(HTM 133) Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management
An engaging introduction to the dynamic travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. Explore career and business opportunities in tourism's key business sectors like airlines, cruises, recreation, accommodation, food services, travel services, events, meetings, destinations, and government. This foundational HTM prerequisite helps students discover why tourism accounts for 1 of every 10 global jobs.
| Credit Hours | 3.0 Lecture |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | None |
| Offered | Fall, Winter, Spring |
| Programs | Hospitality and Tourism Management (BS), Entrepreneurship Minor |
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply acquired knowledge of fundamental principles and best practices in the unique and dynamicenvironment of the hospitality and tourism industry to deliver a high level of organizationalproductivity and innovation. (PLO#1,4)
- Demonstrate true servant-leadership, notable integrity, and strong communication skills to guideteam members toward accomplishing tasks, projects, and organizational priorities. (PLO#2)
- Effectively solve business problems and pursue new opportunities by mastering relevant technologiesand employing the critical thinking skills of inquiry, analysis, and creativity. (PLO#3,4)
- Understand the essential nature of superb service to customers and colleagues in diverse industrysettings and be viewed as an exemplar of sincere hospitality, impeccable professionalism, andpurposeful stewardship. (PLO#5)
- Integrate a fulfilling hospitality and tourism career into a well-rounded, ethical, faithful, andproductive life while successfully pursuing professional advancement opportunities. (PLO#2,5)
- Acquire an appreciation of the various functions of management and their interrelationships withother key leadership responsibilities in disciplines such as planning, sales and marketing, customerservices, finance, technology, and human resources. (PLO#1,4)