School of Business - Catalog - Norfolk State University

Dr. Moncef Belhadjali, Interim Dean
Dr. Macki Sissoko, Associate Dean
(757) 823-8920

The School of Business Mission Statement

“The mission of the School of Business at Norfolk State University is to provide quality education to produce successful, ethical, competitive and innovative leaders for the global environment by focusing on high-quality instruction, research and service.”

Accreditation

Norfolk State University’s School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International). AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide and is the hallmark of excellence in business education.

Programs of Study

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is offered in Accountancy and in Business. Within the Business major there are seven concentrations: Business Intelligence & Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Services, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing. The School also administers the B.S. degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Business Core

Students who pursue a B.S. degree in either Accountancy or Business must complete the following core courses that are listed below. These courses are intended to give the student a fundamental understanding of the essential areas of business management. Students should complete all lower-level (100 and 200-level series) Core courses prior to enrolling in courses numbered 300 or higher.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ACC 201	Principles of Financial Accounting	3
ACC 202	Principles of Managerial Accounting	3
BUS 175	Intro to Business & Entrepreneurship	3
BUS 281	Legal Environment for Business	3
BUS 330	Business Communication	3
BUS 270	Business Statistics	3
BUS 376	Statistics & Quantitative Methods	3
ECN 211	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECN 212	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
BUS 387	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3
BUS 360	Corporate Finance	3
BUS 365	Organizational Behavior & Theory	3
BUS 476	Operations Management	3
BUS 478	Strategic Management	3
BUS 375	Management Information Systems-Ecommerce	3
BUS 366	Principles of Marketing	3
Total Credits		48

Admission Requirements

The School of Business uses the same standards for admission as the University. Non-matriculating students may not take courses in the School of Business without the consent of the Associate Deans and Dean.

Students transferring courses to NSU may be granted advanced standing. (See Transfer Credit below.)

Curriculum Regulations

All freshman and sophomore-level (lower division) courses in the curriculum must be completed before enrolling in junior and senior-level (upper division) courses. A letter grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses offered in the School of Business. In addition, a letter grade of “C” or higher must be earned in the non-business courses listed below.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENG 101	College English I	3
ENG 102	College English II	3
MTH 131	Pre-Calculus for Business Majors	3
MTH 132	Calculus for Business Majors	3
ENG 285	Public Speaking	3
SEM 101 & SEM 102 & SEM 201	Spartan Seminar 101 and Spartan Seminar 102 and Spartan Seminar 201	3
Total Credits		18

Transfer Credit

Credits transferred to Norfolk State University from other AACSB-International accredited colleges or universities may be accepted as substitutes for equivalent courses in a School of Business curriculum, without restriction. Credits transferred to NSU from colleges or universities not accredited by AACSB may be accepted as substitutes only for those courses determined to be equivalent to lower division courses. Credits transferred to NSU from the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) will be accepted as substitutes for equivalent courses, according to the Norfolk State University/Virginia Community College System Transfer Guide. Exceptions to this policy could result from testing or other validation procedures established by the Dean of the School of Business. At least 50 percent of business course credits must be earned at NSU.

Attendance Policy

All students must attend class in accordance with the NSU attendance policy stated in the Student Handbook. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from class or a grade of “F.”

Course Load

In order to ensure that students have the best chance of successfully pursuing their studies, the maximum permissible course load for all majors will depend on, among other considerations, their current cumulative grade point average. The following course load limitations are suggested:

Course Load
Cumulative G.P.A.	Maximum Hours
Below 2.000	12
2.000 - 2.490	15
2.5000 or above	18

Scholarships

The School of Business awards a limited number of scholarships each year to students who show high promise and/or demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Special scholarship programs in the School of Business include Bank of America, Thelma M. Hayes Endowment, Wal-Mart Leadership, Haughton Scholarship fund, and the Holley/Osborne Endowment. Students interested in applying for scholarships may contact Ms. Lauren Smith, Dean's Office at the School of Business: lmsmith@nsu.edu.

Student Organizations

Various student organizations exist in the School of Business and are designed

to develop the competent and visionary business leaders of tomorrow;
to create student interest in various career opportunities in business and government; and
to encourage improvement in scholarship and community/professional service.

