Hospitality and Tourism, B.S.

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Program Description

The Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism prepares students to become professionals in our dynamic, growing and exciting industry. Travel and tourism has become available to more of the world’s population and the demand for hospitality managers is exploding. A degree in Hospitality and Tourism provides our students with the knowledge they need about the industry, people, and management. Combined with work experience, this preparation will provide many opportunities in companies around the world. The industry is looking for smart, dedicated people to help lead their growth in this booming environment.

This program focuses on the people skills, problem solving skills, and creativity needed to be an excellent hospitality professional. Understanding why people are seeking “the good life” is critical to delivering superior services that bring the guest back for return visits. We want to instill that “can do attitude” employers are seeking. This major is great for anyone seeking a non-routine career that features variety, complexity and excitement.

This career provides opportunities to grow and improve your life while improving the experiences of the people you serve. Many jobs offer varied responsibilities where life is exciting, interesting and every day is different through meeting and serving people from all over the world. The Hospitality, Leisure, and Tourism sector is the world’s largest employer and employment opportunities abound all over the globe.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a Hospitality and Tourism, B.S. will be able to:

Analyze and generate effective, sustainable solutions based on evidence and technology and provide relevant references.
Demonstrate significant knowledge of effective leadership and teamwork strategies, management skills, and evaluation of service quality and consumer needs through investigation and practical experience.
Articulate clearly (speak and write) ethical, philosophical, historical, and current practices and administrative foundations of the profession.
Demonstrate techniques that contribute to a culture of dignity and respect in the workplace.

Career Possibilities

Food and Beverage Manager
Convention Manager
Guest Relations Manager
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Manager
Rooms Division Manager
Front Desk Manager
Executive Housekeeper
Event Manager
Meetings and Conference Manager
Resort Manager
Country Club Manager
Foodservice Manager
Cruise Ship Manager
Conventions and Visitors Bureau
Food Supplier
Commercial Recreation Entrepreneur
Eco Tourism Professional

Features

Our student-centered department has programs designed for both on campus and online students. Our courses are offered in three formats: hybrid (one day a week in-class instruction with the remainder online), all instruction online, or in-class instruction on the weekends and between quarters. We are dedicated to helping you realize your dreams even if you work full-time. Our friendly, accessible faculty will advise you so that you can meet all requirements in the most efficient manner. We have excellent industry contacts and can help connect you with professional part-time jobs to build your resume while in school. All our faculty have been Leisure and Hospitality industry professionals.

Major Requirements (B.S.)

Consult an advisor in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements at least three times a year. Students must complete 1000 hours of paid or volunteer experience before doing their internship. The major in Hospitality and Tourism consists of 98 units. The B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism requires 180 units.

Footnotes

Prerequisite PSYC 1000 .
Course offered online.

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002 ) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.