BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree
Transform Your Passion for Travel and Hospitality
Our Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management program is designed to prepare you to become a competitive, qualified candidate for positions in the hospitality and tourism industries. You will be taught to incorporate servant leadership, innovation and ethical decision-making into your work as you complete your core business courses. You will also have the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in many important areas of management, such as accounting, finance, marketing and human resources.
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Shape the Future of Global Travel
Begin your journey in hospitality and tourism by cultivating the skills necessary to make a lasting impact on global travel. The hospitality and tourism management online degree aims to help you gain a deep understanding of the industry by providing foundational business knowledge along with courses focusing on hospitality and tourism. You will work to grow and deepen your skills in various areas, including:
- Business communication and critical thinking
- Information literacy and data analysis
- Legal and ethical operations
- Global business
- Hospitality and tourism management
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Online: $485 per credit
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Hospitality and Tourism Course Topics
Our degree in hospitality and tourism management offers a broad-based curriculum specific to the hospitality and tourism industry. This curriculum can help you feel prepared to deliver a quality, memorable experience to your guests, as well as manage a team equipped to do the same. Some of these important topics include:
- Hotel and restaurant management
- Event planning
- Club management
- Tourism destination and activity management
- Revenue management
Career Paths for Tourism and Hospitality Management Degree Graduates
As a hospitality and tourism management graduate, you will be able to apply your new knowledge and skills in the industry to a variety of hospitality-related careers. These include:
- Food service manager
- Entertainment and recreation manager (except gambling)
- Lodging manager
- Personal service manager
Pursue Your Bachelor’s Degree at an Accredited University
GCU has been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to receive a quality education that meets rigorous academic standards. Our accreditation reflects our commitment to excellence in higher education.
General Education Requirements
General Education coursework prepares Grand Canyon University graduates to think critically, communicate clearly, live responsibly in a diverse world, and thoughtfully integrate their faith and ethical convictions into all dimensions of life. These competencies, essential to an effective and satisfying life, are outlined in the General Education Learner Outcomes. General Education courses embody the breadth of human understanding and creativity contained in the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Students take an array of foundational knowledge courses that promote expanded knowledge, insight, and the outcomes identified in the University's General Education Competencies. The knowledge and skills students acquire through these courses serve as a foundation for successful careers and lifelong journeys of growing understanding and wisdom.
Requirements
Upon completion of the Grand Canyon University's University Foundation experience, students will be able to demonstrate competency in the areas of academic skills and self-leadership. They will be able to articulate the range of resources available to assist them, explore career options related to their area of study, and have knowledge of Grand Canyon's community. Students will be able to demonstrate foundational academic success skills, explore GCU resources (CLA, Library, Career Center, ADA office, etc), articulate strategies of self-leadership and management and recognize opportunities to engage in the GCU community.
Course Options
- UNV-103, University Success: 4
- UNV-303, University Success: 4
- UNV-108, University Success in the College of Education: 4
Requirements
Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to construct rhetorically effective communications appropriate to diverse audiences, purposes, and occasions (English composition, communication, critical reading, foreign language, sign language, etc.). Students are required to take 3 credits of English grammar or composition.
Course Options
- UNV-104, 21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy: 4
- ENG-105, English Composition I: 4
- ENG-106, English Composition II: 4
Requirements
Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to express aspects of Christian heritage and worldview. Students are required to take CWV-101/CWV-301.
Course Options
- CWV-101, Christian Worldview: 4
- CWV-301, Christian Worldview: 4
Requirements
Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to use various analytic and problem-solving skills to examine, evaluate, and/or challenge ideas and arguments (mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, physical geography, ecology, economics, theology, logic, philosophy, technology, statistics, accounting, etc.). Students are required to take 3 credits of intermediate algebra or higher.
Course Options
- MAT-154, Applications of College Algebra: 4
- MAT-144, College Mathematics: 4
- PHI-105, 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: 4
- BIO-220, Environmental Science: 4
Requirements
Graduates of Grand Canyon University will be able to demonstrate awareness and appreciation of and empathy for differences in arts and culture, values, experiences, historical perspectives, and other aspects of life (psychology, sociology, government, Christian studies, Bible, geography, anthropology, economics, political science, child and family studies, law, ethics, cross-cultural studies, history, art, music, dance, theater, applied arts, literature, health, etc.). If the predefined course is a part of the major, students need to take an additional course.
Course Options
- HIS-144, U.S. History Themes: 4
- PSY-102, General Psychology: 4
- SOC-100, Everyday Sociology: 4
Core Courses
Course Description
This course provides the foundation of core knowledge within the field of information technology. Topics include technology-centric organizations, the type and role of fundamental information technology systems, data management to include privacy and security, e-business and m-business, hardware, software, and computer networks.
Course Description
In this course, students examine basic accounting concepts and explore how accounting information assists business leaders in making financial decisions that increase profitability and contribute to competitive advantage. There is specific emphasis on the analysis of financial statements in the business decision-making process, budgeting, and factors businesses must consider when determining appropriate pricing of goods and services. Prerequisite: MAT-134, MAT-144, MAT-154, or higher subsequent math course.
Course Description
This course introduces the hospitality and tourism industries and essential guest service and communication skills that ensure efficient delivery of quality services. Students are taught the skills necessary to effectively communicate, meet the service quality expectations of a diverse clientele, and appropriately represent their organizations.
Course Description
This writing-intensive course is a comprehensive study of the legal and ethical issues of concern to business, including those areas of the U.S. legal system that are most relevant to business, such as the law of torts, strict liability, intellectual property, and contract law. It explores the role of ethics and values in business decision making and approaches these subjects from the perspective of the stakeholders as opposed to an economic interpretation of the firm and its responsibilities.
