Hospitality and Tourism Courses

TAT 121 (3-0-3)

Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

This course explores the development and growth of the hospitality and tourism industry as it relates to the economic, social, and cultural impact on the global marketplace. It includes the structure, role, and interdependence of the industry components.

TAT 140 (3-0-3)

Event Management

This course explores the logistics involved in event planning. It examines scope and size of events in detail. Topics include concept, design, feasibility, marketing, financial management, risk management, staging, staffing, leadership, ethics, technology, safety and security, and careers in this area of the hospitality industry. 
PR/CR: HOT 276 or permission of Division

TAT 231 (0-9-3)

Hospitality & Tourism Management Internship

This course provides an individualized experience in the field of hospitality and tourism. Knowledge and skills developed in the classroom are practiced in real-world industry experiences. Potential career paths are explored. This course requires completion of 135 hours of supervised field work. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. 
PR: Hospitality & Tourism Management major, TAT 121, completion of 30 credit hours, minimum GPA 2.0, and permission of instructor or Dean