Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Program: International Tourism and Hospitality Management, B.A. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

International Tourism and Hospitality Management, B.A.

 

 

The tourism and hospitality industry is the world’s largest industry as well as the second largest employer.  This is a growing career filed with countless opportunities domestically as well as internationally.  The International Tourism and Hospitality Management major links academic preparation and required internships, providing the ability to apply classroom knowledge to an industry setting.

The curriculum is designed to prepare students for a broad range of roles in the hospitality and tourism industry such as hotel & resort management, restaurant management, event management and tourism management.  The combined liberal arts and management foundation approach, includes a heavy international emphasis.  This unique program provides a comprehensive set of business skills and offers SLU students the opportunity to distinguish themselves as managers capable of growing with a company, fostering change, and developing a global perspective

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Common Body of Knowledge (27-30 credit hours)

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Major Requirements (42 credit hours)

Major Courses: (15 credit hours)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
IHT 425 - Internship in International Hospitality and Tourism (6 credit hours required) 3-12 credits
IHT 498 - Senior Seminar in International Hospitality and Tourism 3 credits
IHT 120 - Introduction to Hospitality Management 3 credits
IHT 130 - Introduction to International Tourism 3 credits

Hospitality Management Specialization (15 credit hours)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
MGT 331 - Management of Human Resources 3 credits

Complete 4 courses from the following choices:

IHT 210 - Guest Service Management 3 credits
IHT 305 - Restaurant Management 3 credits
IHT 310 - Lodging Management 3 credits
IHT 330 - Meetings and Event Management 3 credits
IHT 410 - Resort and Private Club Management 3 credits

International Tourism Specialization (15 credit hours)

Course NameCreditsTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
IHT 315 - Tourism Management 3 credits

Complete 4 courses from the following choices:

IHT 205 - Traveling the World for Fun & Profit 3 credits
IHT 340 - Ecotourism 3 credits
IHT 350 - Heritage Tourism 3 credits
IHT 416 - World Destinations I: Americas, Caribbean, Europe 3 credits
IHT 417 - World Destination II: Asia, Pacific, Australia, Africa and Middle East 3 credits

Electives

Complete 2 Hospitality Management or International Tourism courses that are not in your Specialization.

Business Electives

Complete any (2) 300/400 level business courses.

General Elective Credits: Complete enough general elective credit hours to fulfill total hours required for degree completion.

Total Credits: 120

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