Dedman College of Hospitality
Undergraduate Programs
Website: https://dedman.fsu.edu/
Dean and Robert H. Dedman Professor of Hospitality Management: Don Farr; Assistant Dean: Alishia Piotrowski; Bessie Morgan Marshall Professor in Hospitality Management: Kimberly Harris; Cecil B. Day Distinguished Professor of Ethics: Nathan Line; Robert H. Dedman Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management: Tarik Dogru; J. Willard Marriott Sr. Professor in Hospitality: Lydia Hanks; Robert H. Dedman Professor in Hospitality Management: Woody Kim; Associate Professor: Sean McGinley, Jane Ohlin; Assistant Professors: Milly Njeri, Danielle Park, Abhinav Sharma; Teaching Faculty II: Cynthia Johnson, Zach Weston; Teaching Faculty I: Libby Lewis
Established in 1947, the Dedman College of Hospitality (DCH) is the second oldest U.S. hospitality management program of its kind in a public university. The program is regarded by industry recruiters as one of the most highly respected, offering domestic and international studies focusing on luxury resort and lodging management, restaurant and fine dining management, beverage management, event management, recreation management, and private club management.
The Dedman College is the newest college at Florida State University, offering both a major in Hospitality and Tourism Management and a major in Global Club Management and Leadership as options within its Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management degree. In addition, the college offers a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Tourism Management, an undergraduate Certificate in Beverage Management, an undergraduate Certificate in Special Events, and a Master of Hospitality Entrepreneurship (a partnership with the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship). High achieving undergraduate students in the Dedman College of Hospitality may also participate in the Combined Pathways program to take up to 12 graduate credits in the Hospitality Entrepreneurship MSE degree and count those credits toward both their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
The College is a favored hiring source for managers of the world's leading hotels, restaurants, clubs, resorts, recreation organizations, and beverage producers/wholesalers. College administrators and faculty members work with top industry organizations, executives, and alumni to provide students with a relevant curriculum, valuable internship experiences, and networking/mentorship opportunities. Graduates are prepared to fill the growing global demand for multicultural awareness in hospitality managers. The college experiences high industry placement rates.
The College's internship program encourages experiential learning as a complementary approach to classroom education. It offers established internships across the U.S. and those with world-class operations in many other countries, such as in Ireland and New Zealand. Students are also encouraged to enrich their global education through the Dedman College's Montreaux, Switzerland and Florence, Italy Study Abroad Programs, or through the International Exchange Programs in Surrey, England and Seoul, South Korea.
Networking and leadership opportunities are available through student organizations — such as the Club Management Association of America, Eta Sigma Delta and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Student Chapter — and through numerous events held at the college.
Digital Literacy Requirement
Students must complete at least one course designated as meeting the Digital Literacy Requirement with a grade of “C–” or higher. Courses fulfilling the Digital Literacy Requirement must accomplish at least three of the following outcomes:
- Evaluate and interpret the accuracy, credibility, and relevance of digital information
- Evaluate and interpret digital data and their implications
- Discuss the ways in which society and/or culture interact with digital technology
- Discuss digital technology trends and their professional implications
- Demonstrate the ability to use digital technology effectively
- Demonstrate the knowledge to use digital technology safely and ethically
Each academic major has determined the courses that fulfill the Digital Literacy requirement for that major. Students should contact their major department(s) to determine which courses will fulfill their Digital Literacy requirement.
Undergraduate majors in hospitality and global club management satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of “C–” or higher in CGS 2100 or CGS 2518.
State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites for Hospitality
The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) houses the statewide, internet-based catalog of distance learning courses, degree programs, and resources offered by Florida's public colleges and universities, and they have developed operational procedures and technical guidelines for the catalog that all institutions must follow. The statute governing this policy can be reviewed by visiting https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2021/1006.73.
FLVC has identified common program prerequisites for the degree program in Hospitality. To obtain the most up-to-date, state-approved prerequisites for this degree, visit: https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/135/223.
Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites but may not be admitted into the program.
Requirements for a Major in Hospitality and Tourism Management
All students must complete:
- the University-wide baccalaureate degree requirements summarized in the “Undergraduate Degree Requirements” chapter of this General Bulletin
- the common program prerequisites for hospitality management majors
- the core requirements for all Dedman College Students
- the major area requirements for all hospitality and tourism management majors
Dedman College of Hospitality Core Requirements
All Dedman College of Hospitality students must complete the courses listed below with a grade of “C–” or better in each course used to satisfy the hospitality core requirements.
HFT 3424 Hospitality Financial Analysis (3)
HFT 3431 Hospitality Managerial Accounting (3)
HFT 4224 Hospitality Leadership and Ethics (3)
HFT 4502 Integrated Marketing for Hospitality (3)
HFT 3941 Management Internship (3-12) *
*Hospitality and Tourism Management and Global Club Management and Leadership majors must complete a minimum of 3 hours of HFT 3941 (Internship).
Hospitality and Tourism Management students must have a total of 12 credit hours between HFT 3941 and approved major-specific elective requirements. Students may complete additional credit hours (up to 12) and use them as substitutes for elective requirements. This means that if the max of 12 hours is put towards HFT 3941, zero hours of electives are required under major coursework.
Global Club Management and Leadership students must have a total of 9 credit hours between HFT 3941 and approved major-specific elective requirements. Students may complete additional credit hours (up to 9) and use them as substitutes for elective requirements. This means that if the max of 9 hours is put towards HFT 3941, zero hours of electives are required under major coursework.
Hospitality and Tourism Management Major Area Requirements
All hospitality management and tourism majors must complete the courses listed below with a grade of “C–” or better in each course used to satisfy the hospitality management upper-level course requirements.
HFT 3603 Law for Hospitality Operations (3)
HFT 3806 Introduction to Food and Beverage Management (3)
HFT 4253 Lodging and Luxury Hotel Management (3)
HFT 4471 Managing Revenues and Expenses (3)
HFT 4802 Catering Management (3)
HFT 4941 Work Experience (0)**
Elective Listed Below (3)
Elective Listed Below (3)
Elective Listed Below (3)
Hospitality and Tourism Management majors may complete additional credit hours (up to twelve total) of HFT 3941 (Management Internship) and use them as substitutes for elective requirements (listed below).
Hospitality and Tourism Management Electives:
HFT 2060 Coffee and Tea (3)
HFT 2061 Ales, Lagers, and International Culture (3)
HFT 2062 International Wine and Culture (3)
HFT 2063 Distilled Spirits (3)
HFT 2080 International Protocol on Western Behavior and Service Standards (3)
HFT 2452 Hospitality Supply Management (3).
HFT 2704 A Survey of Ecotourism (3)
HFT 2710 International Travel and Tourism (3)
HFT 2716 International Travel and Culture (3)
HFT 2801 Tequila, Agave, Spirits and Culture (3)
HFT 2876 Italian Wine and Culture (3)
HFT 2890 International Food and Culture (3)
HFT 2895 Italian Food and Culture (3)
HFT 3100 Introduction to Global Club Management (3)
HFT 3221 Human Resource Management in Hospitality Operations (3)
HFT 3240 Managing Service Organizations (3)
HFT 3242 Communication in Hospitality (3)
HFT 3519 Conventions Services and Events Management (3)
HFT 3542 Event Management (3)
HFT 3544 Psychology of the Customer Experience (3)
HFT 3700 Tourism Management and the Environment (3)
HFT 3771 Introduction to Maritime Hospitality
HFT 3891 Global Food Controversy (3)
HFT 4064 Ales, Lagers, and Culture (3)
Note: Students must be twenty-one years of age to take this course.
HFT 4448 Technology and Big Data Applications in Hospitality and Tourism (3)
HFT 4866 Wine and Culture (3) Note: Students must be twenty-one years of age to take this course.
