Hospitality Management

• HSM 175 Introduction to Hospitality Management
• HSM 241 Management of Food and Beverage Operations
• HSM 303 Managing Quality in the Hospitality Industry or HSM 576 Strategic Management in Hospitality and Tourism
• HSM 321 Tourism & the Hospitality Industry
• HSM 325 Lodging Operations and Management
• HSM 340 Sustainable Tourism
• HSM 341 Catering Management and Quantity Food
• HSM 420 Hospitality Marketing or HSM 370 Event Marketing
• HSM 421 Hospitality Law or HSM 521 Hospitality Law and Risk Management
• HSM 469 Internship in Hospitality Management
• HSM 470 Hospitality Industry Computer Systems
• HSM 474 Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry or HSM 575 Sport & Hospitality Financial Management
• HSM 479 Hotel Sales & Event Services
• HSM 496 HSM Senior Capstone Seminar

• HSM 235 Introduction to the Sport Industry
• HSM 313 Contemporary Club Management
• HSM 337 Sport & Entertainment Facility Management
• HSM 338 Sport Marketing, Promotion, and Strategy
• HSM 436 Current Trends and Issues in Sport Management

Graduates are employed in sporting event facilities; destination management companies; hotels and lodging properties; restaurants; catering operations; and private and public clubs. Graduates generally enter the field as management trainees, assistant managers or supervisors. There is excellent potential for dedicated individuals to advance quickly.

Types of jobs accepted:

• Event or conference coordinator
• Travel coordinator
• Facility manager
• Front desk supervisor
• Assistant manager
• Food and beverage supervisor
• Catering operations manager
• Restaurant owner
• Guest service agent
• Restaurant manager
• Marketing and social media manager
• Special events, wedding planning or events coordinator

The hospitality industry offers many opportunities for growth and advancement based on individual performance and achievement. It is not unusual for students to be promoted into higher-level positions within one to two years after graduation.