Hospitality Management Undergraduate Major (BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
This program is available at the following locations:
- Ecampus
- OSU-Cascades (hybrid)
The undergraduate curriculum in hospitality management provides students with the knowledge necessary to become leaders, executives and owners in the hospitality industry. The course work provides students with skills in service, operations management, hospitality technology, food and beverage operations as well as basic business fundamentals in marketing and accounting.
Major Code: 291
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Identify and evaluate diverse career opportunities in hospitality, describe principles of guest service, and understand key operational processes and technologies in hospitality management.
- Apply customer service skills, role-play scenarios to resolve complaints, and recommend human resource strategies that enhance employee performance and customer satisfaction.
- Analyze case studies to evaluate operational, global, and diversity challenges in hospitality, and compare different inventory and management systems for effectiveness.
- Develop, present, and critique strategic and marketing plans for hospitality businesses, integrating key management and marketing principles to achieve organizational goals.
- Reflect on challenges to foster personal and career growth in hospitality management by participating in internships, undergraduate research, or classroom projects with industry and documenting key learning experiences.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Core | ||
| HM 101 | INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY | 4 |
| HM 210 | HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| HM 230 | LODGING MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| HM 235 | HOSPITALITY LABOR | 4 |
| HM 310 | INTERNSHIP II | 3 |
| HM 320 | SERVICE AUTOMATION AND TECHNOLOGY | 4 |
| HM 321 | HOSPITALITY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY | 4 |
| HM 325 | ONLINE MARKETING AND REPUTATION MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| HM 340 | VACATION PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| HM 410 | HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP III | 3 |
| HM 420 | REVENUE MANAGEMENT AND PRICING | 4 |
| HM 425 | ADVANCED RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP | 4 |
| HM 430 | SERVICE MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| HM 470 | ^ADVANCED HOSPITALITY | 4 |
| Business & Skills Core | ||
| BA 160 | +COB CAREER AND MAJOR EXPLORATION | 1-4 |
| or BA 381 | +PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | |
| BA 226Z | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW | 4 |
| BA 260 | FOUNDATIONS OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET | 4 |
| BA 252 | MANAGING INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM PERFORMANCE | 4 |
| or BA 251 | +MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS | |
| BA 311 | +FRAMING YOUR CAREER PLAN | 1 |
| BA 314 | SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 4 |
| BA 315 | ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING | 4 |
| BA 360 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| BA 390 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 4 |
| BA 398 | +SUSTAINABLE CAPITALISM: EXPLORING POWER, PROSPERITY, AND JUSTICE | 3 |
| or BA 396 | +MARKETS AS SOCIAL STATUS SYSTEMS | |
| COMM 111Z | +*PUBLIC SPEAKING | 4 |
| ECON 201Z | +*PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 4 |
| MTH 245 | +*MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | 4 |
| Remaining Core Ed and Electives 1 | 79-82 | |
| Total Credits | 180 | |
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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
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Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
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Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course
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Students may choose to complete the optional Ecotourism and Sustainability Specialization as part of their elective credits
Ecotourism and Sustainability Specialization
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TRAL 353 | NATURE, ECO, AND ADVENTURE TOURISM | 4 |
| SUS 350 | +*SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES | 4 |
| SUS 420 | SOCIAL DIMENSIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY | 3 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
Major Code: 291
Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on the Academic Advising page.
