Students’ Perceptions of Effectiveness of Hospitality Curricula and Their Preparedness

Hospitality and Tourism Management iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I wish to thank my research advisor, Dr. Miyoung Jeong, for all of her guidance, help and patience as I completed this project. I truly appreciate her passion for research and motivation to guide her students in the best possible ways, which cannot be described in words. I would also like to thank Dr. Haemoon Oh, for his patience, insightful thoughts, and constructive criticism, which have immensely motivated me to progress through this project. In addition, I would like to thank my friends and family for their constant support in my educational pursuits, especially my parents for their support and confidence they have shown towards my professional development. I could not have made it this far without each one of you.