HFT 4905 Directed Individual Study (1–3)
HFT 4930r Special Topics in Hospitality Administration (1–3)
HFT 4970 Honors Thesis (3)
LEI 1181 Leisure and Recreation Adaptations for All Ages and Abilities (3)
LEI 2318 Events: Love Them, Then Leave Them. What's My Footprint? (3)
LEI 3266 Outdoor Adventure Education
LEI 3312 Introduction to Special Events (3)
LEI 4314 Event Operations and Management (3)
LEI 4561 Special Event Promotions (3)
LEI 4864 Technology for Events (3)
**Students enrolled in the Dedman College of Hospitality must complete a professional management internship towards at least one thousand hours of professional industry work experience in the hospitality industry. The work experience must be completed at the post-secondary level. Students must register for HFT 4941 (Field Study in Hospitality Administration) in their final semester to document this work experience.
Students needing elective hours to satisfy the University 120 total hours requirement are encouraged to select additional electives from the above list of courses. Please note that these courses may not be offered every semester.
Requirements for a Major in Global Club Management and Leadership
All students must complete:
- the University-wide baccalaureate degree requirements summarized in the “Undergraduate Degree Requirements” chapter of this General Bulletin.
- the common prerequisites for hospitality management majors
- the core requirements for all Dedman College Students (see above)
- the major area requirements for global club management majors
Global Club Management and Leadership Major Area Requirements
All Global Club Management and Leadership majors must complete the courses listed below with a grade of “C–” or better in each course used to satisfy the Global Club Management upper-level course requirements.
HFT 1350 Golf for Business and Life (1)
HFT 3100 Introduction to Global Club Management (3)
HFT 3101 Global Club Operations and Governance (3)
HFT 3104 Member Engagement Events (3)
HFT 3806 Introduction to Food and Beverage Management (3)
HFT 3700 Tourism and the Environment (3)
HFT 4802 Catering Management (3)
Elective Listed Below (3)
Elective Listed Below (3)
Global Club Management and Leadership majors must complete two HFT or LEI electives. A list of HFT and LEI electives may be found below. Global Club Management and Leadership majors may complete additional credit hours (up to nine total) of HFT 3941 (Management Internship) and use them as substitutes for elective requirements (listed below).
Global Club Management and Leadership Electives:
HFT 2060 Coffee and Tea (3)
HFT 2061 Ales, Lagers, and International Culture (3)
HFT 2062 International Wine and Culture (3)
HFT 2063 Distilled Spirits (3)
HFT 2080 International Protocol on Western Behavior and Service Standards (3)
HFT 2452 Hospitality Supply Management (3).
HFT 2704 A Survey of Ecotourism (3)
HFT 2710 International Travel and Tourism (3)
HFT 2716 International Travel and Culture (3)
HFT 2801 Tequila, Agave, Spirits and Culture (3)
HFT 2876 Italian Wine and Culture (3)
HFT 2890 International Food and Culture (3)
HFT 2895 Italian Food and Culture (3)
HFT 3221 Human Resource Management in Hospitality Operations (3)
HFT 3240 Managing Service Organizations (3)
HFT 3242 Communication in Hospitality (3)
HFT 3519 Conventions Services and Events Management (3)
HFT 3542 Event Management (3)
HFT 3544 Psychology of the Customer Experience (3)
HFT 3700 Tourism Management and the Environment (3)
HFT 3771 Introduction to Maritime Hospitality
HFT 3891 Global Food Controversy (3)
HFT 4064 Ales, Lagers, and Culture (3)
Note: Students must be twenty-one years of age to take this course.
HFT 4448 Technology and Big Data Applications in Hospitality and Tourism (3)
HFT 4866 Wine and Culture (3) Note: Students must be twenty-one years of age to take this course.
HFT 4905 Directed Individual Study (1–3)
HFT 4930r Special Topics in Hospitality Administration (1–3)
HFT 4970 Honors Thesis (3)
LEI 1181 Leisure and Recreation Adaptations for All Ages and Abilities (3)
LEI 2318 Events: Love Them, Then Leave Them. What's My Footprint? (3)
LEI 3266 Outdoor Adventure Education
LEI 3312 Introduction to Special Events (3)
LEI 4314 Event Operations and Management (3)
LEI 4561 Special Event Promotions (3)
LEI 4864 Technology for Events (3)
Additional Global Club Management and Leadership Requirements:
- Global Club Management and Leadership majors are required to complete six months of approved internship. Internships must be approved by the Department Chair of Global Club Management and Leadership.
