Hospitality Management - BS Concentration

The hospitality industry is widely considered to be the core of the enormous travel and tourism sector. Our Hospitality Management degree program provides students with in-depth knowledge of hospitality development, management and marketing.

World-class faculty and dedicated students from diverse backgrounds engage in learning, service, and research activities to build a firm foundation leading to successful careers in a variety of settings.

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Events Management with a concentration in Hospitality Management, students must complete all Mason Core requirements (37 credits) and the courses listed below (71 credits).

Mason Core (37 credits)

• Written communication (6)
• Oral communication (3)
• Information technology (3)
• Quantitative reasoning (3) Must take STAT 250
• Literature (3)
• Arts (3)
• Western civilization/World History (3)
• Social and behavioral science (3) (TOUR 311 recommended)*
• Global understanding (3) (TOUR 210 recommended)*
• Natural science (7)
• Synthesis/Capstone (met by completion of TOUR490, a program requirement)

Professional Sequence (50 credits)

• PRLS 410: Administration of SRT Organizations I (3 credits)

• SRST 450: Research Methods (3 credits) (Satisfies the university Writing Intensive requirement)

• PRLS 460: Sport and Recreation Law (3 credits)

• TOUR 110: Professionalism and Civility (1 credit)

• TOUR 200: Introduction to Tourism Management (3 credits)

• TOUR 214: Hospitality Tourism and Events Management Accounting (3 credits)

• TOUR 220: Introduction to Event Management (3 credits)

• TOUR 230: Introduction to Hospitality Management (3 credits)

• TOUR 241: Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management Practicum (3 credits)

• TOUR 320: Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Information Systems (3 credits)

• TOUR 340: Sustainable Tourism (3 credits)

• TOUR 412: Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management Marketing and Sales (3 credits)

• TOUR 414: Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management Finance (3 credits)

• TOUR 470: Career Preparation (1 credit)

• TOUR 490: Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management Internship (12 credits)

Hospitality Management Concentration Required Courses (15 credits)

• TOUR 301: Hotel Management (3 credits)

• TOUR 310: Food and Beverage Management (3 credits)

• TOUR 330: Resort Management (3 credits)

• TOUR 450: Hospitality Human Resources Management (3 credits)

• TOUR 460: Hospitality Facilities Operations (3 credits)

Hospitality Management Concentration Electives (9 credits)

Select nine credits from any TOUR courses.

Electives (9 credits)

Choose an additional 9 credits from the university catalog.

Total: 120 credits

Notes:

*TOUR 210 and TOUR 311 may not be used to satisfy both degree and Mason Core requirements.

TOUR 499 must be approved by department.