A leading hospitality management school is Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1922, the School of Hotel Administration's goal was to study the science of running a hotel or a restaurant. The campus features its own 153-room Statler Hotel and the J. Williard Marriott Executive Education Center. Master's degree candidates split their education between the school's New York campus and one in Singapore. Cornell is also linked with the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. A common application to the university is coupled with a supplemental application to the School of Hotel Administration. A strong academic background, an interview, and hands-on experience in the industry are requirements for entry into the program.
The University of Denver's Hospitality Management school is highly regarded around the world and has been open since 1946. Housed within the school's business college, the curriculum is based on learning sound business principals and understanding the world of the hospitality industry. Proximity to world-class Colorado resorts leads to hands-on experience and career placement opportunities. The school requires 1,000 hours of work experience prior to graduation. There is also a global program for studying abroad. Students who want to enter the program must be enrolled in the business school and apply for the hospitality school in the fall quarter of their sophomore year.
The Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida in Orlando offers a Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management. Located in the center of Orlando's amusement park industry and surrounded by golf and country clubs, the school takes advantage of local hands-on opportunities. Work experience is included in the curriculum. Freshmen can declare their major in hospitality management at the beginning of their four-year term.
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Crans-Montana, Switzerland has a three-year degree program. On campus are three food and beverage facilities, giving students hands-on experience during their first two years of study. The school also promotes internships at local hotels and restaurants. Training in the business of Swiss hospitality leads to careers around the world. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school's campuses are located in China, Spain and Jordan in addition to Switzerland, ensuring that its hospitality education is international. The school does offer an associate's degree, with a high school diploma or its equivalent as admissions criteria. Entering students must also be 18 years of age or older, and speak English.