MANAGEMENT (GENERAL)

Prerequisite Coursework

Prerequisite Coursework: (12 hours)
The following courses must be completed with a C minus or better:

MAC 1105 (3) College Algebra
HFT 1000 (3) Introduction to Hospitality
ECO 2013 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics OR ECO 2023 (3) Principles of Microeconomics
CGS 2100 (3) Microcomputer Applications for Business OR CGS 2518 (3) Spreadsheets for Business (preferred)

Note: State-wide common prerequisites are always under review. For the most current information and for acceptable alternative courses, visit the “Common Prerequisites Manual.” This is available from the “Student Services” section of
Requirements for Progression to the Upper-Division Major
Admission to the limited access hospitality programs requires the following:
1) completion of at least 52 semester hours;
2) a cumulative grade point average on all college work attempted of at least 2.50; and
3) satisfactory completion of all required prerequisite coursework.

Requirements

Major Program of Studies at FSU: (39 hours)
Community college courses may not be substituted for 3000/4000 level courses.

All courses must be completed with a grade of C minus or better

Lower-Division Requirement: (3 hours)
HFT 1000 (3) Introduction to Hospitality

This course is a Term 4 milestone. Transfer students must complete it in their first term of enrollment at FSU.

Major Program of Studies at FSU: (39 hours)
Students must earn a C minus or better and a minimum GPA of 2.00 in courses used to satisfy the Hospitality and Tourism Management major requirements.

All of the following (27 hours):
HFT 3424 (3) Hospitality Financial Analysis
HFT3431 (3) Hospitality Managerial Accounting
HFT 3603 (3) Law for Hospitality Operations
HFT 3806 (3) Introduction to Food and Beverage Management
HFT 4224 (3) Hospitality Leadership and Ethics
HFT 4253 (3) Lodging & Luxury Hotel Management
HFT4471 (3) Revenue Management in Hospitality
HFT4502 (3) Integrated Marketing for Hospitality
HFT 4802 (3) Catering Management

Hospitality and Tourism Management majors must complete a minimum of 3 credit hours of HFT3941 (Management Internship). Majors may complete additional credit hours (up to 12 total) of HFT3941 (Management Internship) and use them as substitutes for Elective Requirements (listed below). Students must have a total of 12 credit hours from HFT3941 + Elective Requirements.

Hospitality electives from the following list of courses: (9 hours)
HFT 2060 (3) Coffee, Tea & International Culture
HFT 2061 (3) Ales, Lagers & International Culture (Multicultural X course)
HFT 2062 (3) International Wine and Culture (Multicultural X course)
HFT 2063 (3) Distilled Spirits & International Culture
HFT 2080 (3) International Protocol (Multicultural Y course)
HFT 2452 (3) Supply Management
HFT 2716 (3) International Travel & Culture (Multicultural X course)
HFT 2890 (3) International Food & Culture (Multicultural X course)
HFT 3240 (3) Managing Services Organizations
HFT 3242 (3) Communication in Hospitality
HFT 3270 (3) Resort Operations
HFT 3275 (3) Resort Development
HFT 3515 (3) Services Marketing & Research
HFT 3519 (3) Convention Services & Event Management
HFT 3542 (3) Event Management
HFT 3700 (3) Tourism Management & the Environment
HFT 4064 (3) Ales/Lagers and Culture
HFT 4205 (3) Conversational Spanish for Hospitality Managers
HFT 4866 (3) Wine and Culture
HFT 4930r (3) Special Topics in Hospitality

Required Work Experience:
Students enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism Management major must complete at least one thousand (1,000) hours of work experience in the hospitality industry. The work experience must be completed at the post-secondary level. Students must register for HFT 4941 Field Study in Hospitality Administration in their final semester to document this work experience. Students are required to complete 3 semester hours of Management Internship credit (HFT 3941r) as part of their work experience.

Computer Skills Competency: (0 hours beyond prerequisites)
CGS 2100 (3) Microcomputer Applications for Business or CGS 2518 (3) Spreadsheets for Business.

Oral Communication Competency: (3 hours beyond other requirements)
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met through with a University approved college-level course.

Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Total Hours Required 120
General Education 36*
Prerequisite Coursework 12*
Major Coursework 39
Minor Coursework 0
Computer Skills 0 beyond prerequisites
Oral Competency 3 beyond major coursework
Electives to bring total hours to 120

*Some Prerequisite courses may also be counted as part of General Education requirements.