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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

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

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Leadership prepares students for leadership roles in lodging, food and beverage, event, and related service organizations. The curriculum emphasizes applied learning, operational management, and strategic decision-making grounded in contemporary industry practice. Students develop competencies in service leadership, business analytics, finance, marketing, human capital, and technology. One or more optional concentrations-Brewery Operations, Event and Meeting Management, Hotel/Lodging Management, or Food and Beverage-allow students to tailor the degree to their professional interests. The program’s flexible design supports transfer and part-time students while maintaining a clear pathway to degree completion.

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 is required for graduation.
Comply with all University Graduation Requirements for a bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or above.
Students may complete the B.S. in Hospitality Leadership with or without a concentration.
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.

Hospitality Leadership Major Required Common Core: 30 credits

All students take the following courses regardless of their concentration selection.

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 3500 - Hospitality Entrepreneurship 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

Concentration Options Selection

Students must select between the no concentration option or a specific concentration.

No Concentration Option Required Courses: 25 credits

Students who don’t select a concentration are required to complete these courses for the major.

BVG 2015 - Beverage Management Principles Credits: 3
EVT 2010 - Introduction to the Event Industry Credits: 3
HLDR 3600 - Organizational Leadership for Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 3980 - Internship in Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 4340 - Hospitality Industry Analytics Credits: 3
HTL 1010 - Hotel Industry Fundamentals Credits: 3
HTL 4100 - Revenue Management Credits: 3
RST 2200 - Foodservice Management Fundamentals Credits: 4

No Concentration Option Elective Courses: 6 credits

Students are required to complete six credit hours from the courses listed.

HLDR 0370 - Study Abroad in Hospitality Credits: 0
HLDR 3400 - Facilities Operations Credits: 3
HLDR 3700 - Culture and Consumer Choice in Global Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 3950 - Product and Service Promotion for Hospitality Credits: 3

No Concentration Option Senior Experience: 3 credits

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

Brewery Operations Concentration Required Courses: 40 credits

Students who declare the Brewery Operations Concentration must complete the following courses.

BIO 1080 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIO 1090 - General Biology Laboratory I Credits: 1
BIO 2000 - Introductory Microbiology for Nursing Credits: 4
BREW 2350 - Brewery Mechanics Credits: 3
BREW 3010 - Beers Of The World Credits: 3
BREW 3810 - Sensory Quality Analysis of Beer Credits: 3
BREW 3850 - Brewery Operations Credits: 3
BREW 4010 - Beer Styles and Service Credits: 3
BREW 4220 - Brewing Fermentation Credits: 3
BREW 4350 - Applied Brewing Science And Technology Credits: 3
BVG 3750 - Alcohol Beverage Law Credits: 3
CHE 1100 - Principles of Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 2100 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Credits: 4

Brewery Operations Concentration Senior Experience: 3 credits

BREW 4850 - Applied Brewery Operations Credits: 3

Event and Meeting Management Concentration Required Courses: 28 credits

Students who declare the Event and Meeting Management Concentration must complete the following courses.

HTL 1010 - Hotel Industry Fundamentals Credits: 3
RST 2200 - Foodservice Management Fundamentals Credits: 4
BVG 2015 - Beverage Management Principles Credits: 3
EVT 2010 - Introduction to the Event Industry Credits: 3
EVT 3000 - Event Catering Strategies Credits: 3
EVT 4020 - Event and Meeting Contracting Credits: 3
EVT 4200 - Global Meetings and Events Credits: 3
EVT 4300 - Event Design Experience and Strategy Credits: 3
HLDR 3980 - Internship in Hospitality Credits: 3

Event and Meeting Management Concentration Elective Course: 3 credits

Students are required to complete three credit hours from the courses listed.

HLDR 0370 - Study Abroad in Hospitality Credits: 0
HLDR 3400 - Facilities Operations Credits: 3
HLDR 3700 - Culture and Consumer Choice in Global Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 3950 - Product and Service Promotion for Hospitality Credits: 3

Event and Meeting Management Senior Experience: 3 credits

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

Food and Beverage Management Concentration Required Courses: 26 credits

Students who declare the Food and Beverage Management Concentration must complete the following courses.

