Dr. Melanie Hoftyzer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Melanie Hoftyzer is a Senior Lecturer at the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. She holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, obtained in 2012, and a Master's degree in Arts from Missouri State University, which she completed in 2001. Her Bachelor's degree is also from Missouri State University, earned in 1995. Melanie specializes in Business Writing, particularly tailored for hospitality professionals, and has recently taught a course titled HADM 1650 - Business Writing for Hospitality Professionals. With her extensive academic background, she contributes significantly to the field of hospitality education through her teaching and curriculum development.

Research Interests

Courses

HADM 1650 - Business Writing Hospitality Professionals

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture