HOSM 150 Introduction to Hospitality

This course lays the groundwork for understanding the lodging and food service industry by tracing the industry’s growth and development, both nationally and internationally, by reviewing the organization of hotel, food, and beverage operations and by focusing on industry opportunities and future trends.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

HOSM 150Introduction to Hospitality

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Business

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course lays the groundwork for understanding the lodging and food service industry by tracing the industry’s growth and development, both nationally and internationally, by reviewing the organization of hotel, food, and beverage operations and by focusing on industry opportunities and future trends.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Hotel operations, organization, staffing and property management systems B. Foodservice operations, staffing, independent properties, commercial properties, non-commercial properties, franchise properties, sanitation and safety requirements C. Economic impact of tourism, sustainable tourism development, ecotourism, service tourism D. Explore careers in hospitality E. Club management F. Meeting industry G. Cruise industry H. Managing human resources I. Marketing the hospitality industry J. Franchising K. Ethics in hospitality management

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Chapter homework and case studies with each chapter 1-17 Interview an industry professional and write a three page paper.

Required Exams

Chapter tests Final exam from the American Hotel and Lodging Association

Required Text

Hospitality Today: An Introduction. Rocco M. Angelo and Andrew N. Vladimir. 7 edition.

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Chapter homework and case studies with each chapter 1-17 Interview an industry professional and write a three page paper. Chapter tests Final exam from the American Hotel and Lodging Association