Episode 29: Dr. Judy Holcomb on Saint Leo's BA in International Hospitality Management

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, Dr. Judy Holcomb is our guest. An associate professor of international hospitality management at Saint Leo University, Dr. Holcomb spoke about:

• Her 25-year career in the hospitality field, how she got into teaching, and when she came to Saint Leo University
• When the Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management degree program was started and why Saint Leo began offering it
• The demographics of the students who have enrolled in the program and their interests
• Where this undergraduate program is offered
• Program specializations and minors
• An overview of the faculty who teach in this hospitality program and those in the Tapia College of Business in general
• The access students have to their instructors
• General topics covered in the curriculum and examples of specific courses offered
• Connections to professional hospitality companies and organizations for internships, conferences, and future employment opportunities
• The main goals and outcomes of this program
• How common international hospitality management programs are in higher education and what separates this degree program from others
• Examples of career opportunities with this degree and careers Saint Leo University alumni have successfully pursued
• The Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hospitality field and why Dr. Holcomb envisions a bright future for the industry

Learn more about the bachelor’s in international hospitality management degree program at Saint Leo University at https://www.saintleo.edu/hospitality-management-international.