Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM)

HRTM871
Vines, Wines and YouCrosslisted with PLAS 471, HORT 871, NUTR 471, NUTR 871, HRTM 471

Prerequisites: 6 hrs science or equivalent experience; 21 years of age or older

Proof of age is required.

Description: Origin, botany, historical and cultural significance of the grapevine and related species. Principles and practices of vineyard establishment, management and processing of grape products, importance and/or scope of grape and wine industry; global and local significance. Culinary applications, health, environmental and safety-related issues, business and industry relations and experience.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Grade Pass/No Pass Option
Course and Laboratory Fee:$95

Credit Hours:3

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HRTM874
Food and Beverage ManagementCrosslisted with HRTM 474

Prerequisites: HRTM 274 or equivalent

Letter Grade only

Description: Functioning and operation of food-service units. Principles of food and beverage management.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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HRTM875
Club ManagementCrosslisted with HRTM 475

Prerequisites: HRTM 171 or PGAM Major.

Description: The operation and management of private and public clubs. Topics include: the general manager concept, organizational structure of clubs, board of directors, membership requirements, equity and non-equity clubs, tax-exempt clubs and non-tax-exempt clubs, duties and responsibilities of department heads in clubs, governmental regulations, the future of clubs, and their relationship to the hospitality industry.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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HRTM876
Internship in Hospitality ManagementCrosslisted with HRTM 476

Prerequisites: HRTM 397

Requires a total of 400 hours of full-time experience. Letter Grade only.

Description: Approved professional experience as an entry-level manager in the hospitality industry.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Experiential Learning:Internship/Co-op

Credit Hours:3

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HRTM880
Advanced TourismCrosslisted with HRTM 480

Prerequisites: HRTM 280

Description: Introduction to the integrated and sustainable development approach in tourism. Explore the background of and approaches to tourism planning, historical and contemporary development of tourism, as well as the concepts and components of the planning process.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Offered:FALL

Credit Hours:3

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HRTM881
Legal Environment in Hospitality ManagementCrosslisted with HRTM 481

Prerequisites: Senior standing; HRTM major or minor

Letter grade only.

Description: Laws and regulations affecting the hospitality industry. Recognition of potential legal hazards, correcting hazardous situations, and reacting in unforeseen circumstances.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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HRTM883
Hospitality Financial ManagementCrosslisted with HRTM 483

Prerequisites: ACCT 200 or 201, Junior Standing; HRTM major

Letter grade only.

Description: Financial management in a hospitality industry setting.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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HRTM884
Human Resources Management in the Hospitality IndustryCrosslisted with HRTM 484

Prerequisites: HRTM Major or Minor and Junior Standing.

Description: Study of management and human resource systems common in the hospitality industry. Case studies, role plays, and simulations are used to examine management and human resource problems unique to the hospitality industry.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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HRTM885
Advanced Lodging OperationsCrosslisted with HRTM 485

Prerequisites: HRTM 285

Requires field trips to local lodging facilities. Letter Grade only.

Description: Senior management techniques required to operate a lodging facility applying strategic and critical thinking with case study analysis to solve problems.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:3

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HRTM889
Advanced Event OperationsCrosslisted with HRTM 489

Prerequisites: HRTM Major/Minor, HRTM 289, junior standing, HRTM 397

Requires field trips to local conference and meeting centers. Letter Grade only.

Description: The management and operation of events. Design, marketing, and promotion efforts. Identifying sponsors. Marketing to attendees, exhibitors, and other participants.

Course details
Credit Hours:3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:3
Grading Option:Graded
Course and Laboratory Fee:$20
Experiential Learning:Case/Project-Based Learning

Credit Hours:3

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HRTM895
Hospitality Management Study TourCrosslisted with HRTM 495

Number of credits hours earned is determined by tour length, assignments, and sites visited. Requires off-campus travel.

Description: Broadening perspective and developing an understanding of the hospitality industry through visits. Tours to hospitality facilities, national food and equipment shows; food processors; equipment manufacturers; and trade exchanges.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-6
Max credits per semester:6
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1-6

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HRTM896
Independent StudyCrosslisted with HRTM 496

Prerequisites: 12 hrs HRTM and Permission

Requires a contract with an individual HRTM faculty member in HRTM. Letter grade only.

Description: Individual projects in research, literature review, and/or creative activity.

Course details
Credit Hours:1-3
Max credits per semester:3
Max credits per degree:6
Grading Option:Graded

Credit Hours:1-3

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