My dd was originally considering CS/IT, but was intrigued by Rosen. It sounded a lot more fun. Anyone’s kids in Rosen or graduated from Rosen? This is unfamiliar to me.
What are the actual jobs they do? I just can’t see her being a motel manager or restaurant manager after 4 years of college. That sounds more like a job for someone moving up at the restaurant or motel. What am I missing? What are some of the challenges and appeals? Thank you!
My friend’s daughter went to Rosen and loved it and became an events manager at a huge resort in South Florida…was laid off for covid, was called back but now works in a dental office where she makes more.
I can see a liberal art or business wanting to focus on hospitality but CS / IT? Those are degrees which will translate to high paying fields.
You can make $$ in hospitality but the likelihood is a lot less and the necessity of a hospitality degree is probably not there.
Sure, college should be “fun” but also leading to good prospects.
My kid looked at the major but worked in a country club in HS and realized the degree wouldn’t help. Business would be the similar, but more widely employable majors
Also, they have a minor - and maybe that combined with the original plan would satisfy the “future” employment prospects with her interests.
With one, she’ll definitely be able to pay rent one day. With the other, she may be living with you a long long time.
My son just finished his 2nd year at Rosen. He is a theme park major so it is absolutely the right place for him. He works part time at Disney who in turn pays 9 credits/term through Disney Aspire. Rosen is great at offering networking opportunities in all areas–Theme Parks, Hotels, Event Planning, Entertainment. They always seem to have some event going on. 98% of their graduates have a job at graduation.
While in school, most are doing the entry level jobs which gives them the experience they need to move into management jobs at graduation. Also a lot of internship opportunities too. The faculty have a lot of contacts and great for networking.
At the end of the day, the hospitality management degree is essentially at business degree with the focus on customer service. They take financial accounting, cost accounting, HR, marketing, revenue management, operations, etc. So if they don’t want to work in hospitality at the end of it, they can translate their degree to any business.