Academics
B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management
The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management prepares students for positions in sales, personnel administration, public relations, auditing, front office management, housekeeping, food and beverage management, meetings and convention planning, and general management positions. Graduates may serve as managers, or directors of hotels and restaurants in the catering or food processing industries, as well as in travel and tourism related-industries.
The program consists of 24 credit hours in Hospitality Management courses, plus nine credit hours of Tourism Management; in addition to the 30 credits of the Business core requirements.
Students are also required to complete 320 hours of applied hands-on training activities to develop their technical skills and to apply classroom learning in real-world settings.
Major Learning Outcomes
Graduates in the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management will be able to:
- Work with their peers to solve relatively complex business problems normally arising in hospitality management, using appropriate technologies and decision-making tools, and to communicate their decisions both orally and in writing.
- Possess an understanding of their ethical and social responsibilities in the global marketplace.
- Have an understanding of the global impact of economic conditions and cultural dimensions on travel, tourism and hospitality management.
Hospitality Management Requirements (24 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| HOM201 | Introduction to RHI | 3 |
| HOM204 | Restaurant Management | 3 |
| HOM302 | Hospitality Purchasing | 3 |
| HOM304 | Hotel Operations | 3 |
| HOM306 | Quantity Food Production/Catering | 3 |
| HOM308 | Cost Control in RHI | 3 |
| HOM311 | Organization and Administration in RHI | 3 |
| HOM499 | Senior Study – Internship in RHI | 3 |
Tourism Management Requirements (9 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| HOM211 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism | 3 |
| HOM321 | Tourism Economic and Cultural Impact | 3 |
| HOM324 | Convention and Service Management | 3 |
| HOM488 | Seminar in Hospitality and Tourism | 3 |