Hospitality Management (HOSP)

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HOSP 301. Introduction to Hospitality Management3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Description: This course provides an overview of hospitality management, including industry sectors (such as lodging, food and beverage, travel and tourism, and event management), concepts, practices, professional opportunities, and trends. Students will learn the critical skills and knowledge required for success in this dynamic field. We will focus on interrelationships between sectors, service excellence, technology, globalization, and hospitality operations.

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HOSP 305. Event Management3 Units

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): None Prerequisites or corequisites: None Corequisite: None The purpose of this course is to give you an overview of the events industry, and then to help you begin developing the project management skills necessary to plan and execute events in hospitality settings.

Description: Note: None

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HOSP 397. Hospitality Management Internship3 Units

Grading Basis: Pass/Fail

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): None Students are selected through a competitive process for assignments to work for a semester in approved business or public sector organizations.

Description: Students can apply a maximum of 3 credits.

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