Bachelor of Science
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BA 160 or BA 381 | +COB CAREER AND MAJOR EXPLORATION or +PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 1-4 |
| HM 101 | INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY | 4 |
| WR 121Z | +*COMPOSITION I | 4 |
| Core Ed: Transitions | 2 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Winter | ||
| HM 230 | LODGING MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| MTH 111Z | +*PRECALCULUS I: FUNCTIONS | 4 |
| Core Ed: Arts & Humanities General | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 111Z | +*PUBLIC SPEAKING | 4 |
| HM 235 | HOSPITALITY LABOR | 4 |
| MTH 245 | +*MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BA 252 or BA 251 | MANAGING INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM PERFORMANCE or +MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS | 4 |
| ECON 201Z | +*PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 4 |
| HM 320 | SERVICE AUTOMATION AND TECHNOLOGY | 4 |
| Core Ed: Scientific Inquiry & Analysis | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Winter | ||
| BA 226Z | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW | 4 |
| Core Ed: Difference Power & Oppression Foundations | 3-4 | |
| Core Ed: Scientific Inquiry & Analysis | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BA 260 | FOUNDATIONS OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET | 4 |
| HM 210 | HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BA 360 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| HM 325 | ONLINE MARKETING AND REPUTATION MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| Core Ed: Arts & Humanities Global | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| BA 311 | +FRAMING YOUR CAREER PLAN | 1 |
| BA 314 | SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 4 |
| HM 340 | VACATION PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| Core Ed: Writing Elevation | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BA 315 | ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING | 4 |
| BA 398 or BA 396 | +SUSTAINABLE CAPITALISM: EXPLORING POWER, PROSPERITY, AND JUSTICE or +MARKETS AS SOCIAL STATUS SYSTEMS | 3 |
| HM 310 | INTERNSHIP II | 3 |
| HM 321 | HOSPITALITY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BA 390 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 4 |
| HM 420 | REVENUE MANAGEMENT AND PRICING | 4 |
| HM 430 | SERVICE MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| Specialization Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| HM 425 | ADVANCED RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP | 4 |
| Core Ed: Seeking Solutions | 3-4 | |
| Specialization Course or Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HM 410 | HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP III | 3 |
| HM 470 | ^ADVANCED HOSPITALITY | 4 |
| Specialization Course or Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 180 | |
Bachelor of Arts
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BA 160 or BA 381 | +COB CAREER AND MAJOR EXPLORATION or +PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 1-4 |
| HM 101 | INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY | 4 |
| WR 121Z | +*COMPOSITION I | 4 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| Core Ed: Transitions | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| HM 230 | LODGING MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| MTH 111Z | +*PRECALCULUS I: FUNCTIONS | 4 |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| Core Ed: Arts & Humanities Global | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 111Z | +*PUBLIC SPEAKING | 4 |
| HM 235 | HOSPITALITY LABOR | 4 |
| MTH 245 | +*MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | 4 |
| Language 113 | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BA 252 or BA 251 | MANAGING INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM PERFORMANCE or +MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS | 4 |
| ECON 201Z | +*PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 4 |
| HM 320 | SERVICE AUTOMATION AND TECHNOLOGY | 4 |
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Winter | ||
| BA 226Z | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW | 4 |
| Language 212 | 4 | |
| Core Ed: Difference Power & Oppression Foundations | 3-4 | |
| Core Ed: Scientific Inquiry & Analysis | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BA 260 | FOUNDATIONS OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET | 4 |
| HM 210 | HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| Language 213 | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BA 360 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| BA 398 or BA 396 | +SUSTAINABLE CAPITALISM: EXPLORING POWER, PROSPERITY, AND JUSTICE or +MARKETS AS SOCIAL STATUS SYSTEMS | 3 |
| HM 325 | ONLINE MARKETING AND REPUTATION MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| Core Ed: Scientific Inquiry & Analysis | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| BA 311 | +FRAMING YOUR CAREER PLAN | 1 |
| BA 314 | SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 4 |
| HM 340 | VACATION PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| Core Ed: Writing Elevation | 3-4 | |
| BA: Cultural Awareness Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BA 315 | ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING | 4 |
| HM 310 | INTERNSHIP II | 3 |
| HM 321 | HOSPITALITY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY | 4 |
| Core Ed: Arts & Humanities General | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BA 390 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 4 |
| HM 420 | REVENUE MANAGEMENT AND PRICING | 4 |
| HM 430 | SERVICE MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| Specialization Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| HM 425 | ADVANCED RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP | 4 |
| Core Ed: Seeking Solutions | 3-4 | |
| Specialization Course or Elective | 4 | |
| BA: Cultural Awareness Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| HM 410 | HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP III | 3 |
| HM 470 | ^ADVANCED HOSPITALITY | 4 |
| Specialization Course or Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 180 | |
- *
Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
- +
Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
- ^
Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course