The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Hospitality Management seeks to provide students with a well-rounded view of the purpose and operations of the service and hospitality management entities from a financial, economics, marketing and management perspective combined with a solid general education foundation. Graduates will be able to understand a variety of the hospitality management principles, to use analytical, technical and critical thinking skills to solve problems in an ethical manner, and to communicate effectively in the business environment.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Hospitality Management provides instruction in management skills. Students in this program will use a computer and software applications necessary in a business environment. This program of study will prepare graduates for managerial employment positions such as managers, assistant managers, supervisors, and other related administrative assignments in the service and hospitality management environment.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Hospitality Management provides instruction in relevant business skills. Students in this program will use computer and software applications typically used in the hospitality management environment. This program of study will prepare graduates for managerial employment positions such as managers, assistant managers, supervisors, and other related administrative assignments in the hospitality management environment.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
To receive a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Hospitality Management, students must complete 123 credits as described below. The length of this program is approximately 41 months (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (30 CREDIT HOURS) | |
| English (6 Credit Hours) | |
| English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Composition II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Computer (3 Credit Hours) | |
| Introduction to Computer Applications | 3.0 credit hours |
| Communications (3 Credit Hours) | |
| Speech | 3.0 credit hours |
| Humanities / Fine Arts  3 Credit Hours) | |
| American Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| Math (6 Credit Hours) | |
| College Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
| (OR) | |
| College Math (or Math courses equivalent or higher) | 3.0 credit hours |
| Statistics (required) | 3.0 credit hours |
| Social Science 3 Credit Hours) | |
| Political Science | 3.0 credit hours |
| Natural Science (3 Credit Hours) | |
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3.0 credit hours |
| Behavioral Science (3 Credit Hours) | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| LOWER DIVISION REQUIRED COURSES (18 CREDIT HOURS) | |
| Accounting Principles I | 3.0 credit hours |
| Accounting Principles II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Introduction to Sustainability | 3.0 credit hours |
| Principles of Hospitality Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Front of the House | 3.0 credit hours |
| Fundamentals of the Service Industry | 3.0 credit hours |
| INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES* (21 CREDIT HOURS) | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 1 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 2 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 3 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 4 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 5 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 6 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 7 | 3.0 credit hours |
| ( OR ) | |
| Principles of Supervision | 3.0 credit hours |
| Microeconomics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Customer Relationship Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Introduction to Marketing | 3.0 credit hours |
| Accounting Information Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| Principles of Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Organization and Technology of Information Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
* The IDS courses allow credit for appropriate prior learning. Construction, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Macroeconomics, Finance, Management Information Systems, International Business, and Human Resource Management are commonly accepted disciplines for transfer credit into this degree major. Additional courses may be evaluated and accepted at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs or Associate Dean.
| UPPER DIVISION REQUIRED COURSES (54 CREDIT HOURS) | |
| Relationship Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Writing for Managers | 3.0 credit hours |
| Management Information Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| Critical Thinking in Business | 3.0 credit hours |
| Managerial Accounting and Financial Analysis | 3.0 credit hours |
| Marketing Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Operations Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Effective Team Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Business Ethics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Global Strategy and Policy | 3.0 credit hours |
| Project Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Human Resources Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Facilities Planning and Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Food and Beverage Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Effective Customer Service | 3.0 credit hours |
| Business and Technology of Sustainability | 3.0 credit hours |
| Convention and Exhibition Management | 3.0 credit hours |
| Hospitality Management Capstone Course | 3.0 credit hours |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED AS DESCRIBED ABOVE | 123 CREDITS |