- Global Club Management and Leadership majors are required to complete a global component to include one of the following: International Internship, Study Abroad Experience with FSU International Programs, a Domestic Internship with a multinational corporation, or completion of the FSU Global Citizenship Certificate program.
- Global Club Management and Leadership majors are required to become members of the Club Management Association of America upon being formally admitted to the major.
- Attendance and/or participation in a minimum of six industry events is required. These may include but are not limited to: Club Management Association or America (CMAA), National Student Conference, CMAA World Conference, PGA Merchandise Show, CMAA FSU Student Chapter Club Tour Events, and Dedman College of Hospitality Leadership Summit.
- Complete a capstone portfolio which includes documentation, CMAA involvement, industry engagement and activities, international experience, reflection essay, work action photos, and best practices.
European Summer Study Program
Combining accelerated classroom instruction with travel and on-site observation of industry operation, the program achieves an ideal educational balance. Classes are taught in English by Florida State University faculty. The following topics of the HFT 4930r, Special Topics in Hospitality Administration, are offered at the Montreaux, Switzerland location: (a) European Food and Wine, (b) European Travel and Tourism, (c) International Hotel Administration, as well as (d) Special Studies in International Hospitality Administration. At the Florence, Italy location, the following courses are offered: HFT 2876, Italian Wine and Culture, HFT 2895, Italian Food and Culture.
Courses completed in this program count toward the state of Florida requirement that at least nine semester hours be completed in the Summer term at one of the State University System senior institutions.
Minor in Hospitality Management
The Hospitality Management minor consists of 12 hours, including both HFT 1000 (3) Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism and HFT 3240 (3) Managing Service Organizations. The remaining two courses (6 hours) may be any HFT prefix course. At least six of the 12 credits must be completed at FSU and students must earn a grade of C- or higher in all courses used to satisfy the minor. Students are encouraged to choose from the following list of courses to fulfill the remaining 6 hours towards the minor: HFT 2060, HFT 2061, HFT 2062, HFT 2063, HFT 2080, HFT 2452, HFT 2716, HFT 2710, HFT 2716, HFT 2890, HFT 3519, HFT 3542, HFT 3700, HFT 3771, HFT 3891, HFT 4064, HFT 4448, HFT 4930r, or HFT 4866. This minor is not available to students pursuing a major in hospitality & tourism management or a major in global club management & leadership. Due to space limitations, courses may be reserved for major students online in certain semesters.
Definition of Prefixes
HFT—Hospitality Management
LEI—Leisure
Undergraduate Courses
HFT 1000. Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management (3). This course offers an introductory review of the segments, disciplines, career opportunities, and current issues in the hospitality industry.
HFT 1350. Golf for Business and Life (1). (S/U grade only.) This course is designed for students who have never experienced the game of golf. Students learn the basics of the game in a casual, fun environment. This course counts as credit for a physical education activity course.
HFT 2060. Coffee, Tea, and International Culture (3). This course is an introduction to coffees and teas of the world with a focus upon their importance to global cultures found in many regions. Students learn about these beverages and their unique interrelationship with their regional culture, heritage, and environment. Each beverage focuses upon specific regions of the world.
HFT 2061. Ales, Lagers and International Culture (3). This course is an introduction to ales and lagers of the world with a focus upon their importance to global cultures found in many regions. Students learn about these regional beers and the interrelationship with their culture, including food, heritage, and festivals.
HFT 2062. International Wine and Culture (3). This course provides an introduction to wines of the world with a focus upon the importance to global cultures. Students learn about these regional wines and the interrelationship with their cultures and heritage.
HFT 2063. Distilled Spirits and International Culture (3). This course is an introduction to distilled spirits of the world with a focus upon their importance to global cultures found in many regions. Students learn about these regionally distilled beverages and their interrelationship with their culture, heritage, and environment. The course presents distilled spirits from various regions and countries of the world representing the USA, Canada, South and Central America, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, among others.
