The Major

Requirements

Math/Statistics Requirement

  1. The department requires MATH 121 Linear Methods and Probability for Business or higher-level math (MATH 127, MATH 128).
  2. Statistics Requirement: OIM 240 Business Data Analysis, STATISTC 240 Introduction to Statistics, STATISTC 111 Elementary Statistics, or RES-ECON 212 Introductory Statistics for the Social Sciences.

HTM Courses for All Emphasis Areas

  • 100 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
  • 240 Lodging Operations Management
  • 250 Food Service Management
  • 298W Work Experience
  • 320 Hospitality and Tourism Law
  • 355 Restaurant Operations Management (w/lab)
  • 386 Customer Experience Management
  • 444 Strategic Planning in the Hotel Industry 

Outside Courses

  • ECON 103 Microeconomics or RES-ECON 102 Introduction to Resource Economics
  • ECON 104 Macroeconomics
  • OIM 210 Introduction to Business Information Systems or COMPSCI 105 Computer Literacy
  • ACCOUNTG 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • ACCOUNTG 222 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
  • MARKETNG 301 Introduction to Marketing
  • SCH-MGT 200 Career and Professional Development (1 credit)
  • SCH-MGT 201 Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion in Business
  • FINANCE 301 Corporation Finance
  • SCH-MGMT 310 Management Communication

Program Required Electives

HTM/Business Electives (9 credits): There are a number of options to satisfy this requirement as follows:

  • HT-MGT 260 Human Resources Management
  • HT-MGT 317 Casino Management
  • HT-MGT 330 Sustainable Tourism: Global Trends & Current Issues
  • HT-MGT 332 Convention Sales Management
  • HT-MGT 334 Event Management
  • HT-MGT 336 Club Management
  • HT-MGT 337 Meeting, Convention & Exposition Management
  • HT-MGT 339 Entertainment Management
  • HT-MGT 356 Beverage Management
  • HT-MGT 357 Global Perspectives in Food Service
  • HT-MGT 383 Hospitality Merchandising
  • HT-MGT 387 Information Technology and Social Media in HTM
  • HT-MGT 377 Revenue Management
  • HT-MGT 419 Gaming and Social Policy
  • HT-MGT 433 Tourism Policy & Planning
  • HT-MGT 455 Leadership Issues in Food Service Management 
  • HT-MGT 471 Financial Decisions in Hospitality and Tourism
  • HT-MGT 492L Sem: Hospitality & Tourism Leadership
  • HT-MGT 492W S-Advanced Club Management

For the Department Honors Program a student must, in addition to meeting these major requirements, maintain a high-grade point average and complete specific Department Honors Courses.