Hospitality and Tourism Management, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Program Learning Outcomes
- Communication Skills: HTM graduates demonstrate quality written and verbal communication skills as applied to hospitality/tourism and guest relations. (SRU SLO #1)
- Business Skills: HTM graduates demonstrate competency in business skills needed to manage related departments within the hospitality/tourism industry. (SRU SLO #2)
- Competency in Historical Perspectives: HTM graduates demonstrate competency in the historical perspective of the hospitality and tourism industry to ongoing social, cultural, and political policies or constraints. (SRU SLOs #5 and #7)
- Competency in Administration, Programming, and Event Planning: HTM graduates demonstrate competency in administration, programming, event and meeting planning skills related to the hospitality and tourism industry. (SRU SLO #2)
- Demonstrate Professional Values and Behavior: HTM graduates demonstrate professional values and behavior within the field of hospitality and tourism. (SRU SLO #8)
- Competency in Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism: HTM graduates demonstrate competency in sustainable hospitality and tourism practices. (SRU SLOs #7, #9)
- Competency in Planning and Evaluation: HTM graduates demonstrate competency in planning and evaluating hospitality and tourism facilities. (SRU SLO #4)
Related Links
Hospitality and Tourism Management, Bachelor of Science, BSBA Program Page
Hospitality and Tourism Management Fact Sheet - COMING SOON
Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 72 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Required Thematic Thread Course: | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Total Hours | 42 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- 2
One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major Requirements
- 36 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 36 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HTM Major Requirements | ||
| HEMT 112 | Introduction to HEMT 1 | 3 |
| HEMT 210 | Contemporary Travel and Tourism 1 | 3 |
| HEMT 322 | Food and Beverage Operations 1 | 3 |
| HEMT 326 | Introduction to Meetings and Event Management 1 | 3 |
| HEMT 415 | Challenges and Trends in Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism 1 | 3 |
| HEMT 416 | Resort Recreation Programming 1 | 3 |
| HEMT 417 | Hotel/Lodging & Hospitality Management 1 | 3 |
| HEMT 450 | Internship in HEMT 1 | 3 |
| Select 2 Electives from the following | 6 | |
| Sustainability in Food and Hospitality | ||
| Legal Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Management | ||
| Event Production and Coordination | ||
| Subtotal | 30 | |
| Business Core Requirements | ||
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ACCT 209 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 219 | Business Analytics I | 3 |
| Business Analytics I | ||
| MGMT 319 | Business Analytics II | 3 |
| Business Analytics II | ||
| MKTG 230 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MIS 265 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 320 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MGMT 303 | Issues in Global Business | 3 |
| Issues in Global Business | ||
| Issues in Global Business | ||
| ACCT 322 | Business Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| FINA 320 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| ACCT 340 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| MGMT 351 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 458 | Business Capstone | 3 |
| Subtotal | 39 | |
| Select one of the folllowing | 3 | |
| Productivity Software | ||
| Productivity Software | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 72 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA.
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Co-curricular and Experiential Learning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- 120-hour Practicum and 480-hour Internship experience (required)
- Career education and development through interaction with industry professionals
- Networking skills including opportunity to attend national industry conference
- Membership opportunities in career-related professional organizations
- Volunteering opportunities with community and campus organizations
- High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (2375)
This program is effective as of Summer 2024.
Revised: 04.14.2026
UCC 02.10.2026