HFT 2080. International Protocol on Western Behavior and Service Standards (3). This course is designed to explore the diverse verbal and non-verbal Western cultural habits, dress, behaviors, beliefs, service delivery expectations, and codes of conduct compared to the cultural mores, dress, traditions, political structure, behaviors (both verbal and non-verbal), travel, service delivery styles, and expectations of people from various international cultures.
HFT 2452. Hospitality Supply Management (3). This course introduces the importance of how proper hospitality supply management can lead to hospitality business success. Understanding the relationship between what supplies are needed, negotiations, and bidding processes for obtaining competitive pricing, balancing inventory with consumer demand, developing and maintaining business relationships through the supply chain, and the proper sales process are emphasized in this class content. The course is open to all majors within the university.
HFT 2704. A Survey of Eco-Tourism (3). This course develops the skills needed for analyzing issues pertaining to the development and participation in eco-tourism. Special emphasis will be placed on the particular conditions in Costa Rica and how they are similar and dissimilar from conditions in the United States from both an environmental and social perspective.
HFT 2710. Foundations of International Travel and Tourism (3). This introductory course provides students with an overview of the international tourism industry and the factors that influence its structure and development. International travel and tourism is examined from global, industry and developmental perspectives.
HFT 2716. International Travel and Culture (3). This course introduces students to contemporary tourism through a geographical and multicultural perspective of worldwide travel. The course emphasizes the most popular travel destinations and provides information about the physical and cultural characteristics of major cities, states, and countries. The course offers basic facts about travel destinations, the environment, and the people of many regions around the world, and it presents the nature of cultural diversity reflecting both Western and non-Western cultures with special emphasis on ethnic background, race, religion, values, tradition, language, material goods, and inter-relationships among local cultures.
HFT 2801. Tequila, Agave Spirits, and Culture (3). This course is an introduction to tequila and agave spirits with a focus upon their importance in the Mesoamerican cultures. Students learn about tequila and agave spirits and their unique interrelationship with their regional culture, heritage, and environment.
HFT 2876. Italian Wine and Culture (3). In this course, students take the first steps toward the understanding the physiological process of wine tasting. Students begin to gain familiarity with wine regions of Italy, various types of grape varietals, and the process of wine production. Students participate in hands-on experiences in a vineyard and winery.
HFT 2890. International Food and Culture (3). The course is designed to explore the world's cuisines with a focus on the history of culinary arts, indigenous ingredients, customs, protocol, celebrations, religions, and various cooking methods and terminology.
HFT 2895. Italian Food and Culture (3). In this course, students learn about local Italian foods, how to prepare them, and the food culture of Italy. Students spend one day a week at an agritourism farm, engaging in the activities of the farm, including olive oil production, prosciutto and sausage making, truffle hunting, pasta making, and more. This course provides students with a rich experience and a deep understanding of Italian food culture.
HFT 3100. Introduction to Global Club Management (3). This course is designed to allow the student proper exposure to the expanding global club and golf resort management industry. The course highlights career paths, identifies various types of clubs throughout the world as well as discusses the evolution of private clubs and the direction they are headed in the years to come.
HFT 3101. Global Club Operations and Governance (3). Prerequisite: HFT 3100. This course is designed to provide an in depth understanding of how global club and golf resort facilities operate to remain sustainable in both the U.S. and international markets. Emphasis is placed on the club governance, management and leadership models, and the operation of various business units within a club and golf resort.
HFT 3104. Global Club Member Engagement and Events (3). Prerequisites: HFT 3100 and HFT 3101. This course provides students with an in-depth look at how private club management teams and governing boards engage with their members. Focus is placed on the processes and management practices that generate member revenues, build community and facilitate member usage of their clubs. Service management theories are utilized to illustrate best practices within the industry. Students learn various methods of communicating with members, how to generate ideas that activate a membership, and implement events that promote sustainable success for private clubs.
