Interdisciplinary Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Required Courses (9 credit hours):

• MGNT 3431 - Hospitality Industry Overview (3 Credit Hours)
• RECR 3335 - Tourism Management (3 Credit Hours)
• Practical experience/internship (HNRM 4730 , RECR 4790 , or RECR 4830 ) for 3 credits

Elective Courses Credit Hours: 9

(9 credit hours; must take three of the following courses, of which one must be from HNRM and one from RECR)

• MGNT 3432 - Food and Beverage Operations (3 Credit Hours)
• MGNT 3433 - Hotel/Lodging Operations (3 Credit Hours)
• MGNT 3434 - Venue & Event Management (3 Credit Hours)
• MGNT 4432 - Advanced Hospitality Management (3 Credit Hours)
• OSCM 4431 - Supply Management (3 Credit Hours)
• RECR 2530 - Leadership and Programming in Leisure Services (3 Credit Hours)
• RECR 3336 - Heritage Tourism (3 Credit Hours)
• RECR 3337 - International Tourism (3 Credit Hours)
• RECR 3338 - Resort & Commercial Recreation Operations (3 Credit Hours)
• RECR 3430 - Conference and Event Planning (3 Credit Hours)
• RECR 4830 - Selected Topics in Recreation (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 18

Note: If RECR 4830  is used to fulfill the “practical experience” requirement under the Required Courses section, the course cannot also be used as an Elective Course for the purposes of this certificate.

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