The Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management provides a foundation of research, critical thinking, and writing skills, along with the practical know-how required for success in global hospitality workplaces. This online degree program is helpful if you want to manage or own a restaurant, or seek entry- to mid-management positions in the event planning, lodging and travel destination, and tourism fields. You’ll be taught by experienced faculty, many who draw on their own experiences in hospitality to share their knowledge of industry best practices used around the world today.
This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of hospitality management, graduates in this degree program will be able to:
- Apply concepts and principles of hospitality service excellence in marketing, law, revenue management and strategic planning, to the unique aspects of hospitality operations.
- Judge current political, economic, and social issues that affect food service, lodging and travel and tourism industries.
- Apply strategic management principles to accomplish goals and objectives of hospitality operations.
- Assess unique hospitality characteristics and principles that are the business of hospitality management.
Degree at a Glance
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 30 | |
| Major Required | 30 | |
| Select one of the following concentrations: | 21 | |
| Final Program Requirements | 3 | |
| Elective Requirements | 36 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 120 | |
Degree Program Requirements
General Education Requirements (30 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 | ||
| Select 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Film and Literature | ||
| Image Enhancement using Adobe Photoshop | ||
| World Literature through the Renaissance | ||
| World Literature since the Renaissance | ||
| English Literature: Beowulf to18th Century | ||
| English Literature: 18th Century to Present | ||
| American Literature before The Civil War | ||
| American Literature from The Civil War to Present | ||
| Arabic I | ||
| Arabic II | ||
| French I | ||
| French II | ||
| German I | ||
| German II | ||
| Introduction to Japanese | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Philosophy of Science | ||
| Introduction to Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| Introduction to World Religions | ||
| Russian I | ||
| Spanish I | ||
| Spanish II | ||
| Civics, Political and Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 1 | ||
| Select 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Social Media and Society | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Microeconomics | ||
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Microeconomics for Business | ||
| Macroeconomics for Business | ||
| Humane Education: A Global Interdisciplinary Perspective | ||
| Introduction to Geography | ||
| Practical Food Safety and Awareness | ||
| International Relations I | ||
| Contemporary World Culture Through Literature | ||
| Cultural Diversity in Contemporary American Literature | ||
| American Government I | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| American Popular Culture | ||
| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (8 semester hours) | ||
| COMM110 | Information & Digital Literacy | 2 |
| ENGL110 | Making Writing Relevant | 3 |
| Select 1 course from the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Effectiveness in Writing | ||
| Composition and Literature | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Scientific Writing | ||
| Business Writing | ||
| Human Relations Communication | ||
| Information Literacy and Global Citizenship | ||
| Introduction to Information Technology Writing | ||
| Human Relations | ||
| History (3 semester hours) | ||
| Select 1 course from the following: | 3 | |
| American History to 1877 | ||
| American History since 1877 | ||
| World Civilization before 1650 | ||
| World Civilization since 1650 | ||
| Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War | ||
| Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War | ||
| African-American History before 1877 | ||
| African-American History since 1877 | ||
| History of the American Indian | ||
| History of Science | ||
| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) | ||
| Select 1 course from the following: | 3 | |
| Accounting for Non Accounting Majors | ||
| Fundamentals of Programming | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| College Trigonometry | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Math for Liberal Arts Majors | ||
| Calculus | ||
| Natural Sciences with Lab (4 semester hours) | ||
| Select 1 course from the following: | 4 | |
| Habitable Worlds Are We Alone with Lab | ||
| Introduction to Biology with Lab | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry with Lab | ||
| Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab | ||
| Introduction to Physics with Lab | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy with Lab | ||
| Introduction to Meteorology with Lab | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science with Lab | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
| 1 | All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110 - Making Writing Relevant. |
Major Required (30 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HOSP100 | Introduction to Hospitality Management | 3 |
| HOSP101 | Foodservice Sanitation (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management) | 3 |
| HRMT200 | Human Resource Fundamentals | 3 |
| MGMT201 | Organizational Fundamentals | 3 |
| HOSP300 | Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Managagement) | 3 |
| HOSP302 | Hospitality Law (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management) | 3 |
| HOSP321 | Marketing and the Hospitality Industry (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management) | 3 |
| HOSP335 | Leadership and Management in Hospitality (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management) | 3 |
| HOSP400 | Quality Service Management (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management) | 3 |
| MGMT314 | Management Ethics | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
Students must choose a concentration for this degree program and may select from the Concentration in Food Service, the Concentration in Lodging, the Concentration in Meeting and Event Planning, or the Concentration in Tourism.
Concentration in Food Service (21 semester hours)
Examines current trends, issues, and challenges in the food service industry, such as the layout, design, equipment, and human engineering involved in a food service facility. Topics include cost control, dietary guidelines, table service, and the history and culture of wine.