HFT 3221. Human Resource Management in Hospitality Operations (3). This course offers an analysis of human-resource issues in the hospitality industry such as staffing, training, appraisal, wage and hour administration, discrimination, harassment, and other governmental issues.
HFT 3240. Managing Service Organizations (3). This course presents service management from an integrated viewpoint with a focus on customer satisfaction. The course material integrates operations, marketing, strategy, information technology, and human resources. This course addresses the concept of quality, and intends to fine tune students' managerial skills.
HFT 3242. Communication in Hospitality (3). This course familiarizes students with the principles of communication in the hospitality and tourism industries, and maximizes students' confidence when communicating in the hospitality environment. The topics and activities inspire students to deliver excellent customer service focusing on three overall mediums of communication: written communication, oral communication, and generational communication.
HFT 3270. Resort Operations (3). This course examines the unique and dynamic components of resort operations. Students study various types of resorts, lodging/F&B operations, retail/commercial leasing, community relations, real estate, and other key resort areas.
HFT 3272. Senior Services Management (3). This course explores the planning, development, operation, and management of retirement facilities. Explores the various types of senior living facilities, including multi-level, independent, assisted living, and skilled-nursing care centers.
HFT 3424. Hospitality Financial Analysis (3). This course is a comprehensive analysis of industry benchmarks. Students are accountable for understanding, analyzing and preparing food, beverage, dining, lodging, club, and gold operation' budgets and financial statements. Students in the course study and learn to analyze Cash Flow Statements, Balance Sheets, Daily Sales Reports, Income Statements, Operations Budgets, and other common financial reports as they relate to the hospitality industry.
HFT 3431. Hospitality Managerial Accounting (3). This course provides students with the basic knowledge of managerial accounting principles in a hospitality environment.
HFT 3515. Resort Marketing and Social Media (3). This course examines resort marketing of service industries within the context of social media and how it is used to implement service strategies for resorts. This course is designed to provide students with fundamental resort marketing information combined with social media applications which enable them to establish promotional programs and develop, implement, and evaluate strategic marketing plans resorts.
HFT 3542. Event Management (3). This class is designed for students to learn the important aspects of planning and managing events, with an emphasis on social events such as educational, fraternal, weddings, reunions, religious, fundraising, political and others.
HFT 3544. The Psychology of the Customer Experience (3). This course explores management of the customer experience, including the psychology behind customer decision-making and loyalty.
HFT 3603. Law for Hospitality Operations (3). This course provides insight into the legal issues faced by the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on issues most likely to lead to litigation against operators in the hospitality industry. Topics include customer interaction, contracts, negligence, property loss, food and alcohol service and employment law. Current issues and trends will be at the forefront of our analysis.
HFT 3700. Tourism Management and the Environment (3). This course investigates the environment and tourism and how they intertwine to create sustainable tourism.
HFT 3771. Introduction to Maritime Hospitality (3). This course allows students an initial exposure to the marina industry. Students learn about career paths within the industry, the different types of marinas operating in the world, the evolution of the industry throughout the years, the various business models associated with this segment of hospitality and trends/sustainable business practices for the future.
HFT 3806. Introduction to Food and Beverage Management (3). Prerequisite: HFT 1000. This course exposes students to the business of food and beverage management, including history, noted contributors to the industry, commercial equipment, safety and sanitation, purchasing and procurement, preparation techniques, costing of food formulas, menu pricing, logistics, and service.
HFT 3891. Global Food Controversy (3). This course teaches students to consider factual bases and how to differentiate them from misinformation and emotion regarding food issues. This course sheds light on the complexity of these issues and clearly highlights the scientific, cultural, political, geographical, and historical context of each issue. This course covers management methods and concepts utilized in the administration of food and beverage functions. This course equips students with the skills needed to evaluate controversial food issues as objectively as possible, leaving emotion and impulse out of the equation.
HFT 3941r. Management Internship (1–12). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: Admission to the Dedman School of Hospitality. This internship is designed for Dedman School of Hospitality students to gain real world experience in the business field though on-the-job practice. Students work under the direction of an approved industry professional and the internship director. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.
