Hospitality and Tourism Management, Minor
Program Learning Outcomes
1.Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality and tourism industry, including key sectors, career paths, and relevance to the overall global economy (UO 1,9)
2. Students will apply best practices in customer service to create exceptional guest experiences, demonstrating empathy, cultural sensitivity and communication skills in all areas of the service economy. (UO 1,5,7)
3. Students will develop the skills to effectively plan, organize, and manage operations for private, entertainment, and corporate meetings and events. (UO 1,2,6)
4. Students will analyze and interpret financial and economic data relevant to hospitality and tourism, enabling them to make informed business decisions (UO 2,4)
5. Students will evaluate and apply sustainable and ethical practices in hospitality and tourism settings, demonstrating an understanding of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical decision-making in a global context. (UO 7,8)
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Required Courses: Select 3 Hospitality and Tourism Courses from the Following: Total 9 Credits | ||
| Introduction to HEMT | ||
| Sustainability in Food and Hospitality | ||
| Contemporary Travel & Tourism | ||
| Introduction to Meetings and Event Management | ||
| Electives: Select 3 Courses from the following: Total 9 Credits | ||
| Food and Beverage Operations | ||
| Legal Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Management | ||
| Challenges and Trends in Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism | ||
| Resort Recreation Programming | ||
| Hotel/Lodging & Hospitality Management | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Global Media | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 | |
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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.
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.
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Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management (51N)/CIM 544
UCC 01.28.2025
Revised: 07.01.2025