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

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Hospitality, Resort, Hotel and Restaurant Administration 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, Resort, Hotel and Restaurant Administration consists of four components: General Education Requirements (44 hours), Core Requirements (24 hours), Track Requirements (18 hours), and Electives* (34 hours).

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)

Core Requirements: 24 Sem. Hrs.

Resort, Hotel and Restaurant Administration Track: 18 Sem. Hrs.

Electives*: 34 Sem. Hrs.

*Students entering the BIS Program with an Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Applied Arts degree from a two-year institution recognized by an accepted institutional accreditor may receive up to 30 hours of transfer credit towards Electives upon verification of such degree. Accepted institutional accreditors include but are not limited to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Other US Department of Education recognized national accreditors which are not listed above may also be considered acceptable.

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