The Resort & Hospitality Management degree program combines all of the strength of a Castleton University education with the expertise and experience of Killington Resort to guide you along the path to a Bachelor of Science in Resort and Hospitality Management.
This accelerated Resort & Hospitality Management bachelor's degree program will take you just three years to complete and combines traditional classroom learning with real-world, on-mountain experience at Killington Resort.
Through a cooperative education model, you have the opportunity to apply concepts you have learned in class while working in paid positions at Killington and Pico Resorts. You can also live at the Castleton Lodge at Killington, located at 63 Weathervane Drive in Killington.
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Our Resort & Hospitality Management degree program courses are taught by accomplished veterans of the resort and hospitality industry and dedicated Castleton University professors to provide you instruction in resort and hospitality operations, financial and budget management, resort and hospitality law, market research, event planning, food and beverage, lodging operations, and more.
In addition to your coursework, you will gain experience at the four-season resort during the winter and summer months, when you work in paid positions at the resort for about 35 hours a week.
There are a variety of experiences that may include working at the front desk at the Killington Grand Hotel, running snowmaking equipment and operating ski lifts, assisting event staff in planning and executing the resort’s signature events, and many more.
In addition to being paid for your work, you will also earn 27 academic credits for your work experience.