University Faculty Senate Approved Curriculum
2HRIM Recommened Academic Plan
2HRIM Degree Audit
Offered at Penn State Berks or Penn State Online (World Campus) or a combination of online and resident instruction courses.
Coordinator of Berks program:
James A. Bardi
Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College
(610) 396-6123
E-mail: jxb21@psu.edu
Coordinator of Penn State Online program:
Beth Egan
201 Mateer Building
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863-7539 or toll free, (800) 252-3592
E-mail: bethegan@psu.edu
University Faculty Senate Approved Curriculum
2HRIM Recommened Academic Plan
2HRIM Degree Audit
In the past decade, the demand for more and varied types of hospitality services has grown steadily. Americans are earning more, traveling more, and spending more on leisure activities; and the hospitality industries benefit directly from these new habits. Because of increasing demand, positions in hospitality industries grow increasingly attractive. In fact, the profession needs more well-trained people than are currently available, particularly in supervisory and middle-management positions.
The 2-year Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management program is offered at Penn State's Berks and Penn State World Campus. This program prepares students for entry-level managerial positions in the hospitality industry. The course of study includes on-the-job training. Students in the online program must secure a practice site for at least four core courses in the program. The practice site(s) needs to include a restaurant operation and hotel. Students also need to accumulate a minimum of 500 hours of work experience in the hospitality industry before completing the 2HRIM degree program.
Many of the 64-66 credits earned in the 2HRIM program can be applied to the HRIM baccalaureate degree. Students should consult with their HRIM faculty adviser to ensure the most appropriate course selection. Six additional semesters may be needed to earn the baccalaureate degree.
Typically, the graduate of 2-year HRIM program begins his/her career at the assistant supervisor level. Personal dedication to achievement, combined with the technical skills and applied theory gained in the classroom allow these graduates to compete successfully in the hospitality industry. Entry level supervisory positions are available in hotels, restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, life care communities, country clubs, theme parks and sports complexes.
General Manager Limited Service Hotel
Supervisor Dietary Department
Assistant Manager Dietary Food Production
Manager/Assistant Manager Fast Food Service
Regional Manager Fast Food Service
Restaurant Manager Fine Dining Restaurant
Assistant Restaurant Manager Family Restaurant
Catering Manager
Assistant Banquet Manager
Food Service Supervisor Budget Steak House
Night Auditor
Food Service Supervisor Concessions
Director Food Service Concessions
Food Service Supervisor
Country Club Manager
Food Service Supervisor Life Care Community