Hospitality is one of the world’s largest industries and is among Georgia’s top five. Hospitality Management prepares students for leadership positions in a variety of fields from hotel real estate management to franchising, sales and marketing, financial management, and more.

What is your area interest?
Career Career Summary Suggested Electives
Sales Manager Sales managers direct organizations' sales teams. They set sales goals, analyze data, and develop training programs for organizations’ sales representatives.
  • MKTG 4880: Hospitality & Tourism Marketing
  • MKTG 4450: Sales Management
Director of Sales A Director of Sales is a professional who manages and oversees the sales operations in an organization by designing plans to meet targets, developing relationships with clients, and evaluating costs.
  • MKTG 4880: Hospitality & Tourism Marketing
  • MKTG 4450: Sales Management
  • MKTG 4430: Marketing Analysis
Customer Relations Management Customer relationship managers build trusting relationships with clients and protect the brand by maintaining a positive image. Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum
Revenue Management & Pricing Revenue managers oversee the process of collecting and organizing analytical data related to all financial activities. They develop systems and processes to manage and analyze financial data and other records.  Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum
Customer Loyalty Management Customer Loyalty Managers develop and manage programs that increase customer loyalty and retention. They work closely with other departments to ensure that customers are receiving the best possible experience. Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum
Market Analysis Market analysts study consumer preferences and business conditions to assess sales of a product or service to understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.
  • MKTG 4430 & Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum
Brand Management Brand managers are responsible for developing brand strategies, promoting brand growth and expansion, implementing brand plans, and using a variety of data to drive volume and profitability.
  • MKTG 4880: Hospitality & Tourism Marketing
Social Media Director  Social media directors plan social media strategies on behalf of an organization to achieve goals. Social media directors are responsible for creating content, scheduling posts, and monitoring social media metrics.
  • MKTG 4250: Social Media Marketing
  • MKTG 4570: Advanced Social Media Marketing
Director of Training Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff.
  • MGT 4002: Human Resource Management
Recruiting Human resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations
  • MGT 4002: Human Resource Management
  • MGT 4173: Human Resource Selection
Training Associate Training associates plan and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.
  • MGT 4002: Human Resource Management
  • MGT 4173: Human Resource Selection
Payroll & Benefits Administrator Payroll and benefits administrators plan, develop, and oversee programs to pay employees.
  • MGT 4172: Compensation and  Reward Systems
Event Manager Event managers perform tasks such as finding and booking venues, liaising with clients and suppliers, handling logistics, managing budgets and invoicing, organizing accreditation, managing risk, and presenting post-event reports.
  • HMGT 4201: Event Planning and Management
Restaurant Manager Restaurant managers are responsible for the daily operations of the restaurant by directing staff to ensure customer satisfaction and managing the business to ensure that it runs efficiently.
  • HMGT 4202: Restaurant Concept Development and Management
Hotel Manager Hotel managers ensure guests have a pleasant experience at a hotel, motel, or other facility with accommodations. They plan, direct, or coordinate activities to ensure the facility is efficient and profitable. Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum
Guest Service Manager A guest services manager handles visitor needs, front-desk operations and ensures the highest level of guest satisfaction. They assess employee performance and create strategies and services to enhance productivity. Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum
Development Analyst Development Analysts are responsible for optimizing business processes and increasing revenue. They evaluate operations and finances, research sales leads, and develop improved business strategies.
  • HMGT 4203: Hotel Real Estate Investment and Assets Management
Franchise Specialists Franchise specialists meet with potential franchisees, assess their interests, abilities, and budget, and provide appropriate choices for that client.
  • HMGT 4203: Hotel Real Estate Investment and Assets Management
  • MGT 4124: Franchise Management
Industry Consultant Industry Consultants help their clients achieve their business goals by providing expert advice in their field of proficiency. They advise clients on a variety of business matters. Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum
Assets Management Asset managers trade, manage, and invest assets such as capital, bonds, stocks, precious metals, commodities, and real estate on behalf of their clients. 
  • HMGT 4303

Back to Top