2003-04 ANNUAL REPORT

CREATING AND DISSEMINATING LEADING-EDGE KNOWLEDGE.

THE SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY BUSINESS

THE SCHOOL EVENTS HELP STUDENTS BRING
“CLASS” TO THE CLASSROOM

As the top-ranked hospitality school in the nation, The School offers an exceptionally well-crafted curriculum taught by innovative professors and drawn equally from two areas of study: general education and the hospitality industry. Particularly important to future employers is the wealth of hands-on experiences and group interactions available to students in the classroom and from a multitude of annual student-driven special events.

The premier annual event—anticipated throughout the mid-Michigan community as well as on campus—is Les Gourmets, an entirely studentrun, seven-course, black-tie reception and dinner. Les Gourmets is unique in that it combines all of the skills and practices taught by The School’s professors into one culminating, world-class event. More than 300 students participate, working in all areas, such as management, sales, marketing, purchasing, finance, cooking, bartending, serving and more.

The other three main events organized and run by hospitality business students include:

• Vegas Night, which provides students with an opportunity to learn about the gaming industry as they manage more than 1,000 patrons playing blackjack, roulette, craps and other games;
• Auction, a fundraising event to benefit The School alumni association and student Hospitality Association as well as two local charities;
• CAREER EXPO, a career fair that attracts more than 200 recruiters from 75 different companies and provides opportunities for networking and one-on-one contacts between students and recruiters to discuss internships and permanent placements., a career fair that attracts more than 200 recruiters from 75 different companies and provides opportunities for networking and one-on-one contacts between students and recruiters to discuss internships and permanent placements.

DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL
OF HOSPITALITY BUSINESS

Undergraduate degree
Hospitality Business

Master’s degrees

The Michael L. Minor Master of Science in Foodservice Management
www.bus.msu.edu/shb/students/graduate/michael_minor.cfm

• Designed to give students an executive perspective for decision-making in food service management, while building managerial and leadership skills.
• Features TeamTriED, a mentoring and networking relationship developed with leading hospitality business executives and faculty experts from The School of Hospitality Business.
• Degree can be completed in one year on a fulltime basis and in less than two years on a parttime basis.

Master of Science in Hospitality Business
www.bus.msu.edu/shb/students/graduate/ms_hb.cfm

• An executive-level learning experience for students who want a global hospitality business perspective.
• Features TeamTriED, a mentoring and networking relationship developed with hospitality business executives, industry leaders, and faculty experts from The School of Hospitality Business.
• The 36-credit program may be completed in 18 months on a full-time basis or in two years on a part-time basis.

Full-Time Master in Business Administration
(Secondary Concentration in Hospitality Business)

• Applicants for admission need not have a degree from an undergraduate program in hotel, restaurant and institutional management.
• Admission and program requirements are the same as those specified for the Broad School Master of Business Administration degree.

The School of Hospitality Business
(an independent, industry-specific school within the Broad School)

Founded in 1927, The School celebrated its 77th anniversary in 2004. The School has more than 8,500 graduates worldwide, including a number of leading academicians and industry executives. The mission of The School is to continually enhance The School’s leadership position in hospitality business education through teaching, research, and service. Recognized as the top-ranked hospitality business school in the world, The School offers an exceptionally well-crafted curriculum, taught by innovative professors who are leading textbook authors, sought-after consultants, and respected researchers. For more information, please visit www.bus.msu.edu/shb/.