Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Hospitality Management
First Advisor's Name
Miranda Kitterlin
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Myongjee Yoo
Second Advisor's Committee Title
committee member
Third Advisor's Name
Carolin Lusby
Third Advisor's Committee Title
committee member
Keywords
Cooperative Education, Industry-University Partnership, Benefits, Industry Partners
Date of Defense
6-10-2015
Abstract
Cooperative education program was introduced into undergraduate hospitality degree program to help students be better prepared for their careers. A cooperative partnership between the industry and universities results in both sides receiving benefits. This study identifies the benefits industry partners receive from a cooperative education program. The implications of these benefits leads to the evaluation of hospitality cooperative education. From the results of the evaluation, recommendations are proposed for redesigning the cooperative education program.
Identifier
FIDC000078
Recommended Citation
WANG, YING, "The Hospitality Cooperative Education: What are the Benefits for Industry Partners?" (2015). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2221.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2221
Included in
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Other Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons
Rights Statement
In Copyright. URI: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).