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For more information on any of these programs, please contact Anna
Chongpinitchai.
School Profiles
As the vacation ownership industry enters its fifth decade,
educational institutions continue to offer courses preparing the
employees of tomorrow. The variety of programs at colleges and
universities has grown along with the size of the industry.
Ranging from timeshare modules included in resort management classes to
vacation ownership specializations, school offerings run the gamut.
Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI and Miami, FL
Johnson & Wales University (JWU) offers one timeshare course as
part of its 12-course Resort Management concentration. The course is
offered at the Providence (RI) and the North Miami (FL) campuses and
focuses on the operations and marketing of timeshare resorts. A major
operator of timeshare resorts was instrumental in helping to establish
the course.
Robert Kok, Chair of the International Hotel School at JWU, and
creator of the course states, "The timeshare segment of our industry has
remained fairly strong during the economic downturn. We're glad to be
able to introduce students to another opportunity for their career
advancement."
As one of the top-rated programs in the United States, JWU offers
degrees in Hotel & Lodging Management and International Hotel &
Tourism Management. The latter degree includes an entire term in Europe
and the study of a foreign language. The Resort Management concentration
may be taken as part of either degree. For more information visit www.jwu.edu/hospitality .
Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL
Led by Dean Mike Hampton, Ed.D., Lynn University's College of
Hospitality Management launched a specialization in vacation ownership
in fall 2005. Students selecting this program of study complete four
courses including: Principles of Vacation Ownership, Resort Management
and Operations, Marketing Strategies for Vacation Ownership, and
Inventory Management for Vacation Ownership. In addition, students
participate in two fundamental and one advanced internships that provide
field and/or corporate level exposure to the various aspects of the
business, which may be taken on-site in a timeshare facility, residence
club, fractional or other shared ownership operation.
Lynn University is an independent, nonprofit university located in
Boca Raton, FL. The university is home to five academic colleges
(business, arts and sciences, international communication, hospitality
and education), a Conservatory of Music, School of Aeronautics and the
Institute for Achievement and Learning, and is dedicated to
individualized learning, innovative approaches and an international
focus. For more information visit www.lynn.edu.
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
The Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management at the
University of Memphis is housed in a full-service Holiday Inn hotel and
conference center, allowing students to see business challenges and
real-time operations. Students learn through a mix of class work,
applied industry experiences and a required 1000 hours of internships in
lodging and hospitality operations. Course work focuses on asset
management, facility development, human resources, resort management,
food and beverage cost controls and revenue management.
Graduates receive the B.B.A. degree from the Fogelman College of
Business & Economics which provides a traditional business education
with emphasis on communication, critical thinking, and creativity.
Through a strong partnership with Orange Lake Resorts and the new IHG
Holiday Inn Vacation Club students compete for a 10 week resort
operations internship which includes timeshare sales, revenue
management, food and beverage development and back of the house
departments. For more information visit www.memphis.edu/wilson.
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI
The University of Wisconsin-Stout, Department of Hospitality and
Tourism in the College of Management offers two undergraduate degree
programs that have a timeshare component. The Hotel, Restaurant and
Tourism Management degree program includes Principles of Timeshare
Management along with Resort Planning and Development as required
courses in two Concentrations: Lodging and Resort Operations and
Property Management. In addition, in the fall of 2009 a new
undergraduate degree in Property Management was initiated which will
also focus on timeshare curriculum.
Student interest in this field has been growing rapidly.
UW-Stout hopes to have over 15 students attend the ARDA convention in
March 2010 working as Student Ambassadors and learning more about career
opportunities in this growing and exciting field. Dr. Randall
Upchurch just joined the faculty at the University of Wisconson-Stout as
the new Department Chair. For more information visit www.uwstout.edu.
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