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Hospitality and Tourism Management Minor

Hours - 15 Credit Hours
Effective Sep. 2023
Last Revision 4/7/2023
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty of Business & Government
Sponsoring Program: Hospitality and Tourism Management
Holokai Category: Professional Studies

Program Requirements

Required Courses — 6 Credits

Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
HTM 200 Hospitality and Tourism Practicum F, W, S 3.0 HTM majors: HTM 133
HTM minors and culinary specialization option students: no prerequisites
HTM 285 Leadership and Talent Development F, W, S 3.0 HTM majors: HTM 133, HTM 200. Corequisites: HTM 150, HTM 230
HTM minors and culinary specialization option students: no prerequisites

Elective — 9 Credits

Select three from among these courses:

Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
HTM 290 Customer Experience Optimization F, W 3.0
HTM 351 Food and Beverage Management F, W 3.0 HTM 285
HTM 353 Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management F, W 3.0 HTM 133 for HTM majors. For HTM minors and culinary specialization option students: no prerequisites
HTM 355 Innovative Gastronomy F, W 3.0 HTM 133 for HTM majors. For HTM minors and culinary specialization option students: no prerequisites
HTM 370 Event Design and Management F, W 3.0 HTM 285
HTM 375 Lodging Operations F, W 3.0 HTM 285

Additional Program Requirements

  1. Students interested in having a culinary specialization option should enroll in the core courses plus HTM 351, 353 and 355 from the electives section. Students who complete these courses will receive a certificate of achievement in culinary specialization from the Office of the Registrar.
  2. All passing grades will be accepted in fulfilling minor or certificate requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply acquired knowledge of key principles and best practices in the unique and dynamic environment of the hospitality and tourism industry to deliver a high level of organizational productivity and innovation.
  2. Demonstrate true servant-leadership, notable integrity and strong communication skills to guide team members toward the successful accomplishment of tasks, projects, and organizational priorities.
  3. Effectively solve business problems and pursue new opportunities by mastering relevant technologies and employing the critical thinking skills of inquiry, analysis and creativity.
  4. Understand the essential nature of superb service to customers and colleagues in diverse industry settings and be viewed as an exemplar of sincere hospitality, impeccable professionalism and purposeful stewardship.
  5. Integrate a fulfilling hospitality and tourism career into a well-rounded, ethical, faithful and productive life while successfully pursuing professional advancement opportunities.