Student organizations include the following:

Pi Sigma Epsilon (Marketing)
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Honor Society
Finance and Banking Club
Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners
Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM)
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

School of Business Advisory Council

The School of Business Advisory Council operates as an external group to review policies, procedures, and programs offered by the School of Business. The Council also advises the Dean on strategic issues and promotes the establishment of business and community partnerships.

Ernest M. Hodge Center for Entrepreneurship

Vacant, Director
(757) 823-8920

The Ernest M. Hodge Center for Entrepreneurship provides leadership programs and resources that enable NSU to serve local businesses while immersing students in the entrepreneurial experience. Through multidisciplinary student/ faculty teams, the Center offers knowledge and technical assistance to businesses in the Hampton Roads region. The goal is to strengthen and expand the number and quality of minority- and women-owned, growth-oriented, and technology-driven businesses in the area.

Most prominently, the Hodge Center’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program (EIRP) is a first for the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The EIRP enables students to serve as consultants to prospective entrepreneurs as well as to actual for- and not-for-profit businesses seeking growth opportunities in Hampton Roads. In the case of the former, students assist hopeful entrepreneurs as they perform market research, develop business plans, investigate sources of financing, and launch their new ventures. In the latter instance, guided by clients’ senior executives and NSU faculty, EIRP students develop solutions to today’s complex business problems and present their recommendations to management. All majors are welcome.

School of Business Programs

School of Business Courses

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Accounting
Business
Tourism and Hospitality Management

Accounting

ACC 201 Principles of Financial Accounting (3 Credits)

Study of the fundamental principles and concepts of accounting used in the preparation of financial statements. Emphasis on service and merchandising companies.

ACC 201H Hnrs Principles of Financial Accounting (3 Credits)

Study of the fundamental principles and concepts of accounting used in the preparation of financial statements. Emphasis on service and merchandising companies.

ACC 202 Principles of Managerial Accounting (3 Credits)

Continuation of ACC 201. Emphasis on accounting for partnerships and corporations, long term debt, analysis of financial statements, statement of cash flows, and introductions to management accounting.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-201. Take ACC-201.

ACC 301 Intermediate Accounting I (3 Credits)

Rigorous study of the methodology and underlying theory of financial accounting. In-depth analysis of valuation alternatives and their effect on income measurement.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-202.

ACC 301H Honors Intermediate Accounting I (3 Credits)

Rigorous study of the methodology and underlying theory of financial accounting. In-depth analysis of valuation alternatives and their effect on income measurement.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-202.

ACC 302 Intermediate Accounting II (3 Credits)

Continuation of ACC 301. In-depth study of the accounting theory and principles surrounding the valuation of accounts in the financial statement.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-301.

ACC 315 Federal Income Tax I (3 Credits)

Study of the basic concepts of federal income taxation and related reporting requirements. Emphasis on the taxation of individuals.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-202.

ACC 316 Federal Income Tax II (3 Credits)

Study of the basic concepts of federal income taxation and related reporting requirements as they apply to partnerships and corporations. Emphasis on the formation, operation, dissolution, and reorganization of corporations.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-315.

ACC 330 Accounting Systems (3 Credits)

Study of the analysis, design, and implementation of computerized accounting systems. Emphasis on internal control and reporting. Design issues will be explored through an integrated computerized accounting system.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-301. Take BUS-284.

ACC 412 Advanced Accounting II (3 Credits)

Accounting for partnerships, home offices, branches, combinations, and consolidations. Emphasis on foreign currency translation and other aspects of international accounting.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-411.

ACC 412H Honors Advanced Accounting II (3 Credits)

Accounting for partnerships, home offices, branches, combinations, and consolidations. Emphasis on foreign currency translation and other aspects of international accounting.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-411.

ACC 413 Cost Accounting (3 Credits)

Study of cost accounting systems, product costing, and inventory valuation. Emphasis on the use of accounting data as an aid in managerial planning and control.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-202. Take BUS-284.

ACC 414 Auditing (3 Credits)

Rigorous study of the examination of financial statements by independent auditors within the framework of generally accepted accounting principles using generally accepted auditing standards.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-302. Take BUS-284.

ACC 418 Governmental/Not-For-Profit Accounting (3 Credits)

Theory and application of accounting within governmental and not-for-profit organizations including fund allocations.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-302.

