Hospitality and Tourism Management Program
Instructor
Michael Brown
Email: Michael_C_Brown@mcpsmd.org
Resource Teacher
Ed Graf
Email: Edward_w_Graf@mcpsmd.org
The Hospitality and Tourism Management Program is a nationally recognized program that was developed by industry experts and members of the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Students will explore a variety of subjects including hospitality marketing, culinary careers, hotel management, and cost management. This program can also be completed in conjunction with the International Baccalaureate Career-related Program (IBCP). The tourism industry offers significant job creation across all regions and has long been an industry with tremendous success for long-term career pathways. Tourism is recognized as a major driver of economic growth and development.
The Hospitality and Tourism Management Program helps high school students take steps toward promising hospitality careers. The curriculum introduces the hospitality and tourism industry on a global scale with a large focus on diversity. The curriculum is industry driven as evidenced by the fact that more than 60 industry leaders served as subject matter experts, ensuring that today's program matches the needs of hospitality employers across the world. The program also focuses on developing students' managerial and leadership skills.
Program Highlights
Students will have the opportunity to participate in catering events to utilize culinary, management, and customer service skills learned in the classroom.
Students apply learned theory and skills during authentic internship experiences.
Students will have the opportunity to earn the industry-recognized ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.
Program Courses in Sequence
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Internship, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Link to Sample Course Plan
Certifications/Awards for Completing High School Plan
Articulation Agreement: Montgomery College (Pending)
Certification: Certified Hospitality and Tourism Management Professional
Local Colleges Offering a Continuation of the Program
