University of Phoenix School of Bus. Introduces Hospitality Fundamentals Certificate & Associate Degree Programs Aligned with...
February 12 2015 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Programs offer laddered pathways to careers in
the dynamic hospitality sector
The School of Business at University of Phoenix, a subsidiary of
Apollo Education Group (Nasdaq: APOL), today announced the launch
of two new programs for individuals interested in pursuing
hospitality careers, or those currently employed in the industry.
The new Associate of Arts degree program with a concentration in
Hospitality Fundamentals and corresponding Hospitality Fundamentals
Certificate are aligned with the American Hotel & Lodging
Educational Institute® (AHLEI) curriculum and standards1.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the leisure and
hospitality sector is expected to increase by more than 1.2 million
jobs from 2012 to 20222.
“Curriculum aligned with industry standards can help employers
better assess candidates’ qualifications and help current and
prospective hospitality employees understand the skills necessary
to move up in the industry,” said Scott Chapman, vice president,
training and development, American Hotel & Lodging Educational
Institute. “AHLEI is pleased to be working with University of
Phoenix to provide industry-aligned curriculum and programs that
help prepare students with the necessary skills to immediately
begin working and growing in this dynamic industry.”
The Hospitality Fundamentals associate degree and certificate
program help prepare students to sit for two AHLEI certifications:
Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP®) and Certified
Hospitality Supervisor (CHS®). The certificate can be pursued as a
standalone program or earned en route to an associate degree. The
associate degree program can also ladder directly to a Bachelor of
Science degree in Business.
“The Hospitality Fundamentals programs were designed to help
current and prospective hospitality employees meet the increasing
demand for qualified professionals in the sector,” said Ruth
Veloria, executive dean, University of Phoenix School of Business.
“The programs are reflective of the University’s commitment to
align curriculum with industry needs and create laddered programs
to help professionals achieve milestones and qualify for roles with
increasing responsibilities as they continue to pursue
education.”
University of Phoenix® School of Business offers associate,
bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that prepare students to be
creative problem solvers for the new economy. The School of
Business also offers non-degree programs, including certificates,
individual courses and non-credit professional development. Many of
these offerings also ladder to University of Phoenix degree
programs. Doctoral programs are available through the School for
Advanced Studies. To learn more about University of Phoenix School
of Business programs, visit www.phoenix.edu/business.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working
adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly
changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses,
and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue
career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives.
As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOL),
University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering
associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs from
campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online
throughout the world. For more information, visit
www.phoenix.edu.
1 For more information about each of these programs, including
on-time completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who
completed the program and other important information, please
visit: phoenix.edu/programs/gainful-employment.
2 Bureau of Labor Statistics: U.S. Department of Labor. Industry
employment and output projections to 2022. Retrieved Nov. 24, 2014,
from
http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2013/article/industry-employment-and-output-projections-to-2022-1.htm.
University of PhoenixTanya Burden,
303-570-0617Tanya.Burden@apollo.edu
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