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 | ||
| COHM2010 | Technology in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| COHM4050 | Strategy and Improvement in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| FSM2033 | Food Service in Hospitality and Tourism | 3 |
| HOSP1001 | Orientation to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOSP1015 | Managing the Hotel Guest Experience | 3 |
| HOSP2011 | Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management | 3 |
| or EVNT2020 | The Business of Event Management | |
| HOSP2040 | Human Resources Management in Service Organizations | 3 |
| HOSP3053 | Hospitality Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| TRVL2010 | Dynamics of Tourism and Sustainability | 3 |
| 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 | ||
or HOSP2011 | Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management | |
| Beverage Appreciation | ||
| Food Service Operations | ||
| Front of the House Operations Management | ||
| Catering: Sales and 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 | ||
or HOSP3087 | 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 | ||
| ACCT2150 | Accounting for Hospitality Service Organizations | 3 |
| ACCT3150 | Financial Management for Hospitality Service Organizations | 3 |
| LAW2005 | Hospitality Law | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Communicating | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Connecting | 6 | |
Two courses with the Connecting attribute (ECNG), one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level | ||
| Experiencing | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
Additional course with the Experiencing attribute (EEXP) in a different discipline | ||
| Measuring | 6 | |
One course with the Measuring attribute (EMEA) at level of placement (1002 or higher) | ||
| Statistics I | ||
| Exploring | 3 | |
One course with the Exploring attribute (EEPL) | ||
| Interacting | 6 | |
| Foundations of Leadership Studies | ||
Additional course with the Interacting attribute (EINT) in a different discipline | ||
| A&S Electives | 6 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
Additional course with the Arts & Sciences elective attribute (EASC) | ||
| Total Credits | 90.0 | |
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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Johnson & Wales University holistically reviews all elements of a student’s application to identify those students most likely to succeed at the university.
Prior to being considered for admission into an online JWU undergraduate program, the following must be submitted:
- A completed application for admission
- Official high school or GED transcript
- If applicable, official or certified transcripts from all previous college/university institutions attended