Objectives
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
- Plan a food service facility with emphasis on human engineering, layout, design, and equipment selection.
- Comprehend hotel food service operations including concession, restaurant, room service, banquet, snack bar, and other forms of food service.
- Examine and discuss the leading issues associated with food service in the 21st Century including food service trends, issues, and challenges.
Concentration Requirements (21 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 7 courses from the following: | 21 | |
| Food and Beverage Management (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management) | ||
| Restaurant Operations Management | ||
| Quantity Food Preparation | ||
| Hotel and Restaurant Purchasing (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management) | ||
| Nutrition in the Food Service Industry (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management) | ||
| Principles of Cost Control in Foodservice Operations (Prerequisite: HOSP200 - Food and Beverage Management) | ||
| Foodservice Trends and Challenges (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management) | ||
| History and Culture of Wine | ||
| Foodservice Facilities Design | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 21 | |
Concentration in Lodging (21 semester hours)
Evaluates the scope and diversity of the lodging industry and its contribution to a global society. Looks at marketing concepts, guest liability laws, and various career options in lodging, as well as the necessary partnerships among lodging organizations, convention centers, and convention bureaus.
Objectives
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
- Describe the make-up and size of the lodging industry and explain its contribution to a global society.
- Explain the necessary partnerships between lodging organizations, convention centers and convention bureaus.
- Summarize career options in the lodging segment, including advantages and disadvantages of working in the industry.
- Describe laws associated with guest liabilities in lodging management.
- Understand marketing concepts that are used by lodging facilities.
Concentration Requirements (21 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 7 courses from the following: | 21 | |
| Hotel and Restaurant Purchasing | ||
| Introduction to Lodging Management (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | ||
| Principles of Cost Control in Foodservice Operations (Prerequisite: HOSP200 - Food and Beverage Management) | ||
| Convention Sales and Services (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | ||
| Management of Lodging Operations (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | ||
| Business and Conference Hospitality Mgmt | ||
| Managing Housekeeping Operations | ||
| Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry | ||
| International Hotel Management | ||
| Managing Technology in the Hospitality Industry | ||
| Loss Prevention and Security Management | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 21 | |
Concentration in Meeting and Event Planning (21 semester hours)
Provides a thorough overview of the meeting, exposition, and convention industry, including the environmental concerns involved in event management. Courses cover industry organizations, such as convention bureaus, as well as emergency preparedness, liability and insurance, and the use of technology.
Objectives
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
- Apply the steps involved in planning meetings and special events.
- Evaluate the administration and logistics of a given event scenario.
- Explain the environmental concerns involved in managing an event.
- Analyze elements of a client culture affecting meeting and event planning.
Concentration Requirements (21 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HOSP308 | Meeting and Convention Planning (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | 3 |
| HOSP309 | Convention Sales and Services (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | 3 |
| HOSP320 | Business and Conference Hospitality Mgmt (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | 3 |
| HOSP350 | Managing Technology in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOSP410 | Advanced Tourism and Hospitality Management (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | 3 |
| HOSP413 | Meeting and Event Risk Management (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | 3 |
| HOSP415 | Destinations and Cultures (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 21 | |
Concentration in Tourism (21 semester hours)
Explores essential tourism topics, including revenue management, forecasting, budgeting, pricing and inventory management, service quality, ethics, and technology. Delves into the operation of hospitality facilities, such as operating costs, building system characteristics, and engineering/maintenance.
Objectives
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
- Explain tourism topics including revenue management, forecasting, budgeting, measuring performance, transient versus group displacement, pricing and inventory management, service quality, ethics, and technology.
- Examine the study of the tourism from a global perspective in addition to the public and private organizations that organize, promote, manage, and participate in tourism and travel.
- Analyze and describe the operation of hospitality facilities including facility operating costs, building system characteristics, and the function of the engineering-maintenance department. The renovation needs of hospitality facilities are examined and key managerial aspects of renovations considered.
Concentration Requirements (21 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 7 courses from the following: | 21 | |
| Tourism and Travel Industry (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | ||
| Fundamentals of Tourism Management | ||
| Cruise Line Operations | ||
| Club Management | ||
| Theory and Concepts of Leisure (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | ||
| Introduction to Parks and Recreation (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | ||
| Advanced Tourism and Hospitality Management (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | ||
| Destinations Management and Marketing (Prerequisite: HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management)) | ||
| Destinations and Cultures | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 21 | |
Final Program Requirements (3 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HOSP495 | Senior Seminar in Hospitality Management (to be taken as the last course before graduation) 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 3 | |
| 1 | Prerequisite: Senior Standing and completion of all major or concentration courses prior to enrollment. |
Elective Requirements (36 semester hours)
Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill major requirements. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.