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Penn State's Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management (HRIM) program ranks among the top five in the nation. The third oldest HRIM program, it combines the traditional foundations of a liberal arts education, the functional applications of a business curriculum and practical experience critical to the development of a hospitality professional. We help prepare managers with conceptual, managerial, problem-solving and technical skills to meet the challenges of future upper-level management positions and immediate supervisory positions.
Our program combines the advantages of a quality education at a big university with the personal attention of faculty and staff. Students work closely with faculty and staff in classrooms, labs and during advising. There are many opportunities for faculty/student interaction ranging from membership in social and professional organizations to field trips and conferences.
Career opportunities for graduates continue to expand. Over 90 percent of our students find placement in professional positions upon completion of their degrees. Scores of companies interview graduating seniors and internship candidates on campus, including such companies as Marriott Corporation, Hyatt Hotels, Houston's Restaurants, Hampton Inn, Disney World, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and many hotel and restaurant operating companies.
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT OPTIONS AND POSSIBLE CAREER TRACKS
| HOTEL, RESTAURANT, AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT OPTION | MANAGEMENT DIETETICS OPTION |
|---|---|
| Hotel Management Resort Management Restaurant Management Cruise Ship Management Catering Quick Service Restaurant Health Care Facilities Life Care Management Club Management Sales and Marketing Corporate Dining School Food Service Stadium Food Service Technology Firms Convention and Conference Centers Theme Park Management University Housing and Food Service |
Health Care Facilities Commercial Food Service (including Hotels and Restaurants) Governmental Agencies Life Care Management School Food Service University Dining Community Food Service Programs Computer Software Firms Foodservice Consulting Equipment Manufacturers Food Manufacturers |
Work Experience Requirement
Each student must complete a minimum of 1,000 work hours within the hospitality industry. This requirement ensures that the graduate is familiar with the field that he or she will enter and has technical, experiential knowledge about that segment of the field. Work experience is a highly individualized element within the school; therefore, it is approved on an individualized basis between the faculty adviser and the student. Students should meet with their HRIM faculty advisers and discuss career goals, as well as previous and proposed work experience. Students should save their pay stubs from any job that provides hospitality experience.
Following is a list of job categories currently regarded as acceptable hospitality experiences:
- Quick service, mid-scale, casual-dining, and fine-dining restaurants.
- School, hospital, nursing home, campground, military or equivalent mass or institutional feeding establishments.
- Theme-park and arena foodservice when not limited to vending.
- Hotel operations, including front desk, housekeeping, convention/conference sales, room service, banquet service and bar service.
- Country club operations, when related to food and beverage.
- Bakery operations, when not limited to strictly production or over-the-counter sales.
- Casino operations, when related to food, beverage, lodging or purchasing activities.
- Food sales (purveyor) when not limited to order-taking and delivery. Evidence of inventory management, product knowledge, brand selection and control issues must be present.
- Grocery or convenience store (food courts and delicatessens) made-to-order food production and sales, when combined with either in-house dining, catering or carry-out service.
- Catering production and service.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Internship
An "internship" is a structured program designed by the employer to provide the student intern with a variety of learning experiences in the business. Although a formal internship is not required as part of the 1,000 hours of work experience, qualified students who participate in such programs find them to be very beneficial in exploring job options and establishing contacts. Corporations which invest time and training in student interns are often interested in hiring those students after graduation. With faculty/adviser approval, an internship may count toward the 1,000 hours of work experience. Students may select from three types of internships.
- Co-op Internship: The internship coordinator will assist students in arranging and registering for a 6 month co-op internship in which students earn both academic credit from Penn State and pay from the participating hospitality organization. Typically students will be registered for 3 credits. The sites for these experiences are both at domestic and international locations. An appropriate foreign language is necessary for most of the international sites.
- Local Internship: Through HRIM 495, students register for an internship class in which they will be on-site at the Nittany Lion Inn, The Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel, or another local hotel for about 15 hours per week, plus a one-hour-per-week seminar. Students can concurrently register for a regular semester load at University Park.
