• HOS 2000    Survey of Hospitality & Tourism Industry
• MGT 3620    Human Resource Management
• HOS 3700    Hospitality Management Operations I
• HOS 3800    Hospitality Management Operations II)
• HOS 3900    Hospitality Management Internship
• HOS 4040    Destination Management
• HOS 4050    Meeting & Convention Management

and two of the following:

• FCS 1202*    Basic Food Science
• FCS 2204*    Quantity Food Production I
• RM 4450**    Seminar in Tourism Development
• MKT 3220**    Sales Management
• MKT 3240**    Integrated Marketing Communications
• MGT 4070*    Entrepreneurship
• HOS Course Descriptions

* Suggested for Hospitality Industry career focus
** Suggested for Tourism Industry career focus

HOS 2000. Survey of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. (3). F;S.

A survey of the history, trends, organizational structure, and economic impact of the hospitality and tourism industry on the national economy. Some study of the problems originating in the operation and management of various segments of the hospitality industry will be introduced.

HOS 3700. Hospitality Management Operations I. (3). F; S.

This course involves the concepts and applications of management in food and beverage operations in various types of hospitality firms. Topics such as menu development, beverage management, catering, service, sanitation, foodservice design, and cost controls will be presented. Management approaches will be developed to provide quality products and services.
Prerequisite: HOS 2000.

HOS 3800. Hospitality Management Operations II. (3). S.

This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of lodging operations, which include hotels, cruise ships, and resorts. Lodging operations will be analyzed from a systems perspective, with particular focus on operational standards, and technology. Case studies will be presented to illustrate issues and problems of operations and functional areas of properties such as marketing, rooms division, engineering, accounting, computer applications, and guest security.
Prerequisite: HOS 2000. (WRITING)

HOS 3900. Hospitality Management Internship. (6). F;S.

A structured learning experience in a service corporation, designed to prepare the student intern for a professional management career. Ten weeks full-time employment (400 hours) are required. No additional courses may be scheduled while completing an internship. Should be taken during the summer term between the junior and senior years and not during the final semester term of study. Students desiring to take internships must obtain approval in advance from the faculty advisor. A research or topical paper related to the company will be required. Each student will be evaluated on her/his completion of goals previously set by the student, faculty advisor, and company field supervisor.
Prerequisites: HOS 2000 and permission of faculty advisors, and a minimum of 9 hours completed in the major. Grading is on an S/U basis.

HOS 4040. Destination Management. (3). S.

The course will introduce the various issues associated with the management of a convention visitors bureau (CVB). The course will analyze the mission, structure, and business activities of organizations that develop and promote a complex tourism destination. This includes the management functions of membership services, visitor services, financial and marketing concerns, research activities, and the strategic planning and evaluation of these efforts. Topics covered will include developing the following consumer segments; meetings/conventions, pleasure/tours, and festivals/special events. Students will be required to give two class presentations during the semester on the above topics.

HOS 4050. Meeting & Convention Management. (3). F.

A course dealing with the many issues impacting the management of large convention and exposition centers. The course is taught from an organizational marketing base. Topics include meeting site selection, program planning and budgeting, legal issues and insurance problems, housing, food and beverage arrangements, transportation, exposition management, and audio-visual services. (SPEAKING)