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.

TAT 231 (0-9-3)

Hospitality & Tourism Management Internship

This course provides students with the opportunity for concentrated study, observation, and work in the area of individual interest in the field of Hospitality and Tourism Management. An instructor-approved internship is required. The internship allows students to combine classroom theory and real-world industry experience while exploring potential career paths. The course requires completion of 135 hours of fieldwork. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.  
PR: Hospitality & Tourism Management major, completion of TAT 121, completion of 30 credit hours, minimum overall GPA 2.0, and permission of Division.