The Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management program prepares students for rewarding careers in the hospitality industry.
AREA OF EMPHASIS AT DELAWARE
Consistently ranked in the top ten hospitality programs, the Department of Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management (HRIM) is a four-year major with a curriculum based in liberal arts, business and specialized courses for the hospitality industry. The Vita Nova Restaurant and the Courtyard by Marriott at the University of Delaware offer students hands-on experience where they can round out their academic knowledge. Vita Nova is a student-operated laboratory featuring a 60-seat dining room, exhibition, teaching and demonstration kitchens with state of the art video and satellite capabilities. The 126-room Courtyard by Marriott, with its high tech conference room featuring wireless computers and video conferencing facilities, offers students valuable experience in sales, marketing, revenue management, front office and housekeeping. HRIM also has a distinguished advisory board and a technology advisory board with regional, national and international representatives from throughout the industry. These board members assist in developing strategic program goals based on their expertise as practicing industry professionals.
