Hotel and Hospitality Management Degree

The hotel and hospitality management program at Parkland College prepares students for a career in lodging, resort, restaurant, casino, or resort management, as well as a cruise director, concierge, or travel agent. The program focuses on managing operations and facilities that provide lodging services to the traveling public. Program courses include: hospitality industry principles, hotel facilities design and planning, industry law, personnel management and labor relations, marketing and sales, convention and event management, and front desk operations. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer hotel and hospitality management degrees.

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Parkland College

One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL

In the northwest corner of Champaign, Illinois, you will find Parkland College, a two-year community college with an approximate enrollment of 18,000 students. Its stated mission is “to engage the community in learning,” a watchword that is more than just talk. The school’s Center for Academic Success (CAS) was conceived specifically to foster student success, offering instruction in study skills, math, pre-college level studies, writing, and more.

Parkland’s cultural center doubles as a theater for performing arts and planetarium, providing students and community with cultural enrichment. The school also boasts a FM radio station, student-run newspaper, and a cable channel that airs classical and educational programs. Over 40 extracurricular clubs and activities offer students diversion from their studies. There’s something for everyone, whether their interests lie in academic, cultural, or social pursuits.

Tuition rates are an attractive feature of a Parkland education. In-state tuition costs are thousands of dollars below the average college/university tuition rates. Parkland College admits students on an open admissions basis; as long as enrollment caps have not been met, graduates of accredited high schools, individuals with a GED, and those 18 and over who could benefit from a post-secondary education will be accepted.

Students Enrolled in the Hotel and Hospitality Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Parkland College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Food Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Lodging Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, lodging managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).