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Courses Offered

4 YEAR - (BSHM) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

"Your Gateway to the Global Community"

Welcome to the College of Hospitality and Business Management. Our department's goal is to deliver high-quality education and training in the fields of hospitality and business management, equipping students with practical and theoretical knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competences that will enable them to compete globally.

Throughout this website, you will find information about the unique academic and extracurricular programs that distinguish our institution from other educational options in Negros Occidental. We are excited to get to know you and appreciate how we can best assist you.

Sobresaliente VMA!

EDWIN P. BENITEZ, MBA-HRM
Dean of CHBM

Nature of the Field of Study
The programs related to the fields of hospitality and tourism education will equip students with competencies that are needed to execute operational tasks and management functions in food production (culinary), accomodation, food and beverage service, tourism planning and product development, events planning, transportation services, travel and tour operations and other emerging sectors of hospitality and tourism industry.

Specific Professions/Careers/Occupations for Graduates
After completion of the program, the graduates can pursue any career in the tourism and hospitality industry as follows:
Sector: Restaurants and Food Service

Areas: Fine Dining, Quick Service, Casual Restaurants, Managed Services, Catering, Beverages

Dining Room positions:
- Cashier
- Bartender
- Mixologist
- Oenologist
- Restaurant Steward
- Bar Supervisor
- Waiter/Food Attendant
- Room Service Waiter
- Sommelier
- Barista
-Head waiter
- Captain waiter
- Bar accountant
- Restaurant supervisor
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Shift Leader
- Team Leader
- Room Service Manager
- Maitred Hotel
- F&B Director
- F&B Outlet Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Outlet Manager
Sector: Restaurants and Food Service

Areas: Fine Dining, Quick Service, Casual Restaurants, Managed Services, Catering, Beverages

Managed Services Kitchen positions:
- Receiving Clerk
- Stock Clerk
- Commis Pastry
- Baker
- Butcher
- Commis 1, 2, 3
- Line Cooks
- Demi Chef
- Commis Chef
- Chef De Partie
- Pantry Chef
- Pastry Chef
- Head Cook
- Saute Chef
- Grill Cook
- Fry Cook
- Sous Chef
- Head Chef
- Executive Chef
- Sanitation Officer
Sector: Lodging and Accomodation Services

Areas: Hotel, Integrated Resort, Inn, Serviced Residences, Condotel/Apartelle, Bed and Breakfast, Lodging House

Housekeeping positions;
- Shift Leader
- Checker
- Room Attendant
- Room Assistant
- Cabin Steward
- Housekeeping Attendant
- Room Steward
- Floor Supervisor
- Chief Housekeeper
- Bell captain
- Room Inspector
- Laundry Supervisor
- Executive Housekeeper
- Housekeeping Manager
- Laundry Manager
Sector: Lodging and Accomodation Services

Areas: Hotel, Integrated Resort, Inn, Serviced Residences, Condotel/Apartelle, Bed and Breakfast, Lodging House

Front office positions:
- Receptionist
- Lobby Greeter
- Front Office Attendant
- Switchboard Operator
- Airport Representative
- Reservation Clerk
- Bell Service Porter/ Attendant
- Concierge / CRM
- Front Office Supervisor
- Front Office Cashier
- Night Auditor
- Duty Supervisor
- Front Office Manager
- Reservations Manager
- Unit Manager
Sector: Lodging and Accomodation Services

Areas: Hotel, Integrated Resort, Inn, Serviced Residences, Condotel/Apartelle, Bed and Breakfast, Lodging House

Convention, Entertainment Positions:
- Sales Representative
- Convention Sales Personnel
- Event and Entertainment staff
- Organizers/ Planners
- Information Specialist
- Public Relations Staff
- Sales Representative
- Assistant Manager
- Research Directors
- Marketing Manager
- Events Planner
- Exhibit Planner
- Convention and Event Manager
Sector: Lodging and Accomodation Services

Areas: Hotel, Integrated Resort, Inn, Serviced Residences, Condotel/Apartelle, Bed and Breakfast, Lodging House

Public Relation positions:
- Public Relations Personnel
- Photograper
- Writer
- Telemarketing Staff
- PR Director
- PR Manager
Sector: Lodging and Accomodation Services

Areas: Hotel, Integrated Resort, Inn, Serviced Residences, Condotel/Apartelle, Bed and Breakfast, Lodging House

Sales and Marketing positions:
- Sales and marketing personnel
- Sales and marketing account executives
- Sales and marketing supervisor
- Director
- Manager
Sector: Lodging and Accomodation Services

Areas: Recreation and Special Events

Sports, Leisure and Recreation center personnel
- Spa Manager
- Activity Director
- Recreation Director
- Events Coordinator
- Leisure Manager



EDWIN P. BENITEZ, MBA-HRM
Dean of CHBM

MS. RUSSELL GRACE A. CARMELO
Program Head

MS. MA. JELANOR A. LIBO-ON
Curriculum Developer

MR. NIÑO G. GUADALUPE
Laboratory In-Charge

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