Hospitality school training courses in Chesapeake, VA (public, in-house or online)

Studies principles and practices of marketing the services of the hotel and restaurant industry. Emphasizes the marketing concept with applications leading to customer satisfaction. Reviews methods of external and internal stimulation of sales. May include a practical sales/marketing exercise and computer applications. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Presents the methods and procedures for purchasing food for hotels, restaurants and institutions. Deals with markets, federal and trade grades, governmental regulations, packaging, comparative versions price buying, yields and quality control. Lecture 3 hours per week.

The Hospitality Management program prepares students for careers in the lodging industry in either hotel, motel, and restaurant management or food service management.

Graduates may seek employment as front office managers, guest services managers, cost control managers, purchasing directors, sales managers, assistant hotel general managers, or executive housekeepers. Courses in supervisory management, accounting, communications, marketing, cost
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Students in our Hospitality Administration program have the option of studying hotel & casino, restaurant, or travel and tourism management.

The growth of luxury, full-service hotels and the gaming industry means jobs are available nationwide and abroad. PTI offers its Hotel & Casino Management program in two ways: as an in-class program and as an online program. You choose the class format and schedule that best fits your lifestyle and learning style.

All programs are designed to provide the most effective Web-based learning experience. Registration is open enrollment and includes everything students need, including textbooks and trained instructors. Students have 180 days to complete the coursework and will receive a certificate of completion from National University.