant Group
Office of Travel and Tourism
Sheraton Society Hill
Starwood Hotels
The Franklin Institute
The program allows for increased specialization with concentrations in one of four areas: Food
and Beverage Management, Gaming and Resort Management, Hotel Management
Administration, and Travel and Tourism.
Students wanting specific information about the major are encouraged to stop by the
department office at 101 N. 33rd Street, call the department at 215.895.2411 or
visit their website at drexel.edu/hsm.
JOB TITLES
Guest Relations Representative
Catering Manager
Event Coordinator
Brand Developer
Food and Beverage Manager
Front of House Manager
Marketing and Sales Assistant
Promotions Developer
Please refer to drexel.edu/scdc for our most recent co-op salary information.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & INTERNET RESOURCES
Professional Convention Management
Association
pcma.org
International Hotel and Restaurant
Association
ih-ra.com
Casino Careers Online
casinocareers.com
National Restaurant Association
restaurant.org
Club Managers Association
cmaa.org
National Tourism Foundation
ntaonline.com
Hotel Jobs Network
hoteljobs.com
Meeting Planners International
mpiweb.org
CAREER RESOURCES
Resume, Interviewing and Job Search Best Practices
drexel.edu/scdc/professional-pointers
Workshop Calendar
drexel.edu/scdc/calendars-events/workshops
DREXEL DEPARTMENTS
Center for Hospitality and Sport
Management
Paul Peck Problem Solving and
Research Building
101 N. 33rd St
drexel.edu/hsm
Career Services Library
Careers Collection
Hagerty Library
rd
33 and Market Streets, Room 136
www.library.drexel.edu/guides/careers
3201 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 • 215.895.2185
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STEINBRIGHT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
June 2014