Hospitality Leadership Major, B.S.

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Rita and Navin Dimond Department of Hotel Management

School of Hospitality

Available Program Format(s): In-Person

About the Program

Nestled in the heart of downtown Denver, the School of Hospitality is the epicenter of exceptional education through relevant, active participation in our unique, world-class facilities.  Students majoring in Hospitality Leadership engage in cutting-edge learning opportunities to hone their leadership skills.  Hospitality - hotels - restaurants - tourism - events - brewing - outdoor recreation - we CRUSH IT!

Student Outcomes

Develop a range of leadership skills and abilities for the hospitality industry, including responsible decision making, personal accountability, critical and reflective thinking skills. 
Implement leadership principles and styles, group dynamics, and effective teamwork within a diverse hospitality environment. 
Formulate strategies to enhance awareness and commitment towards effective citizenship and social responsibility.

General Degree Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.

Program Requirements

A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
A grade of C or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
A minor is not required for this program.
Students must present verification of 600 hours of on-the-job experience. These hours may be secured through paid job experience, cooperative education, internships or a combination of the three
Students must present Adult CPR certification

General Studies Requirements: 33 credits

Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.

Written Communication (6 credits)
Oral Communication (3 credits)
Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Historical (3 credits)
Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)

** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.

Multicultural Requirement: 0 or 3 credits

Students should consult the Multicultural Graduation Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the Multicultural Requirement for degree completion.
Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.

Exploratory Courses: 18 credits

1000 or 2000 level courses

HLDR 1000 - Introduction to Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 1100 - Colorado Tourism and Recreation Credits: 3
HLDR 2000 - Career and Leadership Development for Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 2100 - Event Planning for the Professional Credits: 3
HLDR 2200 - Quality Service Leadership Credits: 3
RST 1200 - Basic Cooking Skills Credits: 3

Major Core Courses: 24 credits

3000 or 4000 level courses

ACC 3120 - Financial Leadership for Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 3200 - Talent Leadership Credits: 3
HLDR 3300 - Hospitality Marketing and Sales Credits: 3
HLDR 3400 - Facilities Operations Credits: 3
HLDR 3600 - Organizational Leadership for Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 4000 - Cost Control for Hospitality and Tourism Credits: 3
HLDR 4100 - Hospitality Law and Risk Management Credits: 3
HLDR 4400 - Strategic Management for Hospitality Credits: 3

Course Selection: 3 credits

Students need to pick one course:

HLDR 0370 - Study Abroad in Hospitality Credits: 0
HLDR 3800 - Servant Leadership in Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 3980 - Internship in Hospitality Credits: 3

No Concentration Option: 15 credits

Students would take 5 courses (15 credits) in the School of Hospitality curriculum (BVG, EVT, HLDR, HTE, HTL, RECR, RST, RTM, TTM, UA).

Food and Beverage Concentration: 21 credits

BVG 3500 - Bar and Beverage Operations Credits: 3
RST 3000 - Taste the World: A Global Sensory Experience Credits: 3
RST 4100 - Applied Food and Beverage Operations Credits: 3
RST XXXX Open RST elective (3 credits)
RST XXXX Open RST elective (3 credits)
BVG XXXX Open BVG elective (3 credits)
UA XXXX Open UA elective (3 credits)

Recreation and Tourism Management Concentration: 18 credits

RTM 2000 - Commercial Recreation and Tourism Credits: 3
RTM 4000 - Recreation and Tourism Policy and Planning Credits: 3
TTM 3000 - Sustainable Tourism and Recreation Credits: 3
9 credits of elective courses

Senior Experience: 3 credits

HLDR 4500 - Applied Leadership in Hospitality Credits: 3

Summary of Requirements

General Studies Requirements	33 credits
Multicultural Requirement	0-3 credits
Exploratory Courses	18 credits
Major Core Courses	24 credits
Select One Requirement	3 credits
No Concentration Option	15 credits
Food and Beverage Concentration Option	21 credits
Recreation and Tourism Management Concentration Option	18 credits
Unrestricted Electives	15-30 credits
Senior Experience	3 credits
Total for the Hospitality Leadership Major, B.S.	120 credits

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and Multicultural requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.