Effectiveness of Course Related Activites
EFFECTIVENESS OF COURSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES
TO FUTURE EMPLOYMENT IN THE HOSPITALITY
INDUSTRY AS PERCEIVED BY THE BSHRM STUDENTS
A Thesis Proposal Presented to the
Faculty of the School of Hospitality Management
Colegio de Sta. Teresa de Avila
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Restaurant Management
CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
INTRODUCTION Upon graduating from high school, we come to a moment wherein we undergo another chapter of our student life, college, wherein we decide and choose the path we want to take to in order to achieve our goals. We choose among different courses, but it is our willingness and desire that helps us in deciding on which one we will take part. As for us, we chose Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM) for different reasons. Some might say they want to become the manager of their own food and beverage business or they might want to become a part of a cruise ship to explore the world. Hotel and restaurant management are bundled together and known as the hospitality industry. Hospitality was derived from the French word “hospice”, which means to take care of those travelling and provide for the weary. That is why the program contains subjects that will address the needs of different sectors in the hospitality industry, such as culinary, front office, tourism, and in resort and hotel operations. Its primary concentration is on the development of practical and management skills which are achieved through the combination of theoretical classes, practicum exercises and experiential learning. There are no specific skills required for BSHRM because everything can be learned. However, you need to possess certain attitudes and qualities for you to succeed in this course. First, you have to be comfortable giving service to others. This means that you enjoy and take pride in your work. Secondly, you must be
TO FUTURE EMPLOYMENT IN THE HOSPITALITY
INDUSTRY AS PERCEIVED BY THE BSHRM STUDENTS
A Thesis Proposal Presented to the
Faculty of the School of Hospitality Management
Colegio de Sta. Teresa de Avila
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Restaurant Management
CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
INTRODUCTION Upon graduating from high school, we come to a moment wherein we undergo another chapter of our student life, college, wherein we decide and choose the path we want to take to in order to achieve our goals. We choose among different courses, but it is our willingness and desire that helps us in deciding on which one we will take part. As for us, we chose Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM) for different reasons. Some might say they want to become the manager of their own food and beverage business or they might want to become a part of a cruise ship to explore the world. Hotel and restaurant management are bundled together and known as the hospitality industry. Hospitality was derived from the French word “hospice”, which means to take care of those travelling and provide for the weary. That is why the program contains subjects that will address the needs of different sectors in the hospitality industry, such as culinary, front office, tourism, and in resort and hotel operations. Its primary concentration is on the development of practical and management skills which are achieved through the combination of theoretical classes, practicum exercises and experiential learning. There are no specific skills required for BSHRM because everything can be learned. However, you need to possess certain attitudes and qualities for you to succeed in this course. First, you have to be comfortable giving service to others. This means that you enjoy and take pride in your work. Secondly, you must be