Through its Graduate Certificate program, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida has gained a global reputation for preparing hospitality professionals worldwide for successful careers. Just ask 23-year-old British native Tina Patel, who was recently recruited by Europe\u2019s largest leisure entertainment company, ASPRO OCIO Group, after completing the Graduate Certificate program at UCF\u2019s Rosen College.<\/p>\n
According to Patel, \u201cduring my recruitment interview, I expressed all\u00a0the knowledge and experience I gained\u00a0from the Rosen College program. The marketing director and the general manager, who interviewed me, both stated that it was my experience in the \u2018heart of tourism\u2019\u00a0that\u00a0triggered their decision to recruit me.\u201d<\/p>\n
The intensive six-month Graduate Certificate program at UCF\u2019s Rosen College offers international students continuing education courses in hospitality management, while also providing them with valuable industry work experience through a required internship at the world-renowned\u00a0Walt Disney World\u00ae\u00a0Resort.<\/p>\n
Patel, who traveled more than 4,300 miles from the United Kingdom to study and work in Orlando, was recruited by ASPRO OCIO Group\u2019s Bristol Aquarium to participate in its highly sought-after management training program, as\u00a0a graduate sales and marketing executive.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe graduate scheme I\u2019m now participating in with Bristol Aquarium consists of training and development\u00a0in marketing and management, as my role plays a key part in the senior management structure,\u201d said Patel. \u201cWhilst I was attending Rosen College, I studied how to strategically solve business issues and also learned the importance of customer satisfaction, which are both vital in my new marketing role.\u201d<\/p>\n
Once Patel completes her two-year training program, she will be responsible for all Bristol Aquarium\u2019s visitor numbers and sales.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithout the experience I received from Disney and Rosen College, I wouldn\u2019t have the wonderful career opportunity that I have today,\u201d Patel explained.<\/p>\n