Hospitality, Resort, Hotel and Restaurant Administration, B.I.S.

B.I.S. in Hospitality

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Hospitality prepares students for a variety of rewarding careers in the growing hospitality industry. Equipped with entrepreneurial skills in addition to management, marketing, and strong communication proficiencies, graduates will be well‑positioned for employment at managerial ranks in resorts and spas as well as restaurant and hotels. The program of study for the BIS in Hospitality consists of four components: General Education Requirements (44 hours), Core Requirements (30 hours), Track Requirements (16 hours), and Electives* (30 hours).

Major in Hospitality

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Please note that many majors have specific general education requirements. Please see a faculty advisor in your department if you need further clarification. You will be required to take the following courses to meet your general education and hospitality requirements including:

• ECN 1000. Economics of Social Issues (3 credits)
• PSY 1010. Introductory Psychology (3 credits)
• MAT 2100. Introduction to Statistics (3 credits)

Core Requirements: 30 Sem. Hrs.

• ENG 3580. Professional Writing (3 credits)
• ENTR 2000. Innovation (3 credits)
• ENTR 2100. Growth and Sustainability (3 credits)
• FIN 3000. Finance for Small and Entrepreneurial Businesses (3 credits)
• MGT 3060. Organization and Management (3 credits)
• MGT 4080. Human Resource Management (3 credits)
• MKT 3120. Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
• MKT 4300. Integrated Marketing Communications (3 credits)
• PSY 2700. Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 credits)
• SPE 2000. Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)

Resort, Hotel and Restaurant Administration Track: 16 Sem. Hrs.

• ENTR 4000. Planning and Strategy (3 credits)
• HLTH 2060. Nutrition (1 credit)
• MKT 4200. Personal Selling and Sales Management (3 credits)
• RSA 4400. Tourism and Commercial Recreation (3 credits)
• SOC 4250. Organizations in Society (3 credits)
• SOC 4400. Conflict Management (3 credits)

Electives*: 30 Sem. Hrs.

*Students entering the BIS Program with an Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Applied Arts degree from a regionally-accredited two-year institution may receive up to 30 hours of transfer credit towards Electives upon verification of such degree.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.