Business

BUS 175 Intro to Business & Entrepreneurship (3 Credits)

Introduction to the world of business and the integrative nature of business activities, business topics germane to both corporate and entrepreneurial environment, including the impact of globalization. Emphasis on the decision-making process in various business functions.

BUS 175H Honors Intro Business/Entrepreneurship (3 Credits)

BUS 200 Intro to Personal Finance (3 Credits)

This course provides the fundamentals of personal finance needed to successfully achieve desired personal goals. It covers a wide range of financial topics: planning process, goal setting, time value of money, and tax planning.

BUS 200H Intro to Personal Finance (3 Credits)

BUS 270 Business Statistics (3 Credits)

Methods of collecting, tabulating, graphing, and interpreting statistical data, measures of central tendency and variability. Elementary probability with emphasis on binomial and normal distributions, sampling methods, estimating and hypotheses testing.

Prerequisites: Take MTH-132

BUS 270H Honors Business Statistics (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: Take MTH-132.

BUS 281 Legal Environment for Business (3 Credits)

Survey of the Anglo-American legal system, the American court system, criminal law, tort law, contracts, property law, the law governing business organizations, and governmental regulation of business. Emphasis on the legal, ethical, social, and political environment.

BUS 284 Advanced Microcomputing (3 Credits)

Exploration of complex spreadsheet problems, sensitivity analysis, and the use of database management systems within microcomputer software.

BUS 284H Honors Advanced Microcomputing (3 Credits)

Exploration of complex spreadsheet problems, sensitivity analysis, and the use of database management systems within microcomputer software.

BUS 300 Internship (3 Credits)

Supervised work experience in an approved business environment. Students will submit a proposed work plan at the start of the experience and a paper detailing the experience after its completion.

BUS 304H Honors Info. Systems Analysis & Design (3 Credits)

Introduction to concepts and methods used in the analysis and design of business information systems. A study of the SDLC phases and project management concepts.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-375 or MIS-375

BUS 310 Risk Management (3 Credits)

Introduction to the theory of insurance, types of personal and business coverage, and the analysis of business risks and risk-bearing from the standpoint of risk reaction, risk reduction, risk elimination, and risk evaluation.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366. Take FNC-360.

BUS 330 Business Communication (3 Credits)

Techniques for writing management-oriented internal and external communications. Emphasis on theory, planning, oral and written presentations, audience perceptions, data organization, media selection, and preparation techniques for business letters.

BUS 350 The Ethics of Management (3 Credits)

This course will focus on issues and perspectives of right and wrong in American business. Students will survey various philosophical approaches, values, moral reasoning, and social responsibility to determine ethical behavior and morality.

BUS 360 Corporate Finance (3 Credits)

Study of the major finance functions of modern corporations, including the need for funds to finance the acquisition of various assets such as receivables, inventories, plants, and equipment.

Prerequisites: Take ACC-202. Take ECN-212.

BUS 362 Investments (3 Credits)

Introduction to investment analysis which analyzes the various types of business and public securities and portfolio management concepts, including international diversification.

Prerequisites: Take FNC-360.

BUS 363 Financial Institutions (3 Credits)

Fundamentals of financial institutions with emphasis on the actual operations and business of commercial banks, mutual savings banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions and other financial institutions.

Prerequisites: Take FNC-360.

BUS 365 Organizational Behavior & Theory (3 Credits)

Study of organizational behavior and the various social units including individuals, groups, and organizations. Exploration of relevant theories of the relations and processes among individuals, in and between groups, and in and between organizations.

Prerequisites: Take PSY-210.

BUS 365H Honors Organizational Behavior & Theory (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: Take PSY-210.

BUS 366 Principles of Marketing (3 Credits)

Survey of the field of marketing, concentrating on the marketing mix. Significant emphasis on the relationship between marketing activities and the consumer, the ethical and international aspects of marketing in entrepreneurial and corporate environments.

BUS 366H Honors Principles of Marketing (3 Credits)

BUS 367 Consumer Behavior (3 Credits)

Study of customer characteristics needed to write an effective marketing plan. Emphasis on both the household customer and organizational customers in relation to positioning, promotion, and marketing strategy.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366.

BUS 368 Human Resources Management (3 Credits)

Focus on administering change within organizations through the training and developing of human resources. Experiential activities enhance the development of leadership skills in the training process.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365.

