Students analyze the hospitality and tourism industry to identify customer wants and needs and develop effective marketing strategies to satisfy them. Emphasis is placed on evaluating hospitality/tourism environments, identifying target markets, building brands, and the marketing functions of defining the product, pricing, promotion (direct and online) and placement/sales.

This course is designed to focus on the planning and managing of events, meetings and conventions. Students will cover the basic techniques and processes behind event planning and meeting management. Emphasis will be given on technical, financial, operational and implementation skills, as well as identifying legal and strategic requirements. Furthermore, the student will be introduced […]

This course explores the management of, and leadership roles within, private city, country, and athletic clubs. Topics include: the general manager function; organizational structure of clubs; membership requirements; the future of clubs; and the relationship of private clubs to the hospitality industry. Students will examine the production and execution of special events, focusing on planning, […]

Students will develop theoretic lenses for understanding ethical issues that confront management in the hospitality and tourism industry while cultivating practical tools for accomplishing personal and organizational goals, and equally exploring how those issues might be handled in ethically defensible ways. This will chiefly be accomplished by way of case studies, self-assessments, experiential exercises, reading, […]

Students will explore careers and components of the tourism and hospitality industries, inclusive of lodging, restaurants, recreation/theme parks, clubs/gaming, and entertainment and events. Using the hospitality perspective, many business principles will be covered, such as: leadership, management, planning, organization, communication, decision-making, and quality control.

Using a combination of management accounting and finance principles, develop your management skills in the area of financial management.  With an emphasis on management decision making, students will consider topics such as financial statement reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, ethics, and internal controls.  Coursework and assignments will be structured to highlight the challenges and opportunities […]

Quantitiative Reasoning Fundamentals provides extra support for students concurrently enrolled in MAT 130 Quantitative Reasoning. The course will review mathematical topics needed to be successful in MAT 130, and will offer students the opportunity to review, ask questions, and receive extra help with the content of MAT 130.

This course provides a rapid review of pre-algebra: integers, fractions and decimals. Placement testing and advising is included at the end of the review to determine the best math placement for the student for the remainder of the semester.

Includes both didactic and practical application of the principles of comprehensive exercise. Learn about the multi-dimensional components of exercise including cardiovascular, flexibility and body composition. Special focus is placed on muscular strength and endurance within the context of a wellness perspective.

A fast paced, invigorating workout to music utilizing specialized “spinning” stationary exercise bikes. Students are able to exercise at their own pace. The class is designed for a wide range of fitness levels.