Hotel and Restaurant Management

Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism

This course covers the growth and progress of the hospitality industry. Topics include tourism, lodging, resorts, gaming, restaurants, foodservice and clubs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the background, context, and career opportunities that exist within the hospitality industry.

Lec	Lab	Clinic	Credit
3	0	0	3

Co-Requisites

None

Pre-Requisites

None

The Business of Tourism

This course covers concepts related to tourism through a global business perspective, examining management, marketing and finance issues related to the tourism industry. Topics include marketing to the traveling public, delivering quality tourism services, the economic, environmental and political impacts of tourism and capturing technology's competitive advantages in the tourism industry. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of an integrated model of tourism that addresses consumer behavior, service quality and the future of tourism.

Lec	Lab	Clinic	Credit
3	0	0	3

Co-Requisites

None

Pre-Requisites

HRM-110

Meetings and Event Planning

This course introduces concepts related to the planning and operation of conventions, trade shows, professional meetings, and foodservice events. Emphasis is placed on methods of marketing, selling, organizing, and producing conventions, events, and trade shows that will increase financial and environmental value. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of management principles for multi-function, multi-day conferences and events.

Lec	Lab	Clinic	Credit
3	0	0	3

Co-Requisites

None

Pre-Requisites

None