HFT 4064. Ales, Lagers and Culture (3). This course is an introduction to ales and lagers of the world with a focus upon their importance to global cultures found in many regions. Students learn about these regional beers and the interrelationship with their culture, including food, heritage, and festivals. Restricted to students twenty-one years of age and older.
HFT 4104. Global Impacts and Sustainability in the Club Industry (3). This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth understanding and appreciation for sustainable business practices within the private club and golf resort industry. Focus is placed on how existing companies operate within the sustainability model. Students are expected to generate discussions and ideas on how the industry will impact local, regional, and global communities in the future. Case studies are utilized to provide students with real world examples of current practices.
HFT 4205. Conversational Spanish for Hospitality Managers (3). Prerequisite: Senior standing. This course emphasizes Spanish international culture and conversation and was designed primarily for Hospitality leaders. The course allows students to apply their Spanish-language skills to increase fluency in everyday hospitality-related situations. The course also focuses on the customs and cultural characteristics of the people from Spain as well as from Central and South America. This course is not recommended for fluent Spanish speakers.
HFT 4224. Hospitality Leadership and Ethics (3). This course develops the skills needed for the analysis and development of interpersonal management skills, focusing on: leadership, ethics, employee and guest relations, and team building.
HFT 4253. Lodging and Luxury Hotel Management (3). This course examines the management of the rooms departments, food & beverage departments, other profit centers and staff functions; hotel sustainability, and hospitality ethics.
HFT 4448. Technology and Big Data Applications in Hospitality and Tourism (3). This course examines the use of information technology (IT), social media and big data in hospitality and tourism organizations. The course will help students understand the impact that contemporary and emerging technologies are having on hospitality and tourism operations, marketing, management, human resources and revenue systems.
HFT 4471. Managing Revenues and Expenses (3). Prerequisites: HFT 3424. This course introduces students to the body of knowledge related to revenue management (RM). This course presents and reviews techniques used in maximizing revenues and managing costs in the hospitality industry. The course presents revenue management applications pertaining to the hospitality industry to control and maximize revenue.
HFT 4502. Integrated Marketing for Hospitality (3). This course focuses on the applications of strategic market research and product/service positioning in the hospitality industry. Emphasis on competitive marketing strategies including sales, advertising, and promotions. Discussion of unique features of hospitality marketing, market research/analysis, ethics, and quality.
HFT 4802. Catering Management (3). Prerequisite: HFT 3806. This course covers management methods and concepts utilized in the administration of food and beverage functions.
HFT 4866. Wine and Culture (3). This course is an introduction to basic wine knowledge that, together with wine tasting, enhances student understanding and appreciation of wine and its place in our culture and heritage. Restricted to students twenty-one years of age and older. May not be taken as an S/U course.
HFT 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). May be repeated up to five times.
HFT 4930r. Special Topics in Hospitality Administration (1–3). This course is an-depth study of current topics in hospitality administration. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours when topics change.
HFT 4941. Field Study in Hospitality Administration (0). (S/U grade only.) This field study consists of 1,000 hours of satisfactory, acceptable work experience in the hospitality industry. Discussion expands and integrates the work experience to enhance management decision-making skills. Report and supervisors' evaluation required. Students should register for this class the semester in which they plan to graduate.
HFT 4970r. Honors in the Major Research (1–6). Prerequisite: Admission to the honors program. In this course, students accepted into the Honors in the Major program complete an original research or creative project in their major area of study. This course must be repeated at least twice to complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours total, but may be repeated up to a maximum of twelve credit hours in total.
LEI 1000. Introduction to Recreation and Tourism (3). This course is an exploratory course designed to serve those students curious about or committed to recreation and tourism as a major. Students will be introduced to the types of providers and services offered by professionals working in the industry. The career options available in the recreation and tourism industry are also explored.
LEI 1181. Leisure and Recreation Adaptations for All Ages and Abilities (3). This course introduces students to the concepts of leisure and recreation for people of varying abilities. Students review best practices for inclusion in facilities and programs. This course is interactive, with student participation through simulations, group discussions, presentations, and opportunities for personal reflection.
