2015-2016 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Requirements for a Major in Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM)
- Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Requirements for a Major in Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM)
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):
- ACC 212 - Principles of Financial Accounting (3 credits)
- ACC 213 - Principles of Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
- BUS 201 - Legal Environment for Business (3 credits)
- MKT 350 - Marketing Management (3 credits)
The hospitality and tourism program offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. 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
36 Required Core Credits:
- CIS 150 - Introduction to Computing Credits: 3
- HTM 101 - Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Credits: 4
- HTM 213 - Introduction to Food and Beverage Management Credits: 3
- HTM 222 - Introduction to Lodging Management Credits: 3
- HTM 343 - Human Resource Management Credits: 4
- HTM 361 - Hospitality Law and Legislation Credits: 3
- HTM 373 - Hospitality Information Analysis Credits: 4
- HTM 375 - Hospitality and Tourism Research Credits: 3
- HTM 452 - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Credits: 3
- HTM 495 - Hospitality Management (Capstone) Credits: 3
- STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics Credits: 3
3. Hospitality and Tourism Management Field Requirement Credits: 7
- HTM 190 - Field Preparation Credits: 1
- HTM 290 - Field Experience I Credits: 2
- HTM 390 - Field Experience II Credits: 2
- HTM 490 - Senior Internship Credits: 2
4. Career Emphasis
(Minimum of 15 credits).
A. Food and Beverage Management (15 credit minimum)
Required:
- HTM 250 - Food Production and Kitchen Management Credits: 4
- HTM 318 - Responsible Beverage Management Credits: 3
- HTM 413 - Advanced Food and Beverage Management Credits: 4
Electives:
- BMS 105 - Basic Nutrition Credits: 3
- HTM 175 - International Food and Culture Credits: 3
- HTM 323 - Festival and Special Event Management Credits: 3
- HTM 350 - Banquet and Catering Management Credits: 3
- SOC 288 - Sociology of Food Credits: 3
Other electives that are approved by faculty mentor.
B. Lodging Management (15 credit minimum)
Required:
- HTM 253 - Convention Sales and Service Credits: 3
- HTM 333 - Hospitality Facilities Management Credits: 3
- HTM 422 - Advanced Lodging Management Credits: 4
Electives:
- HTM 240 - Introduction to Meeting and Event Management Credits: 3
- HTM 318 - Responsible Beverage Management Credits: 3
- HTM 323 - Festival and Special Event Management Credits: 3
- HTM 350 - Banquet and Catering Management Credits: 3
- HTM 440 - Advanced Meeting and Event Management Credits: 3
Other electives that are approved by faculty mentor.
C. Tourism Management (15 credit minimum)
Required:
- HTM 202 - International Tourism Credits: 3
- HTM 235 - Tourism and Commercial Recreation Systems Credits: 3
- HTM 402 - Tourism Policy Issues Credits: 3
Electives:
- GPY 220 - Cultural Geography Credits: 3 OR GPY 235 - World Regional Geography (3 credits) Credits: 3
- HTM 268 - Adventure Tourism Credits: 3
- HTM 323 - Festival and Special Event Management Credits: 3
- HTM 368 - Geotourism Credits: 3
Other electives that are approved by faculty mentor.
D. Meeting & Event Management (15 credit minimum)
Required:
- HTM 240 - Introduction to Meeting and Event Management Credits: 3
- HTM 253 - Convention Sales and Service Credits: 3
- HTM 440 - Advanced Meeting and Event Management Credits: 3
Electives:
- HTM 318 - Responsible Beverage Management Credits: 3
- HTM 323 - Festival and Special Event Management Credits: 3
- HTM 350 - Banquet and Catering Management Credits: 3
- HTM 422 - Advanced Lodging Management Credits: 4
Other electives that are approved by faculty mentor.
Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Hospitality and Tourism Management
First Year
- CIS 150 - Introduction to Computing Credits: 3
- HTM 101 - Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Credits: 4
- HTM 190 - Field Preparation Credits: 1
- HTM 290 - Field Experience I Credits: 2
- MTH 110 - Algebra Credits: 4
- WRT 150 - Strategies in Writing Credits: 4
- Five general education courses
Second Year
- ACC 212 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credits: 3
- ACC 213 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
- BUS 201 - Legal Environment for Business Credits: 3
- HTM 213 - Introduction to Food and Beverage Management Credits: 3
- HTM 222 - Introduction to Lodging Management Credits: 3
- HTM 390 - Field Experience II Credits: 2
- Two HTM emphasis/core courses
- Three general education courses
- One open elective
Third Year
- HTM 343 - Human Resource Management Credits: 4
- HTM 361 - Hospitality Law and Legislation Credits: 3
- HTM 373 - Hospitality Information Analysis Credits: 4
- HTM 490 - Senior Internship Credits: 2
- MKT 350 - Marketing Management Credits: 3
- STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics Credits: 3
- Two HTM emphasis courses
- One general education course
Fourth Year
- HTM 375 - Hospitality and Tourism Research Credits: 3
- HTM 452 - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Credits: 3
- HTM 495 - Hospitality Management (Capstone) Credits: 3
- Two HTM emphasis courses
- Two general education courses
- Three open electives