COURSE CURRICULUM

The Hospitality Management major is a 45-hour program that does not require a minor and is designed to prepare students for leadership careers in the global hospitality and service industries. The core curriculum provides a strong foundation in essential hospitality areas such as introduction to hospitality management, culinary arts, beverage management, meeting and event planning, lodging operations, hospitality cost control, hospitality law, international cuisine and culture, advanced lodging operations, hospitality sales and marketing, and strategic management. Students also gain hands-on experience in quantity food production and complete a significant 9-credit internship in hospitality management, which offers practical, real-world training in professional settings.In addition to the major core, students complete 33 hours of supporting coursework that strengthens business, communication, and analytical skills. These include principles of accounting, applied ethical leadership, rhetoric and critical thinking, management principles, human resource management, Microsoft Excel certification, and introductory computer applications. Students also study marketing and select additional coursework in economics or microeconomics, mathematics, and communication to build well-rounded professional abilities.The program offers further flexibility through elective options in areas such as international business, hospitality design, entrepreneurship, negotiation, leadership, team development, professional selling, integrated marketing communications, consumer behavior, and brand marketing. This structure allows students to tailor their education toward specific career interests within hospitality, business, or marketing fields.Overall, the program combines technical hospitality training, business education, leadership development, and extensive internship experience. It is designed to prepare graduates for management-level positions in hotels, restaurants, resorts, event planning companies, tourism organizations, and other service-related industries by equipping them with both practical skills and strategic knowledge needed in a competitive global hospitality environment.