LEI 2318. Events, Ethics, and Sustainability (3). This course provides an overview of ethics and corporate social responsibility in the meetings, conventions, and events industry. Students evaluate the application of ethical practices in the meeting and events industry. The correlation between ethical behavior and corporate social responsibility is also analyzed. Students learn to identify and determine when sustainability related practices are applied to meetings, conventions, and events.
LEI 3004r. Introduction to Recreation, Tourism, and Events (3). This course introduces the nature and diversity of recreation pursuits and the social and cultural forces that influence leisure related choices. Students examine the various ways in which recreation is organized for delivery by professionals working in the recreation and event industry. Career opportunities in recreation, park, and event management are explored. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) credit hours.
LEI 3266. Outdoor Adventure Education (3). This course provides education in teaching leadership and programming skills for outdoor adventures through observation, direct participation and skills demonstration.
LEI 3312. Introduction to Special Events (3). This course introduces students to special event planning and prepares them to design and implement a variety of special events for leisure, recreation, and park organizations, community organizations, non-profit agencies, associations, corporations, and other organizations.
LEI 3420. Recreation Activities Leadership (3). This course includes selection, development, and understanding of recreation activities and how specific activities meet the needs of individuals. This course develops leadership skills and the ability to plan and lead activities appropriate to age, interest, ability, and culture.
LEI 3435. Planning Recreation Experiences (3). This course is designed to facilitate the understanding of principles and methods of recreation program design and operation. Students apply goal and objective technology, and development and sequencing of activities in creating a program design within the recreation, tourism, and event field.
LEI 3843. Commercial Recreation and Tourism (3). This course is designed to introduce the concepts, principles, and practices of commercial recreation and tourism.
LEI 4314. Event Operations and Management (3). This is an advanced course in event planning and operations that provide students the opportunity to apply skills and concepts needed to plan and produce successful events. Focus is placed on managerial aspects of events such as financing, economic impact, and legal issues involved with events.
LEI 4524. Leadership and Supervision in Recreation, Tourism, and Events (3). Prerequisite: LEI 3004. This course introduces the concepts, principles, and best practices for leading and supervising employees of recreation, sport, and leisure service organizations.
LEI 4551. Administration of Recreation, Tourism, and Event Organizations (3). In this course, students learn the skills needed for the administration of recreation, tourism, and event services providers, including legal foundations, contracts, risk management, revenue sources, budgeting, and financial management.
LEI 4561. Special Event Promotions (3). This course presents students with an overview of standard event promotional techniques including online marketing strategies.
LEI 4602. Planning and Maintenance of Facilities in Leisure Systems (3). This course provides students with the basic tools to be successful recreation facility managers. Students learn about assessment, planning, funding, designing, construction, and maintaining a variety of recreation facilities. Several required site visits are included in this course.
LEI 4864. Technology for Events (3). This course introduces the student to the variety of ways computer applications and other technologies are used in the planning, design, marketing, and evaluation of events.
LEI 4881. Assessment, Research, and Evaluation in Recreation, Tourism, and Events (3). Prerequisite: LEI 3435. This course enables students to assess, research, and evaluate the functions, participant interests, and behaviors in recreation, tourism and event organizations.
LEI 4921r. Fieldwork in Recreation, Tourism and Events (1–3). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: LEI 3004 or 3420. This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to gain practical experience by working in an organized recreation, parks, tourism or special event agency. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) credit hours.
LEI 4930. Senior Seminar in Recreation, Tourism, and Events (1). Pre- or corequisites: LEI 4551, LEI 4602, and LEI 4881. This seminar introduces current trends, issues and problems facing the recreation, tourism and events industry, and guides students' professional development as they seek their senior internship and career.
LEI 4940r. Internship in Recreation, Tourism and Events (15). Prerequisite: LEI 4930. This course is a full-time internship experience in a recreation, tourism, and events organization under the supervision of a professional in that field. May be repeated to a maximum of thirty (30) credit hours; repeatable within the same term.
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