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2012-2013 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog

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Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Requirements for a Major in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Students interested in majoring in hospitality and tourism management must complete the following business course requirements (note - with the addition of MGT 331 and FIN 320 a business minor can be obtained. Students must achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA in these courses to receive the business minor designation):

The hospitality and tourism program offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The B.S. degree requires a three-course cognate in quantitative reasoning (CIS 150, STA 215, and HTM 375). The program combines a directed sequence of field experiences with a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum consisting of courses in the arts and sciences, business, and hospitality and tourism.

1. General University Degree Requirements

As identified in the General Academic Regulations section of the Grand Valley State University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog.

2. Hospitality and Tourism Core Management Courses

27 Required Core Credits:

3. Hospitality and Tourism Management Field Requirement Credits: 7

4. Career Emphasis

(Minimum of 15 credits).

A. Food and Beverage Management (15 credits minimum)

Required:

Electives:

Other electives that are approved by faculty mentor.

B. Lodging Management (15 credits minimum)

Required:

Electives:

Other electives that are approved by faculty mentor.

C. Tourism Management

Required:

Electives:

Other electives that are approved by faculty mentor.

D. Meeting & Event Management (15 credits)

Required:

Electives:

Other electives that are approved by faculty mentor.

Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Hospitality and Tourism Management

First Year - Fall Semester

First Year - Winter Semester

First Year - Summer Session

Second Year - Fall Semester

Second Year - Winter Semester

Second Year - Summer Session

Third Year - Fall Semester

Third Year - Winter Semester

Third Year - Summer Session

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Fourth Year - Winter Semester

Hospitality and Tourism Management Program Description

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