Hospitality Management (B.S.)

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Kunsoon Park, Associate Professor
Department of Consumer Sciences
Wagner Hall 425, Box 2275A
605-688-5223

Program Information

The Hospitality Management program develops visionary leaders through excellence in student-centered education, skill development, research, service, and collaboration with global hospitality and tourism industries. The curriculum exposes students to many aspects of the hospitality industry and instills in them the critical skills required for the modern workplace. Students complete two professional practicum experiences while pursuing their degree, which provides introductory and supervisory level industry experience. Students will earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Hospitality Management. The curriculum is designed to expose students to many aspects of the hospitality industry and to instill in them the critical skills required in today’s workplace.

Student Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the program, students will be able to:

Communicate effectively (both written and orally) with professionals in the hospitality industry. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
Understand and value the benefits of lifelong learning in the hospitality industry. (Cross-curricular Skill: Teamwork)
Apply supervisory and leadership knowledge and skills for enhancing performance and management in the hospitality industry. (Cross-curricular Skill: Integrative Learning)
Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills in the hospitality industry. (Cross-curricular Skill: Problem Solving)
Demonstrate a sense of ethical responsibility in the hospitality industry. (Cross-curricular Skill: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity)

Academic Requirements

A grade of a “C” or better is required in all HMGT and NUTR courses.

Course Delivery Format

Practical learning experiences complement traditional academic settings. Internship and practicum courses prepare students for the real world and provide the industry with well-trained employees.

Requirements for Hospitality Management Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication:
ENGL 101
and
ENGL 201
Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication:
SPCM 101
Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity:
PSYC 101
and
ECON 202
Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity
: Credits: 6 (Must be two different disciplines/prefixes or Modern Language sequence)
Goal #5 Mathematics:
MATH 114
or higher Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences : Credits: 6

College of Education and Human Sciences Requirements

EHS 119 - EHS Seminar Credits: 2
EHS 319 - Life, Love, and Money Credits: 2

Consumer Sciences Department Requirements

CS 230 - Consumer Behavior Credits: 3
or LDR 210 - Foundations of Leadership Credits: 3
CS 282 - Customer Service Credits: 3
CS 377 - Professional Documents Credits: 1
LMNO 435 - Organizational Leadership and Team Development Credits: 3

Major Requirements

Hospitality Management Core Requirements

ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (COM) [SGR #3] Credits: 3
HMGT 171 - Introduction to Hospitality Industry Credits: 3
HMGT 251 - Foodservice Sanitation Credits: 1
HMGT 295 - Practicum (COM) Credits: 2
HMGT 355 - Events and Facilities Administration Credits: 3
HMGT 361 - Hospitality Industry Law Credits: 3
HMGT 370 - Lodging Management Credits: 3
HMGT 371-371L - Leisure Activities Management and Lab Credits: 3
HMGT 380 - Foodservice Operations and Purchasing Management Credits: 3
HMGT 381-381L - Quantity Food Production and Service and Lab Credits: 4
HMGT 472 - Hospitality Facilities Management and Design Credits: 3
HMGT 482 - Hospitality Marketing Credits: 3
HMGT 495 - Practicum (COM) Credits: 3
NUTR 141-141L - Foods Principles and Lab Credits: 4

Management Core Requirements

ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II (COM) Credits: 3
BADM / MGMT 360 - Organization and Management (COM) Credits: 3
CSC / MGMT 325 - Management Information Systems (COM) Credits: 3
FIN 310 - Business Finance (COM) Credits: 3
HRM 460 - Human Resource Management (COM) Credits: 3

Electives

Consult with advisor for approved list.

Total Required Credits: 120

Summary of Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences
System General Education Requirements	30 Credit Hours
College of Education and Human Sciences Requirements	4 Credit Hours
Department of Consumer Sciences Requirements	10 Credit Hours
Major Requirements	59 Credit Hours
Electives**	17 Credit Hours

**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

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