Introduction to Hospitality

What is Hospitality Management???

Hospitality is a multi-billion dollar industry with various career opportunities in various segments including events, resorts and hotels, restaurants, cruises, airlines and more!  Professionals can explore various disciplines in any of these industries including but not limited to General Management, Human Resources, Sales, Operations, Social Media, Guest Service and Revenue Management.  It is also a fun industry that provides unique benefits including travel, diversity and over a million job opportunities in the United States and many more globally!

What to expect in CSHSPMG 2600: Intro to Hospitality:

Enroll in a class like no other class on The Ohio State University’s campus. Introduction to Hospitality is a unique learning experience, which includes a behind the scenes tour of major event venues, tours in our local community, food tasting and more?  Some activities / experiences you could have in Introduction to Hospitality are: 

  • Learn about Tourism, which contributes 7.6 trillion to the global economy

  • Guest Speakers from global organizations such as Walt Disney World, Hilton and ASM Global event management and venue company!

  • Connect with Hospitality Management Alumni that are in a variety of segments that are directly in Hospitality or have Hospitality integrated into their organizations such as event planning, law, distribution and more!

  • Access to optional Hospitality Tours in popular areas such as Short North

  • Explore and learn more about many of the 23+ sectors in hospitality!