Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Major

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(120 Hours)

Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management majors must earn a grade of C or better in all major courses for credit toward graduation. If a student earns a D or F in any major course, he/she must repeat that course.

Faculty within the School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management believe the practical experience gained through an internship is essential to the student’s education and professional growth. Therefore, all undergraduate students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management are required to complete an internship.

All students earning a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management are required to select one 18-hour minor. This minor may be housed in the School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management which includes Beverage Management, ESPORT Management, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Sport Management, Tourism Management, or a minor outside the School.

Area III Requirements

MTH 1110 - Finite Mathematics 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
STAT 2210 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
MTH 1112 - Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 Credit Hour(s) or placement

Area V Requirements

IS 2241 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 Credit Hour(s)
TROY 1101 - The University Experience 1 Credit Hour(s)
Select one three hour adviser-approved elective course

Required Courses (39 Hours)

HSTM 2205 - Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 3350 - Leadership Principles in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 3365 - Research Methods for Business Professionals 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
BUS 2215 - Research for Business Professionals 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4420 - Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Finance 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4423 - Current Issues in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4425 - Human Resource Management in Hospitality, Tourism and Events 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4428 - Legal Aspects in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4450 - Event Management in Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4462 - Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Marketing 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4470 - Revenue Generation in Hospitality, Sport, Tourism and Event Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
- HSTM 4000-level Elective (3)
HSTM 4490 - Internship in Area of Concentration 6 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4499 - Senior Seminar 3 Credit Hour(s)

Select 5 courses (15 hours) of Hospitality, Tourism and/or Event Electives:

*9 of the 15 hours must be completed at the 3000-level or higher

HSTM 2201 - HSTM Industry Fundamentals 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 2210 - Event Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 2220 - Tourism Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 2230 - Hospitality Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 2257 - Global Hospitality, Sport, Tourism and Event Management 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 3325 - Experience and Design Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 3330 - Festivals and Event Tourism 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 3374 - Resort and Hotel Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4414 - Sustainability in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4419 - Coumminity-Based Touism 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4431 - Analytics in Hospitality, Sport, Tourism and Event Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4452 - Communication in Hospitality, Sport, Tourism and Event Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4465 - Service in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Industries 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4466 - Food and Beverage Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4480 - Event Planning and Operation 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4485 - Practicum I 3 Credit Hour(s)
HSTM 4486 - Practicum II 3 Credit Hour(s)