University of Nevada William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, Las Vegas, USA

The William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration Hospitality Management Major offers a broad educational approach to a career in the hospitality industry, with a varied course of study preparing students with both the management theories and operational competencies necessary to enter any segment of the industry upon graduation.

In addition to the university’s general education requirements, students take classes specific to the industry, including an introduction to hospitality, human resources management, organisational behaviour, facilities management, hospitality law and a course in leadership, management and ethics.

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Students also study food sanitation, food service operations, cost control, career development, financial and managerial accounting, financial management, hospitality service management, and operations and strategic management.

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Notable alumnus: Bill Hornbuckle, chief marketing officer, MGM Grand Resorts International

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