New York Institute of Technology

In addition to a well-rounded liberal arts foundation, the Global Center for Hospitality Management encompasses the key areas of business planning, sales and marketing, financial management, property management and human resource administration. Programs emphasizes the use of technology in the field, a critical element in all phases of planning, designing, marketing, management, accounting, and communications. The "soft skills" or professional dispositions and habits of customer service, teamwork, multicultural understanding, and positive interpersonal skills are highlighted and developed throughout. Externships (paid or unpaid) provide opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the program and many lead to employment. Work experience in the industry and may be completed in an area of the students’ career interest.