One of the things that really has been outstanding
in the program and in its development, is
we’re really trying to take a look at what's
going on in the world with technology; what
is going on throughout an evolution. What
I mean by that is that we're now in a position
to really try to take a look at the skills
that students are going to need in 2020, 2025
and beyond. And that deals with real understanding
of creativity, innovation, problem solving,
and critical thinking.
In their junior year, they will have an integrated
15-credit experience where they will learn
the functional areas of business, but will
be taking a look at the impact of how that
works in restaurants, in hotels, in events,
and in clubs.
In their senior year, they would continue
on with a better understanding of one of the
disciplines to focus on. They would also have
a course in analytics and revenue management.
They would also have a course on law, ethics,
and human resource management.
I think, for me, the exciting thing is to
see students grow and to have them develop
confidence in who they are: they're able to
realize that they have a set of skills that
will make them competitive for the fourth
industrial revolution, they're not afraid
to embrace technology, and that they can deal
with ambiguity.
So, to me, we really are pushing for the future
and what will make students successful to
be leaders in 2025 and beyond.