BVG 2015 - Beverage Management Principles Credits: 3
EVT 2010 - Introduction to the Event Industry Credits: 3
HLDR 3980 - Internship in Hospitality Credits: 3
HTL 1010 - Hotel Industry Fundamentals Credits: 3
RST 2500 - Basic Baking Skills Credits: 3
RST 2200 - Foodservice Management Fundamentals Credits: 4
RST 3905 - Farm to Table Sustainability Credits: 3
RST 4100 - Applied Foodservice Operations Credits: 4

Food and Beverage Management Concentration Requirement: 3 credits

Students are required to complete one of these courses.

BREW 3010 - Beers Of The World Credits: 3
BVG 3613 - Wine Fundamentals Credits: 3

Food and Beverage Management Concentration Elective Course: 3 credits

Students are required to complete three credit hours from the courses listed.

HLDR 0370 - Study Abroad in Hospitality Credits: 0
HLDR 3400 - Facilities Operations Credits: 3
HLDR 3700 - Culture and Consumer Choice in Global Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 3950 - Product and Service Promotion for Hospitality Credits: 3

Food and Beverage Management Concentration Senior Experience: 3 credits

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

Lodging Management Concentration Required Courses: 28 credits

Students who declare the Lodging Management Concentration must complete the following courses.

BVG 2015 - Beverage Management Principles Credits: 3
EVT 2010 - Introduction to the Event Industry Credits: 3
HLDR 3980 - Internship in Hospitality Credits: 3
HTL 1010 - Hotel Industry Fundamentals Credits: 3
HTL 2600 - Casino and Gaming Management Credits: 3
HTL 3500 - Resort Operations Credits: 3
HTL 4000 - Current Trends in Lodging Industry Credits: 3
HTL 4100 - Revenue Management Credits: 3
RST 2200 - Foodservice Management Fundamentals Credits: 4

Lodging Management Concentration Elective Course: 3 credits

Students are required to complete three credit hours from the courses listed.

HLDR 0370 - Study Abroad in Hospitality Credits: 0
HLDR 3400 - Facilities Operations Credits: 3
HLDR 3700 - Culture and Consumer Choice in Global Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 3950 - Product and Service Promotion for Hospitality Credits: 3

Lodging Management Concentration 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
Hospitality Leadership Common Core	30 credits
Required Courses	25 credits
Elective Courses	6 credits
Senior Experience	3 credits
Unrestricted Electives	20-26 credits
Total for the Hospitality Leadership Major, B.S.	120 credits

With Brewery Operations Concentration

General Studies Requirements	33 credits
ESSJ Requirement	0-3 credits
Hospitality Leadership Common Core	46 credits
Required Courses	40 credits
Senior Experience	3 credits
Unrestricted Electives	11-20 credits
Total for the Hospitality Leadership Major, B.S.	120 credits

With Event and Meeting Management Concentration

General Studies Requirements	33 credits
ESSJ Requirement	0-3 credits
Hospitality Leadership Common Core	30 credits
Required Courses	28 credits
Elective Course	3 credits
Senior Experience	3 credits
Unrestricted Electives	20-26 credits
Total for the Hospitality Leadership Major, B.S.	120 credits

With Food and Beverage Management Concentration

General Studies Requirements	33 credits
ESSJ Requirement	0-3 credits
Hospitality Leadership Common Core	30 credits
Required Courses	26 credits
Select One Course	3 credits
Elective Course	3 credits
Senior Experience	3 credits
Unrestricted Electives	19-25 credits
Total for the Hospitality Leadership Major, B.S.	120 credits

With Lodging Management Concentration

General Studies Requirements	33 credits
ESSJ Requirement	0-3 credits
Hospitality Leadership Common Core	30 credits
Required Courses	28 credits
Elective Course	3 credits
Senior Experience	3 credits
Unrestricted Electives	20-26 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.