Career-Focused Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management - C.F.B.S.

The Career-Focused Bachelor of Science degree program in Hospitality Management prepares students for rewarding careers in the exciting world of hospitality. The streamlined design of the program allows students to earn a complete, comprehensive degree in a shorter period than a traditional bachelor's degree program requires.

Students learn to lead teams in creating unique experiences and memorable moments for people, while contributing to the positive effect of hospitality and tourism on communities and our world. The program includes a strong foundation in business and features courses in hotels and resorts, food and beverage, and sustainable tourism. The program’s major electives allow students the flexibility to customize their degree, by exploring a variety of industries within hospitality.

The Work Integrated Learning requirement ensures that students graduate with essential skills and confidence that prepare them for leadership roles in the workforce.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

  • Use the major concepts, skills and values of the hospitality industry to address industry problems within diverse hospitality operations.
  • Communicate effectively to diverse stakeholders in the hospitality industry.
  • Use decision support tools to resolve guest service issues and facilitate organizational process changes.
  • Apply financial reasoning and performance analysis to optimize performance within hospitality operations.

Hospitality Management - Career-Focused B.S.

A three-year program leading to the Career-focused bachelor of science degree

Credits
Major Courses
COHM2010Technology in the Hospitality Industry3
COHM4050Strategy and Improvement in the Hospitality Industry3
FSM2033Food Service in Hospitality and Tourism3
HOSP1001Orientation to the Hospitality Industry3
HOSP1015Managing the Hotel Guest Experience3
HOSP2011Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management3
or EVNT2020 The Business of Event Management
HOSP2040Human Resources Management in Service Organizations3
HOSP3053Hospitality Strategic Marketing3
TRVL2010Dynamics of Tourism and Sustainability3
Major Electives
Choose 12 credits from the following courses (at least one course at the 4000 level and two courses at the 3000 level or higher).12
The Business of Event Management
Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management
Beverage Appreciation
Food Service Operations
Front of the House Operations Management
Catering: Sales and Operations Management
Advanced Food Service Operations Management
Advanced Food & Beverage Operations and Planning
Beverage Operations Management
The Gaming Industry
Exploring the Private Club Industry
Sustainable Hotel Support Operations
Revenue Management
International Hotel Operations, Development and Management
International Hotel Development
Resort, Vacation Ownership and Spa Management
Hotel Asset Management
Hospitality Operations Analysis
Negotiations and Agreements in Hospitality, Sports, Entertainment and Event Management
Food Culture and Tourism
World Geography for Tourism and Hospitality
International Policies of Tourism
Tour Management Operations
Tourism Economics
Destination Management Organization
Applied/Experiential Learning
Students in this program are required to complete 600 hours of Work Integrated Learning.
Related Professional Studies
ACCT2150Accounting for Hospitality Service Organizations3
ACCT3150Financial Management for Hospitality Service Organizations3
LAW2005Hospitality Law3
University Core Curriculum
Communicating9
Rhetoric & Composition I
Rhetoric & Composition II
Communication Skills
Connecting6
Two courses with the Connecting attribute (ECNG), one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level
Experiencing6
Ethics: A Global Perspective
Additional course with the Experiencing attribute (EEXP) in a different discipline
Measuring6
One course with the Measuring attribute (EMEA) at level of placement (1002 or higher)
Statistics I
Exploring3
One course with the Exploring attribute (EEPL)
Interacting6
Foundations of Leadership Studies
Additional course with the Interacting attribute (EINT) in a different discipline
A&S Electives6
Macroeconomics
Additional course with the Arts & Sciences elective attribute (EASC)
Total Credits90.0

Note: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math courses.

Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000-level courses.

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