HLDR 4000 - Cost Control for Hospitality and Tourism

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ACC 3120

Description: This course provides a comprehensive look at the methods, tools, and techniques for successful management of fixed and variable costs for hospitality and tourism. Students utilize spreadsheet tools for analysis related to areas including planning, budgeting, standard costing, menu development, principles of purchasing, and labor/volunteer costs. Emphasis is placed on the managerial role in identifying and controlling costs to ensure fiscal accountability in a sustainable environment.