Hotel Management Major, B.S.

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Rita and Navin Dimond Department of Hotel Management

School of Hospitality

Available Program Format(s): In-Person

About the Program

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Management offers a diverse approach to meeting the educational needs of the lodging industry professional. Students are immersed in a rigorous academic environment that not only encourages both critical thinking at the management theory level, as well as applying such theory to formulate solutions to complex management problems. This diverse approach allows students to develop skill sets in human resources, property management, legal issues, marketing, accounting, revenue management, and strategic management, among others.

As part of this application-based approach to learning, the Marriott Springhill Suites Hotel provides a ‘real-world’ environment in which students delve into experiential learning modules. Here, students are given a unique opportunity to directly observe a major hotel’s daily operation in several key departments.

Students are also given the opportunity to apply their accumulated learned knowledge in a senior-level capstone course that allows them to manage a lodging property in a real-time simulated environment. This educational approach ensures that our graduates enter the workforce with the specialized, well-rounded educational experience desired by the industry.

Student Outcomes

Possess a broad range of competencies in general lodging operations,
Be able to confidently enter the lodging industry ready to make an impact
Demonstrate sound management practices built upon a foundation of ethical standards and values.

General Degree Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.

Program Requirements

A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
A grade of C or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
Maintain a grade point average of 2.5.

General Studies Requirements: 33 credits

Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.

Written Communication (6 credits)
Oral Communication (3 credits)
Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Historical (3 credits)
Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)

** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.

Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits

Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.
Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.

School of Hospitality Core Courses: 46 credits

Students will take 15 courses (46 credits) in the School of Hospitality curriculum.

BVG 2015 - Beverage Management Principles Credits: 3
EVT 2010 - Introduction to The Event Industry Credits: 3
HLDR 1000 - Introduction to Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 1040 - Hospitality and Tourism Technology Credits: 3
HLDR 2200 - Quality Service Leadership Credits: 3
HLDR 3200 - Talent Leadership Credits: 3
HLDR 3250 - Managerial Accounting for Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 3300 - Hospitality Marketing and Sales Credits: 3
HLDR 3400 - Facilities Operations Credits: 3
HLDR 3600 - Organizational Leadership for Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 3980 - Internship in Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 4100 - Hospitality Law and Risk Management Credits: 3
HLDR 4340 - Hospitality Industry Analytics Credits: 3
HTL 1010 - Hotel Industry Fundamentals Credits: 3
RST 2200 - Foodservice Management Fundamentals Credits: 4

Hotel Management Major Courses: 18 credits

Students will take 6 courses (18 credits) in the School of Hospitality curriculum.

HLDR 3010 - Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Credits: 3
HLDR 4400 - Strategic Management for Hospitality Credits: 3
HTL 1500 - Resort Operations Credits: 3
HTL 2600 - Casino and Gaming Management Credits: 3
HTL 4000 - Current Trends in Lodging Industry Credits: 3
HTL 4100 - Revenue Management Credits: 3

Senior Experience: 3 credits

HLDR 4800 - Applied Hospitality and Tourism Concept Development Credits: 3

Summary of Requirements

General Studies Requirements	33 credits
ESSJ Requirement	0-3 credits
School of Hospitality Core Courses	46 credits
Major Courses	18 credits
Senior Experience	3 credits
Unrestricted Electives	17-20 credits
Total for the Hotel Management Major, B.S.	120 credits

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.