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.
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.

Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits

Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ 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.

School of Hospitality Core Courses: 46 credits

Students will take 15 courses (46 credits) in the School of Hospitality curriculum.

BVG 2015 - Beverage Management Principles Credits: 3
EVT 2010 - Introduction to The Event Industry Credits: 3
HLDR 1000 - Introduction to Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 1040 - Hospitality and Tourism Technology Credits: 3
HLDR 2200 - Quality Service Leadership Credits: 3
HLDR 3200 - Talent Leadership Credits: 3
HLDR 3250 - Managerial Accounting for Hospitality 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 3980 - Internship in Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 4100 - Hospitality Law and Risk Management Credits: 3
HLDR 4340 - Hospitality Industry Analytics Credits: 3
HTL 1010 - Hotel Industry Fundamentals Credits: 3
RST 2200 - Foodservice Management Fundamentals Credits: 4

Hospitality Leadership Major Courses: 18 credits

Students will take 6 courses (18 credits) in the School of Hospitality curriculum.

EVT 4030 - Advanced Planning and Risk Management Credits: 3
HLDR 3010 - Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Credits: 3
HLDR 3500 - Hospitality Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
HLDR 4000 - Cost Control for Hospitality and Tourism Credits: 3
HLDR 4400 - Strategic Management for Hospitality Credits: 3
HTL 4000 - Current Trends in Lodging Industry Credits: 3

Food and Beverage Concentration: 19 credits

Students who opt to complete this concentration do not need to take the Hospitality Leadership Major Courses.

Students will take 6 courses (19 credits) in the School of Hospitality curriculum.

HLDR 3500 - Hospitality Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
HLDR 4000 - Cost Control for Hospitality and Tourism Credits: 3
RST 3905 - Farm to Table Sustainability Credits: 3
RST 4100 - Applied Foodservice Operations Credits: 4
BVG 3010 - Beers of the World Credits: 3
or
BVG 3613 - Wine Fundamentals Credits: 3
BVG 3220 - Beer and Food Credits: 3
or
BVG 4633 - Wine and Food Credits: 3

Senior Experience: 3 credits

HLDR 4800 - Applied Hospitality and Tourism Concept Development Credits: 3

Summary of Requirements

Without Concentration

General Studies Requirements	33 credits
ESSJ Requirement	0-3 credits
School of Hospitality Core Courses	46 credits
Major Core Courses	18 credits
Senior Experience	3 credits
Unrestricted Electives	17-20 credits
Total for the Hospitality Leadership Major, B.S.	120 credits

With Concentration

General Studies Requirements	33 credits
ESSJ Requirement	0-3 credits
School of Hospitality Core Courses	46 credits
Food and Beverage Concentration	19 credits
Senior Experience	3 credits
Unrestricted Electives	16-19 credits
Total for the Hospitality Leadership Major, B.S.	120 credits

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ 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.