COURSE CURRICULUM

The Hospitality Management option within a Business Administration degree combines core business education with specialized training focused on service-driven industries, preparing students to manage operations, people, and customer experiences in sectors like hotels, restaurants, tourism, and events, and the program follows a structured plan where students typically complete 16–18 credits per semester along with general education and electives, with early-semester limits to maintain a balanced workload; all students begin with the business administration core, which includes courses such as ADMN 401W (responsible business management), ADMN 502 and ADMN 503 (financial and managerial accounting), ADMN 510 (business analytics), ADMN 570 (financial management), ADMN 585 (marketing), ADMN 410 (management information systems), and ADMN 575 (organizational behavior), along with foundational subjects like Economics through ECON 401 and ECON 402 and quantitative training via MATH 422 or calculus, plus experiential learning through PAUL 405, PAUL 406, and PAUL 505 that emphasize innovation, research, and career development; the program culminates in ADMN 775 (Strategic Management), a capstone course where students integrate all areas of business knowledge to solve complex real-world problems; the Hospitality Management option then adds specialized coursework, including HMGT 601 (Management of Customer Services and Experiences), which focuses on delivering high-quality guest experiences, and HMGT 775 (Modern Operations and Innovations in Hospitality and Tourism), which explores current industry trends and operational strategies; students also choose one sectoral elective such as event planning, resort management, or special topics, and two functional electives like hospitality finance, revenue management (pricing strategies), or advanced food and beverage operations, allowing them to tailor their skills toward specific career interests; overall, this option blends business fundamentals with industry-specific expertise, equipping graduates with leadership, operational, and customer-focused skills needed for careers in hospitality, tourism, event management, and service industries.