Provides graduates with the background to assume supervisory or leadership positions in the hospitality industry. The curriculum includes courses that cover both classroom-based learning and hands-on learning experiences.

Students completing the bachelor degree program must achieve a minimum grade of "C" for each required and sub-choice (emphasis tracks) in hospitality and tourism management courses.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Technology and Occupational Studies, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/recreation-workers.htm

Total Credits Required 120
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Major72-74
Core Courses for Major52
HM 101 Hospitality Math 4
HM 111 Food Service Sanitation 2
HM 112 Introduction to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry 4
HM 115 Professional Cooking I 4
HM 210 Supervision in the Hospitality Industry 4
HM 214 Cost Control for the Hospitality Industry 4
HM 220 Hospitality Human Resources 4
HM 225 Banquets and Catering 4
HM 226 Purchasing for the Hospitality Industry 2
HM 245 Hospitality Accounting and Revenue Management 4
HM 310 Menu Analysis Design 4
HM 330 Beverage and Bar Management 4
HM 450 Hospitality Operations Plan and Design 4
HM 480 Current Issues in the Hospitality Industry 4
Emphasis Tracks*14-15*
Choose one track from the following:
Food Service and Culinary Management15
HM 120 Professional Cooking II (4 cr.)
HM 201 Food Service Nutrition (3 cr.)
HM 221 Hospitality Services Management (4 cr.)
HM 315 Multicultural Foods (4 cr.)
Lodging and Tourism Management14
Choose from the following:
HM 240 Introduction to Lodging Operations (3 cr.)
HM 260 Front Office Operations (3 cr.)
HM 312 Travel and Tourism Management (4 cr.)
HM 318 Resort Development (4 cr.)
HM 320 Introduction to Gaming Management (3 cr.)
Hospitality & Tourism Management Electives6-8
Choose two courses from the following:*6-8*
BC 415 Intercultural Communication (4 cr.)
GC 269 Introduction to Sustainability (4 cr.)
GC 316 Geography of Tourism (4 cr.)
GC 317 Geography of Food Systems (4 cr.)
HM 116 Baking I (4 cr.)
HM 125 Professional Baking II (4 cr.)
HM 202 Baking Basics (2 cr.)
HM 203 Pastry Techniques (2 cr.)
HM 204 Artisan Breads (2 cr.)
HM 205 Food and Film (4 cr.)
HM 340 A Study in Food Science (3 cr.)
HM 400 Introduction to Wine Studies (4 cr.)
HN 362 Cultural Food Patterns (4 cr.) [Div I]
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management (4 cr.)
RE 110 Introduction to Leisure and Recreation (2 cr.)
Other Required Courses8
MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business 4
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing 4

This major does not require a minor.

*Other hospitality management courses or additional track courses also count as hospitality management electives.