Hospitality and Tourism Management (BS)
Hours - 59-70 Credit Hours
Effective Apr.2020
Last Revision 6/26/2020
Program Requirements
Business Foundation — 13 Credits
All Business Foundation courses must be completed with a C-or better.
| Course Number |
Title | Semesters Offered |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 107 | Quantitative Reasoning | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| BUSM 180 | Introduction to Business | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| ACCT 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| BUSM 230 | Business Spreadsheets and Modeling | F, W, S | 1.0 |
| BUSM 320 | Business Communication | F, W, S | 3.0 |
HTM Core — 37-48 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTM 133 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| HTM 150 | Economics of Global Tourism | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| HTM 200 | Hospitality and Tourism Practicum | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| HTM 230 | Tourism Geography and Travel | F, W, S | 1.0 |
| HTM 255 | Property Management and the Guest Experience | F, W | 3.0 |
| HTM 270 | Destination Management and Marketing | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| HTM 285 | Leadership and Talent Development | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| HTM 301 | Financial Decision Management | F, W | 3.0 |
| HTM 304 | Hospitality and Tourism Marketing | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| HTM 342 | Hospitality and Tourism Law and Ethics | W, S | 3.0 |
| HTM 351 | Food and Beverage Management | F, W | 3.0 |
| HTM 375 | Accommodations Operations | F, W | 3.0 |
| HTM 399R | Management Internship in Hospitality and Tourism | F, W, S | 3.0 - 14.0 |
HTM Electives — 6 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTM 290 | Customer Experience Optimization | F, W | 3.0 |
| HTM 370 | Meetings and Conventions Management | F, W | 3.0 |
| BUSM 310 | Leadership and Management | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| BUSM 327 | Human Resource Management | F, W | 3.0 |
| BUSM 361 | Business Analytics and Operations | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| BUSM 421 | Integrated Marketing Communications | W, S | 3.0 |
| CIS 200 | Fundamentals of Information System and Technology | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| ENTR 285 | Introduction to Digital Marketing | F, W, S | 3.0 |
| EXS 350 | Medical and Wellness Tourism | F | 3.0 |
| POSC 331/ PMGT 300 | Public Policy | W | 3.0 |
Advanced HTM Capstone Course — 3 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTM 485 | Hospitality and Tourism Senior Seminar | F, W | 3.0 |
- No more than one “D” grade may be applied towards the major. All Business Foundation courses must be C-or better.
- One retake is allowed per class, for up to two major classes.
- In order to receive credit for an internship, prior arrangements and approval must be made through Career Services.
- MUST take a knowledge assessment test during the HTM 485 capstone course (oral presentation to faculty group on an assigned topic).
Program Outcomes
Upon completing a major in Hospitality and Tourism Management, students will:
- Apply general business principles to the unique characteristics and demands of the hospitality industry
- Lead others toward the successful accomplishment of a task or project.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the means of producing a high level of service quality in a hospitality setting.
- Solve business problems using qualitative and quantitative tools.
- Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in work habits and communication skills.
- Compete successfully for jobs and promotion within the hospitality industry.
- Adjust creatively to changes in the business environment.
- Integrate a hospitality career into a well-rounded, moral, productive and satisfying life.