HMG40100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management

(3 units)

This course is designed to advance students in their chosen career by giving them a broad foundation of hospitality industry knowledge. The focus of this class will be on the people, companies, and positions that make up the hospitality industry in the twenty-first century. Therefore, this class will cover many facets and segments of the industry including hotels and restaurants and new growth areas such as event management, meeting planning, cruising, theme parks, and gaming entertainment. By the end of the course, the students will have a holistic understanding of the complex array of key players that compose this industry.