HOST 100 : Career and Customer Service Skills
Focuses on the strategies and skills related to career success and customer satisfaction in the Hospitality & Tourism industry.
The mission of the Hospitality & Tourism program is to prepare students for effective work performance and leadership in the hospitality industry through learning experiences that emphasize Hawaiian culture, multicultural “global” awareness, sustainability, an ethical decision making. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Program in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), the program is organized with a core of courses focusing on various aspects of the hotel industry, enveloped by a variety of business and general education courses to broaden the students’ background and enhance employability.
Students planning to transfer to baccalaureate degree programs should see a counselor about the requirements for entrance to these programs. A grade of C or better in HOST courses is required for the CO, CA, and AAS degree. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required.
Contact the Program Coordinator, Dr. Liping Liu at 984-3328 or by email at LipingL@hawaii.edu for more information.
Focuses on the strategies and skills related to career success and customer satisfaction in the Hospitality & Tourism industry.
HOST 101 with grade C or better, and ENG 22 with grade C or better or placement at ENG 100, or consent.
HOST 101 with grade C or better, and ENG 22 with grade C or better or placement at ENG 100, or consent.
Prepares students to plan and administer successful functions, special events, meetings and conventions. Students explore topics such as exhibitions, convention programming, festivals, venue selection, social events, catering needs, sustainability, technology, careers and staffing, event marketing, design and decor, and current trends.
HOST 101 with grade C or better, or consent.
Examines the key principles of management in the hospitality industry. Focuses on leadership skill building and decision-making processes within the various management levels of a hospitality organization. Explores management concepts, strategies, and tools essential for organizational effectiveness. (Formerly HOST 270)
HOST 101 with grade C or better, and ENG 22 with grade C or better or placement at ENG 100, or consent.
HOST major; HOST 100 with grade C or better, or consent.
Provides a supervised field experience abroad that is related to the student’s major or career goals. The experience will enable the student to apply knowledge and skills learned in coursework to the work environment. (Cannot be audited.)
HOST major; HOST 100 with grade C or better; or consent.
Consent.