Hospitality Management Department Program Highlights

Practicum

To be eligible for graduation, all students enrolled in the Department of Hospitality Management are required to fulfill a minimum of 800-hours of on-the-job, paid work experience in the hospitality industry; 200 hours must be earned through University Hospitality Services after matriculating in the major (UHS is the campus organization that oversees campus dining, campus catering, and the New England Center). This work experience may be completed over several summers or during the academic year.  For transfer students, a minimum of 400 practicum hours must be completed after matriculating in the Hospitality Management Department. Please see Practicum requirements for further information.

Internships

WHAT IS A HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP?
An internship is a non-traditional academic experience that relates to a work experience that is coordinated by an on-site supervisor and a faculty sponsor. Students may receive remuneration for the work related experience.

HOW AND WHEN CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
You may begin an internship any time after the completion of your SOPHOMORE year. You do not receive credit for the actual work experience, however, the following are the hour requirements of work based on the number of credits for which you have registered.

To earn internship credits you must perform the functions of your work experience as agreed upon with the on-site supervisor and receive certifications from that supervisor that you have performed satisfactorily in your job. The completed assignments are to be submitted to your supervisor and faculty sponsor.

The faculty sponsor will help you find a position, or if you have a job in the field, it frequently qualifies. Most employers are happy to cooperate. The employer is asked to complete evaluation forms and provide you with the direction necessary to complete the assignments. Normally, internships will be established by the faculty sponsor.

Placement

Hospitality Management at UNH combines a unique mix of practical experience and classroom activities. Jobs of managerial responsibility in campus food service facilities, the execution of gourmet dinners, major consulting projects to industry firms, and a required summer of related work experience all contribute to the hotel students' education. Seminars with the participation of industry representatives and field trips are integral to the Department.

The Department's mix has been highly effective. Industry management, our graduates' supervisors, and recruiters all attest to the student's preparedness. The effectiveness of our curriculum is also demonstrated by the ability of our students to obtain managerial-level positions upon graduation and to progress rapidly in the hospitality industry. Please click to see alumni successes.

To further assist with the placement process each student requests that recommendations and a resume be placed on file at Career Services. Employers may then learn more about students through any of three means:

1. Contact Career Services to arrange for on-campus interviews.

U.N.H. Career Services
102 Hood House
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-2010

2. Contact Hospitality Management faculty or administration at:

Department of Hospitality Management
Whittemore School of Business & Economics
McConnell Hall
Durham, NH 03824
603-862-3303

3. Contact the student directly.