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Lead. Travel. Thrive. Make It a Career.
Love creating experiences people never forget? Want a job that鈥檚 fun, fast-paced, and full of growth? With a degree in Hospitality Leadership from 海角社区, you鈥檒l turn your people skills and creativity into a real career鈥攐ne where you can travel, lead, and make an impact. This isn鈥檛 just classroom theory. You鈥檒l get hands-on with everything from managing teams to running hotels, restaurants, breweries, and events.
馃寧 Built for the Real World
Learn what employers actually want
馃捈 Career-Ready
Internships, mentors, and networking from day one
馃洬 Global Energy
Travel, study abroad, work anywhere
馃尞 Do What You Love
Food, events, travel, people鈥攊t鈥檚 all here
馃彣 Built-In Experience
Train in a working hotel, conference center, and brewpub
馃泿锔 Industry-Focused Curriculum
We keep it real鈥攁nd relevant. Our courses are built with input from hospitality professionals, so you鈥檙e learning the skills, tools, and trends employers actually care about.
馃洜锔 Real Experience, Real Skills
Get hands-on through internships, co-ops, and on-campus hospitality labs. You鈥檒l graduate with practical experience and the confidence to lead.
馃殌 Built to Lead
Learn strategic thinking, communication, team management, and leadership ethics so you鈥檙e ready to step into leadership roles from day one.
馃實 Go Global
Explore cultural diversity in class and gain real-world insight through study abroad programs focused on global hospitality trends.
馃 Network Like a Pro
Connect with industry leaders through guest speakers, seminars, and networking events鈥攁nd start building your career before you graduate.
馃捈 Career Support That Delivers
Get personalized help with internships, job placement, resumes, interviews, and more鈥攕o you鈥檙e ready to land that dream role.
Stephanie Canchola, Stephanie Didier, and Suzanne Nakamura listen as Albert Gutierrez leads the tour of Bud &Mary鈥檚 early cannabis plants
Graduates of the Hospitality Leadership major have a wide range of career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry. Here are some potential career paths:
Graduates can also explore roles in academia, government agency, healthcare, research, and entrepreneurship associated with the hospitality sector. The skills and experiences gained through a Hospitality Leadership major prepare graduates for leadership positions and open doors to numerous career opportunities.
Boost your resume and your bank account! The exclusive Rita & Navin Dimond Fellows Program offers:
馃懆鈥嶐炼 Paid internships with execs at
馃懃 1:1 mentorship from hospitality pros
馃懇鈥嶐煉 Networking events with Denver鈥檚 top industry leaders
馃捀 A chance to win the $5,000 Dimond Elite Fellow of the Year Award
馃彣 Opportunity in the role of hotel manager during your senior capstone course. You’ll run a lodging property in a simulated, real-time environment鈥攑erfect prep for everything the hospitality world throws your way
A generous gift from hospitality legends Gina and Frank Day鈥攖he powerhouse duo behind Rock Bottom Brewery and Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom鈥攊s leveling up leadership training at the School of Hospitality.
馃挕 The Gina & Frank Day Leadership Academy: Built to Elevate
This one-of-a-kind initiative is designed to develop inclusive, future-ready leaders in the hospitality industry. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to climb higher, the Academy opens doors with:
鉁 A brand-new Hospitality Industry Leadership major
鉁 A structured mentoring program with alumni and industry pros
鉁 A formalized internship pipeline for real-world experience
鉁 Retreat-style leadership programs for students and professionals
鉁 Customized leadership training for companies鈥攆rom new hires to executives
The degree programs in the School of Hospitality at 海角社区 are accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Contact the School of Hospitality
Located in the Hospitality Learning Center (HLC), 1190B Auraria Parkway, Room 209
School of Hospitality
Metropolitan State University of Denver
PO Box 173362, Campus Box 60
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Phone: 303-615-1616
E-mail: [email protected]
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