Course Description
This course introduces models and practices used by contemporary marketers in fast-paced, dynamic, domestic and global markets, including the marketing concept and processes for developing, implementing, and assessing the effectiveness of marketing plans. Building from a foundational understanding of consumer behavior and marketing research, students examine the development and implementation of marketing mix strategies and tactics with an emphasis of how marketing integrates within all aspects of business.
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the practical application of descriptive and inferential statistics in business. Topics include probability, probability distributions, the central limit theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. Prerequisite: MAT-134, MAT-144, MAT-154, or higher subsequent math course.
Course Description
This course examines the management of hotel and lodging operations with an emphasis on guest service and improving profitability. Students are introduced to the basics of management in core lodging segments, operational procedures, guest relations, and the relationships between operational departments. Analysis of operational efficiencies to improve organizational outcomes is also addressed. Prerequisite: HTM-200.
Course Description
This course emphasizes the daily operations and management of food and beverage service within the hospitality industry. Students learn principles related to market research, location selection, menu planning and design, financial management, restaurant layout, pricing, purchasing, managing staff, food safety, liquor liability, and menu engineering. An essential element of this course is learning how to turn around a failing restaurant. Prerequisite: HTM-200.
Course Description
This course introduces models and practices used for engagement with customers, prospects, suppliers, and internal stakeholders and the communications strategies and tactics needed to build and sustain long-term and mutually satisfying relationships that add value in today’s economy. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology will also be introduced. Prerequisite: MKT-315
Course Description
This survey course covers the basic concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics. The course begins by addressing the fundamental concepts of scarcity, choice, opportunity cost, and comparative advantage. The course builds on these fundamentals to explain the market forces of supply and demand, market efficiency, the economics of the public sector, and the firm's behavior under competitive market conditions. The second half of the course focuses on basic macroeconomic concepts, including measurement of national income, economic growth, and productivity. In addition, this course covers the monetary system and the classical theory of inflation.
Course Description
This course explores the scope of the events industry, analyzes the functions of an event or meeting planner and demonstrates the relationship between professional service and operational success. Students receive a comprehensive introduction to the complexities of planning and organizing an event and an overview of the nature and scope of the meetings and event industry. Prerequisites: HTM-440 or HOS-440, and HTM-450 or HOS-460.
Course Description
Drawing upon real-world management situations, this course is a study of individual and group behavior in organizations through detailed coverage of the functions of management, individual differences/diversity, leadership, motivation, decision making, organizational design, and organizational change and development. Emphasis is placed on how an understanding of organizational behavior leads to effective management practice.
Course Description
This course is a study of the human resource management function in organizations, including detailed coverage of staffing, organizational development, compensation and benefits administration, and employee relations. Emphasis is placed on how human resource management as a whole enhances organizational performance and success. Prerequisite: HIM-425, MGT-420, or MGT-422HN. Equivalent to AMP-434.
Course Description
This course is an introduction to managerial finance and the financial markets, analysis of financial statements, time value of money, interest rates, asset valuation, assessment of risk, cost of capital, and capital budgeting. Prerequisites: ECN-220, ECN-351, or ECN-361; and ACC-240 or ACC-250.
Course Description
This course focuses on identifying the components of revenue management in order to optimize consumer demand, revenue and profit for the hospitality industry. Students participate in competitive analysis to identify market opportunities and develop pricing and sales mix strategies that support organizational goals. Students learn analytical modeling practices, market segmentation, distribution channel mix, forecasting, and budgeting. The use of industry benchmarking tools and metrics relevant to revenue management are also addressed. Prerequisites: HTM-440 and HTM-450.
Course Description
This course examines the unique elements required for successful private club operations, including governance, membership marketing, member services, recreational and sports activities, club facilities management, and financial performance. Students will gain hands-on experience creating club marketing campaigns, developing member events, and conducting club performance assessments. Prerequisite: HTM-460 or SPT-375.
Course Description
This course explains how the interrelated sectors of the tourism industry can be better prepared to attract and service people travelling for both business and leisure. Students develop strategies for destinations to responsibly manage tourists and their activities. The course will also examine the concept of destination marketing and its role in promoting places for tourism and hosting major events. Prerequisites: HTM-440, HTM-450, and HTM-460.
Course Description
This writing-intensive course serves as the capstone experience in business and management, introducing students to functional, business, and corporate strategy from the perspective of a strategy analyst. Tools and techniques are applied to the student’s previous knowledge of accounting, finance, management, analytics, marketing, economics, entrepreneurship, and leadership acquired through their individual programs of study. Students integrate strategic analysis to demonstrate mastery of a wide variety of business domains. Prerequisites: MGT-420 or MGT-422HN; FIN-210 or FIN-350; and MKT-245 or MKT-315.
- GCU cannot and will not promise job placement, a job, graduate school placement, transfer of GCU program credits to another institution, promotion, salary, or salary increase. Please see the Career Services Policy in the University Policy Handbook.
- Please note that this list may contain programs and courses not presently offered, as availability may vary depending on class size, enrollment and other contributing factors. If you are interested in a program or course listed herein please first contact your University Counselor for the most current information regarding availability.
- Please refer to the Academic Catalog for more information. Programs or courses subject to change
Join Grand Canyon University’s vibrant and growing campus community, with daytime classes designed for traditional students. Immerse yourself in a full undergraduate experience, complete with curriculum designed within the context of our Christian worldview.
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