Lodging Management Track
Mission of the Lodging Management Track The mission of the lodging management track is to prepare individuals for leadership positions in the dynamic, multi-cultural, domestic and international job market that is the lodging industry through curriculum that integrates both theory and practical experience.
Why Choose the Lodging Management Track The lodging management track takes a hands-on approach to learning by providing innovative classes, creating a solid foundation that is recognized by leading professionals in the lodging industry. We are proud to say that we have a 100% job placement for our students. The program offers classes covering management of people, facilities, and revenue while also keeping up to date with current trends in hospitality and offering students multiple travel opportunities.
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Internship OpportunitiesEach student in the lodging management track has the opportunity to increase their real-world experience in the industry through immersive professional internships throughout the world. Here are some examples of internships that students in the program have completed:
Disneyland Resort- Anaheim, CA Blue Bell Lodge- Custer, South Dakota JW Marriott- San Antonio, Texas Moody Gardens- Galveston, Texas |
Required Track Curriculum Classes and Course DescriptionsHM 230 - Issues in Tourism An overview of the history and implications of travel and tourism focusing on the understanding of tourism from the perspectives of travelers and communities, while identifying tourism’s economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts. HM 362 - Lodging Practicum Supervised experiences in the operational areas of a lodging property. HM 377- Lodging Work Experience A 300-hour planned experience in a lodging operation. HM 424 - Hospitality Marketing & Sales Application of marketing principles to lodging, foodservice, and tourism industry through analysis of marketing mix, marketing strategies, and sales techniques. HM 464 - Lodging Management Systems Analysis and interpretation of key lodging statistics including occupancy percentage, average daily rate, revenue available per room, customer profiles, etc. Overview of forecasting methods and pricing and distribution channel strategies. Emphasis on concepts and practices of revenue management in the hotel/lodging industry. HM 664 - Lodging Management Systems Application of management theories to the lodging industry including yield management, multicultural issues, marketing strategies, environmental issues, and future trends. |
