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Hospitality and Event Planning (BS)

About the Hospitality and Event Planning Bachelor Degree Concentration

The Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Hospitality & Event Planning prepares students for industry employment through a career-oriented curriculum. This program is designed to familiarize students with the hospitality industry as well as the field of event planning and management. Students will develop their research, communication, decision-making, interpersonal, critical, and analytical thinking skills throughout this curriculum and obtain valuable skills to begin their career.

Learning Outcomes

Students studying in the Hospitality and Event Planning concentration will have the opportunity will achieve the learning objectives:

Demonstrate principles of leadership and management in the operation of a hospitality business
Appraise and illustrate how to mitigate risk associated with lodging operations and the principles of hospitality law
Demonstrate a general understanding of hospitality sales, marketing, and brand positioning
Recognize the importance of outstanding guest service quality, server-guest relationships, and ethics
Demonstrate effective written and interpersonal communication skills
Recognize the importance of goal setting and team-building
Demonstrate awareness of the various career opportunities and options within the hospitality industry

Hospitality and Event Planning Career Track

Graduates of this program are well prepared for careers in industries associated with the field of Hospitality. These include hotels, resorts, airline, cruise, car rental and travel agencies. Additionally there are opportunities in meeting and convention related position in governmental tourism offices, chambers of commerce, and convention centers. Management and event planning positions are also prevalent in various food service related industries. The Hospitality industry is a strong economic sector with excellent opportunities for entry level positions and career growth potential.

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Management Program Requirements: Hospitality and Event Planning Concentration

First Year

Course Number	Course Title	Fall	Spring
CM105	Public Speaking		3
CS101	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
EC101	Macroeconomics	3
EN101	English I	3
EN102	English II		3
IS105	Common Experience	1
MA107/ MA117	College Algebra/ Finite Math		3
PS101	Introduction to Psychology		3
TH101	Principles of Hospitality Management	3
TH106	Principles and Practices of Event Management		3
	Free Elective	3
	Total Credit	16	15

Second Year

Number	Course Title	Fall	Spring
AC121	Financial Accounting	3
AC122	Managerial Accounting		3
CS245	Management Application and Information Systems		3
FI201	Principles of Business Finance		3
IS220	Preparation for Careers and Life after College		3
LA204	Business Law	3
MA121	Basic Statistics	3
TH201	Hospitality Sales and Marketing	3
TH300	Food and Beverage Management		3
	Humanities Elective	3
	Total Credits	15	15

Third Year

Course Number	Course Title	Fall	Spring
MG303	Managerial Communications	3
MG315	International Management		3
MG321	Organizational Behavior	3
MG390	Management Internship	3
TH310	Rooms Division Management	3
TH325	Revenue Management		3
	Science Elective		3/4
	Social Science Elective		3
	Free Elective	3	3
	Total Credits	15	15/16

Fourth Year

Course Number	Course Title	Fall	Spring
MG304	Leadership and Ethics	3
MG441	Business Policy and Strategic Management		3
PS315	Social Psychology	3
TH406	Special Events	3
TH410	Contemporary Issues in Hospitality		3
	English Elective		3
	Social Sciences Elective		3
	Free Elective	6	3
	Total Credits	15	15