Field Studies in Hospitality

Course Code:
HOS 350
Course Group(s):
Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry - Integrated, Degree Applicable, Integrative Studies: HRTM Program Options, Responsibility & Expression - Integrated, Social & Cultural Engagement - Integrated
Course Description:
This course that offers students the opportunity to work directly with an outside hospitality organization (hotels, restaurant, tourism associations) to analyze and assess a specific aspect of its business. Within the organization, the students will interview key personnel and review business standards and procedures to understand its current operations. The students will research industry trends, best practice methods, and key performance measures to develop multiple alternatives or business scenarios for the organization to consider. A professional findings report, that discusses the selected solutions along with advantages and disadvantages of each, will be a major deliverable of the course. The course will culminate in the students orally presenting the findings to the organization's management followed by a robust roundtable discussion. Prerequisite: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, RE-I, SC-I.
Credit:
6
Prerequisites:
Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
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