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Hospitality Management Curriculum

• MGMT 518: Management of Information Technology (3 credits)

  Administration of the information systems function. Includes impact of the function, control of information systems resources, and evaluation of projects (cost/benefit analysis).

  ECON 528: Managerial Economics (3 credits)

  Application of microeconomic tools to business decision making; topics include theoretical and empirical demand and cost functions, pricing under various market conditions and regulatory constraints, short run and long run planning, and domestic and international conditions influencing the firm’s profitability and growth.

  MGMT 590: Policy Formulation, Strategy, and Administration (3 credits)

  Capstone course. Emphasis is on integrated application of MBA core courses concepts. Problem analysis and decision making at an integrative level are stressed.

  QMET 510: Data Analysis (3 credits)

  Business application of multivariate methods, non-parametric methods, factor analysis, logistic regression, cluster analysis, and data mining procedures using a computer statistical package.

  FNAN 522: Advanced Financial Management and Policy (3 credits)

  Application of analytical techniques to the firm’s investment, financing, and dividend decisions in keeping with the objective of maximizing shareholder wealth.

  MKTG 524: Marketing Management (3 credits)

  Provides guidelines for developing marketing plans and programs while emphasizing the application of marketing concepts, tools, and decision making processes.

  ACCT 526: Analytical Methods for Planning and Policy (3 credits)

  Elements necessary in an organization for effective administrative control are covered. Emphasis is on the “use” rather than the “supplying” of accounting data. Completion of MBA 500 or equivalent is required.

• IBUS 540: International Business (3 credits)

  Course provides a framework for understanding broad issues and analyzing specific topics which affect international business activities in an increasingly interdependent world. The course promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to integrating various facets of international business operations.

  MGMT 525: Organizational Behavior and Leadership (3 credits)

  Theory and practices including individual behavior, motivation, group dynamics, organizational structure, quality management, and leadership skills.

  HMGT 520: Feasibility Studies in Hospitality and Tourism (3 credits)

  Introduction to the feasibility research process, including analytical techniques, and researching facts and trends concerning economic and demographic factors that impact the region and tourists. Includes preparation of a feasibility analysis and final written report for a proposed hospitality related development or venture.

  HMGT 540: Global Contemporary Issues in Hospitality and Tourism (3 credits)

  Contemporary and global issues related to the hospitality industry. Examine and analyze relevant industry problems and emerging issues impacting the domestic and global hospitality industry.