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Successful hospitality leaders craft unforgettable experiences that go above and beyond guest desires. No matter if you're in a hotel, dining establishment, or aboard a cruise liner, you'll require diverse abilities in management, communication, and leadership to truly connect with your clientele. As a JMU hospitality student, you'll cultivate leadership capabilities through rigorous academic studies, creative educational approaches, and valuable mentorship programs. Your core curriculum will be delivered through intimate class settings, collaborative projects, and direct engagement with both professors and seasoned industry experts. Focused on hands-on learning, your mandatory internship will complement academic studies as you train alongside top-tier professionals in leading hospitality companies. Additionally, your coursework will automatically qualify you for a practical business minor. This program shapes future hospitality executives by combining solid academic foundations with cutting-edge teaching methods, mentorship initiatives, exposure to elite hospitality brands, and networking with influential professionals. The curriculum features small-group instruction, team-based projects, and direct access to faculty and industry veterans. Before graduating, all students must complete a management-level internship.