Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Do you love to travel and immerse yourself in diverse cultures? Whether sailing the seas on a cruise ship, running a hotel, restaurant, quaint bed and breakfast, or working in a corporate office, the tourism and hospitality management program prepares students to succeed in the world of travel and tourism - one of the world's fastest growing industries.
Tourism and Hospitality ranks in the top three industries in all 50 states. Travel and tourism in the United States is a $1.3 trillion industry and is among the nation's largest employers with 13 million direct travel-related jobs. If you are interested in organizing events, making sure conferences go smoothly, and ensuring that hotels run like a well-oiled machine, tourism and hospitality management is the program for you.
Possible Careers: Cruise Director, Casino Manager, Event Planner, Restaurant Owner, Meeting and Convention Management
To graduate with a degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, you must complete the following: Tourism & Hospitality Management Degree Program Checklist (Downloadable PDF)
Program Summary Credit Hours
| Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education | 34 |
| College of Business Core | 24 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Management Core | 23 |
| Required Electives | 12 |
| Free Electives | 27 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 |
General Education Cognates
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 250 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| MLNG 225 | Beginning Spanish I | 5 |
| Economics Choice - Choose 1 | ||
| ECON 201 | Principles of Economics: Micro | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Economics: Macro | 3 |
In addition to requirements specific to the student’s Tourism and Hospitality Management degree, FHSU requires every student to demonstrate foundational skills and perspectives that allow graduates to understand the relationship of their chosen field with other fields and society. The "General Education Cognates" section specifies 11 hours that must be completed within the FHSU general education program.
College of Business Core - 24 Hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 203 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BCOM 210 | Business Communication for Professional Development | 3 |
| BCOM 300 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| BCOM 301 | Strategic Business Communication | 3 |
| GBUS 204 | Business Law I | 3 |
| MGT 301 | Management Principles | 3 |
| MGT 611 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MKT 301 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
Tourism and Hospitality Management Core - 23 Hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THM 620 | Tourism and Hospitality Management | 3 |
| THM 621 | Tourism and Hospitality Marketing | 3 |
| THM 622 | Service and Operations Management | 3 |
| THM 625 | International Hospitality: Problems and Planning | 3 |
| THM 629 | Tourism and Hospitality Industry Internship | 3 |
| THM 632 | Sustainable Tourism & Events | 3 |
| MLNG 226 | Beginning Spanish II | 5 |
Required Electives - 12 Hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THM 601a | Special Topics in THM: Revenue Management | 3 |
| THM 601b | Special Topics in THM: Foundations of Wine | 3 |
| THM 623 | Meetings, Conventions, & Events Management | 3 |
| THM 624 | Hotel and Resort Management | 3 |
| THM 626 | Food and Beverage Management | 3 |
| THM 627 | Casino Management | 3 |
| THM 628 | Health and Wellness Tourism | 3 |
| THM 630 | Spa Facility and Destination Management | 3 |
| MKT 610 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
Free Electives - 27 Hours
Ask your Advisor about earning a Minor or Certificate!
Earn a Minor
Some Recommendations: (others possible)
Business Communication (21 hrs)
Marketing (21 hrs)
Entrepreneurship (21 hrs)
Management (21 hrs)
Leadership Studies (21 hrs)
Earn a Certificate
Some Recommendations: (others possible)
Professional Development (9 hrs)
Social Media Marketing (12 hrs)
Global Studies (6 hrs)
Tourism & Hospitality Marketing (12 hrs)