- Work Leave: Students may take a leave of absence from Penn State to spend a semester at an industry internship. The students arrange for the internship with the participating hospitality organization. These experiences will count toward the 1,000 hour work requirement but have no academic credit.
For further information, please contact Jeffrey Heim.
Study Abroad Opportunities
HOSPITALITY STUDIES IN SWITZERLAND
The School of Hospitality Management has a five-week summer program in the Alps of Switzerland. The program is ideal for hospitality management students from colleges and universities anywhere in North America. Students live in an international environment and learn about the hospitality field in a uniquely European fashion. Penn State offers six advanced undergraduate credits to students who complete the program. Classes meet from three to four days a week at the Hotel School les Roches (under the direction of the world-famous Swiss Hotel Association) in Bluche. On the extended weekends, students may travel independently almost anywhere in Europe. For further information about dates, costs, etc., contact Dr. William Andrew, Director of the Hospitality Studies in Switzerland program, 201 Mateer Building.
CULINARY PROGRAM IN LYON, FRANCE
The School of Hospitality Management has a two-week summer culinary program at the world famous Institute Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France. Students will have the opportunity to learn about French cuisine, culture and wines in a very hands-on setting while also enjoying some time off to explore the region. Practical classes are held in the kitchens of Institute Paul Bocuse and are taught by the chefs of the Institute. For further information, please contact Dr. Karthik Namasivayam.
SPRING BREAK IN ITALY
The School of Hospitality Management offers a one-week independent study program in Italy every year during the spring break. The cities covered are Rome, Florence and Venice. There is also a free day for independent travel in Italy. For further information, please contact Dr. Karthik Namasivayam .
SPRING BREAK IN SPAIN, GREECE
The School of Hospitality Management will offer a one-week independent study program in Spain during spring break in cooperation with the Women's Leadership Initiative in the college of Health and Human Development. The cities to be covered are Madrid, Barcelona and Toledo. There is also a free day for independent travel in Spain. For further information, please contact Dr. Vivienne Wildes.
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
The School of Hospitality Management provides students the opportunity to spend a semester at one of its partner institutions abroad. Students will pay regular tuition at Penn State and will then live and study abroad with the guarantee that credits from the partner institution will transfer to Penn State. Opportunities will be created in Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand and South-America. For further information, please contact Dr. Karthik Namasivayam.
Foreign Language
Study in a foreign language is encouraged but not required. Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, and Russian can be especially valuable in the increasingly internationalized hospitality field. Students may use up to four credits of foreign language in the "additional course" area of the curriculum. Additional credits generally are considered useful electives. If a student wants to continue with a language begun in high school it would be wise to schedule it in the freshman year.
Relocation to University Park
Change of campus to University Park will generally occur after completion of four full-time semesters or equivalent. Earlier relocation to University Park is possible if a student is unable to make normal progress toward the degree because the requisite courses are not available at the student's campus location. Scheduling of courses should be done in consultation with the academic adviser. Assuming the HRIM students have completed all the General Education courses, CMPSC 203 (if available), STAT 200, MKTG 221 and MATH 021, the following courses should be requested for the first semester at University Park: (See Recommended Academic plan for students who start at non-University Park location)
HRIM 201 - Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry (introductory course and prerequisite for all higher level HRIM courses)
HRIM 202 - Colloquium
HRIM 335 - Hospitality Accounting (if the math requirement has been met)
To complete the schedule, other courses could include:
HRIM 365 - Organizational Behavior
NUTR 119 - Elementary Foods
Student Placement
The School of Hospitality Management operates its own placement service located in 206 Mateer Building. For information on the career placement service, please contact the Coordinator, Rosemarie Hibbler.The placement service tracks and lists local job positions for students while they are in the program. The placement service also plans and arranges for corporate recruiting and placement for internships and permanent placement at graduation. Orientation sessions take place each semester to educate students on resume writing, interviewing and employment protocols.
Academic Requirement of Special Note
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in every course within the major requirements and the option requirements. In addition, listed prerequisite course must have a “C” grade or better in order to serve as a prerequisite. (i.e., students must have completed HRIM 336 with a "C" or better before taking HRIM 435). This “C” requirement went into effect for those students in the 2006 program year and following.