Core Hospitality Courses

1. Introduction to Hospitality Management: An overview of the hospitality industry, its history, and its fundamental concepts.
2. Hospitality Industry Overview: A broad look at the various sectors within the hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, and travel.
3. Professional Development in Hospitality: Skills and strategies for personal and professional growth within the hospitality sector.

Hotel Management

4. Front Office Operations: The essentials of managing front desk operations and guest services.
5. Housekeeping Management: Techniques and management practices for maintaining hotel cleanliness and standards.
6. Property Management Systems: Training on software and systems used in hotel management.
7. Hotel Financial Accounting: Principles of financial accounting tailored for hotel operations.
8. Revenue Management: Strategies for optimizing revenue through pricing and inventory control.
9. Hospitality Law: Legal aspects relevant to the hospitality industry.
10. Hotel Marketing and Sales: Marketing techniques and sales strategies specific to the hotel industry.
11. Facility Management: Overseeing the physical aspects of hotel properties.
12. Hospitality Operations Management: Managing day-to-day operations efficiently.
13. Strategic Management in Hospitality: Long-term planning and strategic decision-making in hospitality.

Food and Beverage Management

14. Food and Beverage Operations: Managing food service operations in various settings.
15. Restaurant Management: Overseeing the operations of a restaurant.
16. Menu Planning and Design: Crafting and designing appealing and cost-effective menus.
17. Beverage Management: Managing beverage services, including procurement and service.
18. Cost Control in Food and Beverage: Techniques for managing and controlling costs in F&B operations.
19. Food Safety and Sanitation: Ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met in food service.
20. Culinary Arts Fundamentals: Basics of cooking and kitchen operations.
21. Advanced Culinary Techniques: Higher-level cooking skills and techniques.
22. Pastry and Baking Arts: Specialized training in baking and pastry making.

Tourism Management

23. Introduction to Tourism: Basics of the tourism industry.
24. Tourism Planning and Development: Strategies for developing and managing tourist destinations.
25. Sustainable Tourism: Practices that promote sustainability in tourism.
26. Tourism Marketing: Marketing strategies tailored to the tourism sector.
27. Travel Agency Operations: Managing travel agency operations and services.
28. Ecotourism: Focusing on environmentally responsible travel.
29. Cultural Tourism: Promoting and managing tourism focused on cultural experiences.

Event Management

30. Principles of Event Management: Fundamentals of planning and managing events.
31. Event Planning and Coordination: Detailed planning and coordination techniques for successful events.
32. Event Marketing and Sponsorship: Marketing strategies and securing sponsorship for events.
33. Meeting and Convention Management: Managing large-scale meetings and conventions.
34. Festival and Special Event Management: Planning and managing festivals and special events.
35. Event Risk Management: Identifying and managing risks associated with events.

Specialized Hospitality Courses

36. Resort Management: Managing resort operations.
37. Spa and Wellness Management: Overseeing spa and wellness facilities.
38. Casino Management: Managing casino operations and services.
39. Cruise Line Management: Operations management in the cruise industry.
40. Luxury Hospitality Management: Managing luxury hospitality services.
41. Hospitality Information Systems: Use of information systems in hospitality management.
42. Customer Service in Hospitality: Excellence in customer service.
43. Hospitality Human Resource Management: Managing human resources in hospitality.
44. Hospitality Sales Techniques: Advanced sales techniques specific to hospitality.
45. Hospitality Entrepreneurship: Starting and managing a hospitality business.

Supportive Courses

46. Business Communication: Effective communication in business settings.
47. Business Ethics: Ethical issues and decision-making in business.
48. Financial Management: Managing finances within a business.
49. Marketing Principles: Fundamental marketing concepts and strategies.
50. Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Leading and managing organizational behavior.
51. Information Technology in Hospitality: Technology applications in the hospitality industry.
52. Intercultural Communication: Effective communication across cultures.
53. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Techniques for negotiation and resolving conflicts.
54. Project Management: Managing projects effectively from start to finish.

Practical Experience

55. Internships: Real-world experience in hospitality settings.
56. Practicums: Practical, hands-on training.
57. Capstone Projects: Integrative projects that synthesize learning.
58. Study Tours: Educational tours of hospitality destinations and operations.

Elective Courses

59. Gastronomy: The art and science of food.
60. Wine Studies: Knowledge and appreciation of wine.
61. Hospitality Design and Architecture: Design principles for hospitality facilities.
62. Advanced Baking and Pastry: Specialized baking and pastry techniques.
63. Health and Wellness Tourism: Tourism focused on health and wellness.
64. Hospitality Innovation and Technology: Emerging technologies in hospitality.

Soft Skills Development

65. Team Building and Leadership: Building and leading effective teams.
66. Effective Communication: Enhancing communication skills.
67. Time Management: Managing time effectively.
68. Problem-Solving Techniques: Strategies for effective problem-solving.

Continuing Education and Certifications

69. Certified Hospitality Administrator (CHA) Preparation: Preparing for CHA certification.
70. ServSafe Certification: Certification in food safety.
71. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Preparation: Preparing for CMP certification.
72. Certified Restaurant Professional (CRP) Preparation: Preparing for CRP certification.

Online and Hybrid Courses

73. E-Learning Modules for Hospitality: Online learning opportunities.
74. Virtual Hospitality Management Simulations: Simulated management experiences.
75. Online Customer Service Training: Online training in customer service.

Workshops and Seminars

76. Current Trends in Hospitality: Workshops on the latest trends.
77. Guest Lectures by Industry Experts: Learning from industry leaders.
78. Workshops on Emerging Hospitality Technologies: Training on new technologies.

Research and Development

79. Hospitality Research Methods: Research methodologies in hospitality.
80. Thesis or Research Projects: Conducting and presenting research projects.

Student Organizations and Extracurricular Activities

81. Hospitality Club: Student-led hospitality organization.
82. Culinary Arts Society: Club focused on culinary arts.
83. Tourism Association: Association for students interested in tourism.
84. Event Planning Committee: Committee focused on event planning.

Industry Partnerships and Collaborations

85. Industry Partnerships for Internships and Placements: Collaborations with industry for practical experience.
86. Collaboration with Hospitality Brands for Training: Partnerships for specialized training.

By offering this extensive and varied curriculum, Ashley’s Events Institute aims to provide a robust education in hospitality, preparing students with the knowledge and skills required for successful careers in the industry.