BUS 370 Total Quality Management (3 Credits)

Introduction to quality management in manufacturing and service organizations with emphasis on the evolution of quality movement worldwide, TQM and "Quality First" Paradigms. Students are exposed to quality principles from a global perspective.

Prerequisites: Take DSC-270.

BUS 374 Programming in Visual Basic (3 Credits)

Study of Visual Basic development, language syntax, and programming in an event-driven environment.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-284.

BUS 375 Management Information Systems-Ecommerce (3 Credits)

Study of functional information systems, e-commerce concepts, and ethical issues in MIS and E-commerce.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-284.

BUS 375H Hnrs Management Info Systems-Ecommerce (3 Credits)

Study of functional information systems, e-commerce concepts, and ethical issues in MIS and E-commerce.

BUS 376 Statistics & Quantitative Methods (3 Credits)

Introduction to regression techniques and analysis of variance in decision-making; contingency tables, decision analysis, management science models, decision-making process, and linear programming.

Prerequisites: Take MTH-132. Take BUS-270.

BUS 386 New Venture Finance (3 Credits)

In-depth analysis of the process of funding an entrepreneurial venture with a critical examination of the decisions and alternatives based on their impact on firm value.

Prerequisites: Take FNC-360.

BUS 387 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 Credits)

Introduction to the important characteristics of entrepreneurs that relate to successful business start-ups, with emphasis on self-evaluation, effective decision-making skills, and practical aspects of a successful business start-up. A requirement is a written assignment on business plans based on a potential future business venture.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366.

BUS 387H Honors Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366. Take FNC-360. Take MGT-365.

BUS 390 Business Database Management (3 Credits)

Introduction to the design and development of database systems. Exploration of the database environment; relational aspects of the database theory; structured query language features of SQL server.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-284. Take Mis-284.

BUS 391 Intro to Data Analytics & Big Data (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to the different data analytics techniques and tools available to solve real-world problems. In addition, the students will learn about the characteristics of big data and software tools available.

BUS 395 Intro to Personal Financial Planning (3 Credits)

BUS 396 Intro to Blockchain: Foundations (3 Credits)

This course studies the essential components of blockchain, its applications, and potential values and risks. Students will understand the basics of blockchain, the use cases of blockchain applications such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger in various business domains.

BUS 400 Independent Study (3 Credits)

Supervised independent project designed to explore a single topic in a one-to-one learning relationship with a faculty member.

BUS 410 Leadership & Diversity in Management (3 Credits)

Focus on how individuals and organizations can effectively, efficiently, and productively adapt to the challenges of diversity in the workforce and in the customer base.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365.

BUS 411 Salesmanship (3 Credits)

Study of the principles and techniques of personal selling and sales presentations including sales policies and the problems involved.

BUS 412 Marketing Management (3 Credits)

Study of the organization and management of marketing with emphasis on strategic decision making for entrepreneurs and corporate entrepreneurs.

BUS 413 Principles of Retailing (3 Credits)

Provide a basic understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in the operations of retail business. Major areas of discussion include types of retail institutions, retail locations management, international retailing and the legal and ethical aspects.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366.

BUS 414 Advertising (3 Credits)

Study of the fundamental principles of communication as they apply to marketing and promotion including management of the promotional mix, advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, publicity, and point of purchase.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366.

BUS 415 International Management (3 Credits)

Analysis of the operations and the managerial, strategies of various types of businesses in the, international setting. Focus on the intellectual,, political, social, economic, and moral issues that, business and government leaders must face.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365.

BUS 416 International Marketing (3 Credits)

Analysis of marketing principles relating to international marketing organizations, marketing channels, channels of distribution, selling, and pricing.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366.

BUS 417 International Business (3 Credits)

Analysis of the operations and managerial strategies of various types of businesses in the international setting. Emphasis on the socio-cultural, economic, competitive, political-legal and ethical issues that business and government leaders must face.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366. Take MGT-365.

BUS 419 Networking (3 Credits)

Introduction to current networking technology. Exploration of OSI reference model, basic network designs, network components, network architectures, network operations, network administration and support, network hardware and software installation.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-284. Take MIS-284.

BUS 420 Organizational Change & Development (3 Credits)

Study of the knowledge base and competencies to be leaders or effective participants in organizational change efforts. Exposure to various models, determinants, and processes of effective change efforts.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365.

BUS 420H Honors Organizational Change (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365.

