Hospitality Management Curriculum
Descriptions of all courses for the Hospitality Management program can be found in the VSU Undergraduate Catalog.
Bachelor of Science Degree
B.S. Hospitality Management (120hrs)
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Hospitality Management Degree |
Semester Hours |
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1st |
2nd |
Total |
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Sem |
Sem |
Hours |
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FRESHMAN YEAR |
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HMGT 101 |
Introduction to Hospitality |
3 |
- |
3 |
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ENGL 110 |
Composition I |
3 |
- |
3 |
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MATH 112 |
Basic Mathematics I |
3 |
- |
3 |
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HIST 122/123 |
United States History |
3 |
- |
3 |
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HMGT 107 |
Food Sanitation/Safety |
3 |
- |
3 |
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HPER |
Health and Wellness |
- |
2 |
2 |
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ENGL 111 |
Composition II |
- |
3 |
3 |
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MATH 113 |
Basic Mathematics II |
- |
3 |
3 |
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HMGT 102 |
Professional Development |
- |
3 |
3 |
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BIOL 116 |
Biological Science/Lab |
- |
4 |
4 |
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HMGT 299 |
Internship I (160) |
- |
1 |
1 |
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15 |
16 |
31 |
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SOPHOMORE YEAR |
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ENGL 201 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
- |
3 |
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ECON 210 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
- |
3 |
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PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
- |
3 |
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HMGT 201 |
Hospitality Technology Applications |
3 |
- |
3 |
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HMGT 200 |
Tourism Management |
3 |
- |
3 |
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HMGT 203 |
Lodging Management |
- |
3 |
3 |
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HMGT 221 |
Principles of Food Preparation |
- |
3 |
3 |
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SPEE 214 |
Introduction to Public Speaking |
- |
3 |
3 |
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HMGT 349 |
Internship II (320) |
- |
2 |
2 |
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STAT 210 |
Statistics |
- |
3 |
3 |
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15 |
14 |
29 |
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JUNIOR YEAR |
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HMGT |
Hospitality Restrictive Elective |
3 |
- |
3 |
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DIET 101 |
Nutrition Contemporary Health |
3 |
- |
3 |
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NABC 201 |
Principles of Accounting |
3 |
- |
3 |
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GEEN 310 |
Advanced Communication Skills |
3 |
- |
3 |
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HMGT 322 |
Meal Management |
3 |
- |
3 |
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NBMG 300 |
Organization Behavior |
- |
3 |
3 |
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HMGT 399 |
Internship III (480) |
- |
3 |
3 |
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HMGT 303 |
Hospitality Law & Ethics |
- |
3 |
3 |
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HMGT 301 |
Lodging Operations Management |
- |
3 |
3 |
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GE |
Spanish/French |
- |
3 |
3 |
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15 |
15 |
30 |
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SENIOR YEAR |
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Elective |
Free Elective |
3 |
- |
3 |
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HMGT 404 |
Hospitality Accounting & Purchasing |
3 |
- |
3 |
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HMGT 409 |
Hospitality Facilities Management |
3 |
- |
3 |
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HMGT 435 |
Leadership, Mgmt & Decision-Making |
3 |
- |
3 |
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HMGT |
Hospitality Restrictive Elective |
3 |
- |
3 |
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HMGT 402 |
Hospitality Human Resources Management |
- |
3 |
3 |
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HMGT 407 |
Conference & Exposition Management |
- |
3 |
3 |
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HMGT |
Hospitality Restrictive Elective |
- |
3 |
3 |
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HMGT 449 |
Hospitality Marketing Management |
- |
3 |
3 |
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HMGT 450 |
Senior Seminar |
- |
3 |
3 |
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15 |
15 |
30 |
Total Program Semester Hours = 120
Hospitality Restricted Electives
- HMGT 300 - International Study Tour
- HMGT 320 - Tourism Development
- HMGT 302 - Catering and Event Management
- HMGT 321 - Service Management
- HMGT 304 - Club Management and Operations
- HMGT 330 – International Hospitality Management
- HMGT 305 - Hospitality Management Contracts
- HMGT 444 – Hospitality & Tourism Research
- HMGT 306 - Financial Analysis and Planning
- HMGT 499 - Hospitality Management Seminar
NOTE: Students majoring in all minors in Hospitality Management are required to pass all courses offered in the department (HMGT courses) with a grade of C or better for such grades to count towards their major curriculum requirements for graduation. Additionally, students must receive a C or better in English 110 for their grades to count towards their requirements for graduation.