This session Cornell University will be offering an open online version of course, ‘Introduction to Global Hospitality Management'. This course is intended for anyone in the industry seeking to advance, as well as individuals who are interested but who don't know much about the industry.
The main objective of the course is to learn introduction to the Hospitality Industry. The course starts on January 25, 2016.
Course At A Glance
Length: 6 weeks
Effort: 2-3 hours per week
Subject: Global Hospitality Management
Institution: Cornell University and edX
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes. Verified Certificate for $49.
Session: Starts on January 25, 2016.
Providers' Details
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About This Course
Globally, 1 in 11 jobs are in the hospitality industry, with predictions for continued job growth. Hospitality careers are often stereotyped as low-wage and entry-level with little opportunity for advancement, but with constant innovation, opportunities for talented individuals are vast, and growing.
Are you wondering if a career in hotel management, restaurant management, hotel asset management, or services marketing would benefit you? Are you currently working in the industry and seeking promotional opportunities? Enroll now and let Cornell guide your exploration of this exciting industry. The audience for this MOOC is anyone in the industry seeking to advance, as well as individuals who are interested but who don't know much about the industry. It's also appropriate for use as an employee-development tool within hospitality industry companies.
Why Take This Course?
This is a free online course. This MOOC will be offered with Video Transcripts. It is presented in both English.
Learning Outcomes
- Explore the many wide-ranging career opportunities in hospitality and hotel management
- Gain career advice and stories from international industry experts
- Use an analysis tool to evaluate competitors and make strategic decisions
- Analyze factors leading to an own-vs.-lease decision
- Explore distribution channels and pricing strategies
- Learn how to select smart, talented employees
Instructors
-Bill Carroll
Recently retired clinical professor of marketing at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration.
-Jan A. deRoos
HVS Professor of Hotel Finance and Real Estate at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, where he has taught since 1988.
-Cathy A. Enz
Jr. Professor of Innovation and Dynamic Management and a professor of strategy at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration.
-Bruce Tracey
Professor of management at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration.
Requirements
None. Some proficiency with Excel will be helpful.
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