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New Management Training Program
The innovative new Master of Science Program in Executive

“Because we’re just outside New York City, our students will

Leadership in Hospitality Management beginning this year

have the beneﬁt of learning in a fast-paced, complex environ-

at the King Graduate School at Monroe College in New Rochelle,

ment,” Costantino says, “which is what makes it an invaluable

NY, is making its mark with educators and industry professionals.

and unique training environment.”

An accelerated one-year program that begins in August, the

Another feature that’s catching on is the short length of the

M.S. program will prepare industry professionals for positions

program from start to ﬁnish — one year. 

in hotels and resorts, convention services, strategic development for tourism boards, international tourism development,

“The accelerated nature of the program is perfect for me,” says

real estate development projects, and business ownership. It

Chef Thomas Recinella, CEC, AAC, Program Director Culinary

will also provide an excellent opportunity for students who may

Arts, Food and Beverage Management, Culinary Institute of

be looking to transform careers from hospitality to academia.

Michigan, who will be in the program’s initial class. “I love the

“What is particularly exciting to my colleagues are the residen-

idea of coming to New York for two weeks in August and

cies designed to build the professional proﬁle and capability

taking care of six credits, then working on-line for the rest

of the students, as well as the networking it will provide in the

of it while ﬁnishing up the following August.  It’s convenient,

New York metro area,” says Dr. Frank Costantino, CEC, CCE,

it ﬁts the busy lifestyle I have as a culinary program director,

AAC and Dean for the School of Hospitality Management and

and leaves time for my family.” 

the Culinary Arts. “The whole idea is a contemporary and
practical approach to graduate education in hospitality

To be admitted, applicants should have three to ﬁve years

management that will allow students to concentrate their

of hospitality experience.  Hospitality educators are also

research efforts on topics that are important to their careers.”

encouraged to apply. For more information about the M.S.
degree in Hospitality Management, please contact the King

Conducted primarily online so that working professionals have

Graduate School directly at (888) 4-KINGGRAD or visit

the opportunity to take advantage of the program, the new M.S.

www.monroecollege.edu/king.

Program in Executive Leadership in Hospitality Management
includes two-week residencies at the beginning and end of
the program, which will allow participants to build relationships
and share issues they are currently facing in the industry and
at the same time experience real world situations ﬁrst-hand
that will enhance their studies and abilities.

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