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Hospitality Management Course Descriptions (pdf)

B.S. in Hospitality Management
(catalog year 2008-2009)

HRs

I. University Orientation
US 10001 University Orientation 1
 
II. Composition (6 hours)
ENG 11011 College Writing I 3
ENG 21011 College Writing II 3
 
III. Math and Critical Reasoning (3-4 Hours)

Choose one course from the following two course options

MATH 11008 Explorations in Modern Mathematics 3
MATH 11009 Modeling Algebra 4
     
IV. Humanities & Fine Arts (6 Hours)
At least one course must be selected from the Humanities in Arts and Sciences section, and at least one course must be selected from the Fine Arts section.
A&S LER -- 3
FINE ARTS LER -- 3
 
V. Social Science (6 Hours)
ECON 22060 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Choose an additional 3 hours from Social Sciences other than ECON.
LER -- 3
 
VI. Basic Science (6-7 Hours)
Must include one laboratory course.
NUTR 23511 Science of Human Nutrition 3
LER 3+1
 
VII. Additional Courses(6 Hours)
COMM 15000 Introduction to Human Communication 3
ECON 22061 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
 
VIII. Writing Intensive Requirement
Note that a student must earn a "C" or higher in this course.
This requirement is fulfilled in this major with HM 43027.
 
IX. Diversity Requirement

All students must complete a two course diversity requirement consisting of one course with a domestic focus and one course with a global focus. A complete list of diversity courses is found in the undergraduate catalog.
(Select LER courses that satisfy the diversity requirements.)

 
X. Major Requirements (54-60 Hours)
ENG 30063 Business and Professional Writing 3

HM 13022

Sanitation and Safety 3

HM 13023

Techniques of Food Production 5

HM 13024

Introduction to Hospitality Management 2

HM 23030

Lodging Operations 3

HM 33020

Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry 3

HM 33026

Hospitality Cost Control & Analysis 5

HM 33028

Hospitality Purchasing 3

HM 33029

Catering & Banquet Preparation and Service

5
HM 33091 Professional Practices in Hospitality Management 1

HM 43025

Hospitality Marketing 3

HM 43027

Hospitality Human Resource Management 3

HM 43031

Layout/Design of Food Service Operations 3

HM 43092

Practicum in Hospitality Management 3-6
 
Professional Electives, Select 9-12 Hours From:
HM 23012 Food Study 3

HM 33035

Hospitality Service Quality Management 3

HM 33036

Club Management 3

HM 33040

Hotel Convention Group Sales and Service

3

HM 43029

Hospitality Financial Policy 3

HM 43040

Strategic Lodging Management

3

HM 43043

Hospitality Meetings Management

4
HM 41093 Workshop 2-5

HM 41095

Special Topics 1-4

HM 41096

Individual Investigation 1-3
FIN 36053 Business Finance 3

HDFS 24011

Interpersonal Relationships and Family 3
RPTM 26060 Intro to Global Tourism 3

RPTM 36060

Commercial Recreation and Tourism 3

RPTM 46000

Tourism Development and Recreational Travel 3
 
Concentration Requirements/Business Courses (15 Hours)

ACCT 23020

Intro to Financial Accounting 3

M&IS 24053

Intro to Computer Applications 3

M&IS 24163

Principles of Management 3

M&IS34180

Human Resource Management 3
MKTG 25010 Marketing 3
 
XI. General Electives (7-12 Hours)

Notes:

  • A minimum of 39 upper division hours (30,000 and 40,000 level) is required for graduation.
  • A minimum of 121 semester hours is required.
  • Only General Elective coursework may be taken on a pass/fail basis. Some general elective courses should be taken on the upper division level to ensure the 39 upper division requirement is met.
  • To be admitted to the professional program, students must show evidence of having met the following requirements:
    • A minimum of 2.00 overall GPA is required for admission to the "professional phase" of the program, including other requirements from catalog
    • Valid standard first aid certificate
    • 400 approved work hours within the food service industry
    • Ohio Certified Manager status - upon successful completion of ServSafe® examination in HM 13022
    • Completion of the following courses: HM 13022, 13023, and 13024
  • A minimum of 2.25 in major GPA is required for graduation.
  • Admission to this major is controlled. For details, see the most current undergraduate catalog.
  • Students are encouraged to select general electives based on career options. For instance, a student can complete a minor in Business or Management by completing two additional business courses, as specified.