BUS 421 Web Application Development E-Business (3 Credits)

Study of current technologies for designing and developing Web-based e-business applications. Topics include Active Server Pages, Script languages, and database integration.

Prerequisites: Take MIS-372. Take MIS-374. Take MIS-378.

BUS 423 Decision Support & Data Mining (3 Credits)

Study of decision support systems and data mining concepts and techniques. Application tools include MS Excel VBA, Power Pivot, and Python.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-375. Take MIS-375.

BUS 430 Retirement Planning (3 Credits)

A study of the personal and employee-sponsored retirement plans, and the selection of available options to achieve the client's retirement goals.

BUS 431 Information Systems Analysis and Design (3 Credits)

Introduction to concepts and methods used in the analysis and design of business information systems. A study of the SDLC phases and project management concepts.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-375. Take MIS-375.

BUS 431H Honors Info Systems Analysis and Design (3 Credits)

Introduction to concepts and methods used in the analysis and design of business information systems. A study of the SDLC phases and project management concepts.

Prerequisites: Take MSY-375. Take MIS-375.

BUS 435 Compensation (3 Credits)

Examination of wage and salary administration and fringe benefit management in organizations including wage and salary administration, job evaluation procedures, compensation plans, fringe benefit analysis and planning.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-368.

BUS 440 Taxes and Estate Planning (3 Credits)

A study of the legal, tax, financial and non-financial aspects of the estate planning process, covering topics such as trusts, wills, probate, advanced directives, charitable giving, wealth transfers, and related taxes.

BUS 465 Small Business Management (3 Credits)

Integration of entrepreneurial topics into comprehensive plans and/or suggestions for starting a business and solving problems. Requirements include completion of the business plans and presentation for approval, and participation in a small business computer simulation.

Prerequisites: Take ENT-387.

BUS 469 Entrepreneurship-In-Residence (3 Credits)

The Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program is an integrative senior-level applied experience. The EIRP enables students to serve as consultants to prospective entrepreneurs as well as to actual businesses.

Prerequisites: Take ENT-387. Take MGT-365. Take MKG-366. Take FNC-360.

BUS 474 Intermediate Financial Management (3 Credits)

This course builds on and reinforces concepts that were introduced in FNC 360. Among the topics covered are risk measurement and management, capital market theory, capital budgeting, valuation, capital structure theory, and divided policy.

BUS 476 Operations Management (3 Credits)

Analysis of the economic problems of operations management, design of operating systems, forecasting, capacity planning, layout of facilities, materials and project management, planning and scheduling in production systems.

Prerequisites: Take DSC-376.

BUS 476H Honors Operations Management (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: Take DSC-376.

BUS 477 Franchising (3 Credits)

Introduction to the principles and strategies involved in starting and managing a franchise operation, with emphasis on the knowledge of franchise ability, the merits and demerits of franchising, and the rights and obligations of parties involved in franchising.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366.

BUS 478 Strategic Management (3 Credits)

Study of formulating and implementing business and corporate strategic plans and evaluating management strategic performance in complex business environments including the corporate mission and objectives, industry analysis, competitive analysis, and international strategy.

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365. Take MKG-366. Take FNC-360. Take DSC-476.

BUS 478H Honors Strategic Management (3 Credits)

Prerequisites: Take MGT-365. Take MKG-366. Take FNC-360. Take DSC-476.

BUS 488 International Finance (3 Credits)

Analysis of the international monetary system and multi-national firms. Evaluation of the environment of direct foreign investments with emphasis on capital budgeting, working capital management, and sources and instruments of international fund remittances.

Prerequisites: Take ECN-212. Take FNC-360.

BUS 491 Data Analytics & Visualization (3 Credits)

Students will apply data analytics and visualization techniques using tools such MS Power Business Intelligence (PBI) and Tableau.

BUS 492 Business Intelligence (3 Credits)

This course covers advanced business intelligence applications. Students will use software tools such as MS Power Business Intelligence (PBI) and SPSS.

BUS 493 Special Topics in Business (3 Credits)

Examination of trends and emerging issues in dynamic and globalized business world.

BUS 497 Marketing Research (3 Credits)

Focus on problem definition, opportunity analysis, data analysis techniques, and strategies applicable to small business owners.

Prerequisites: Take MKG-366. Take DSC-270.

BUS 499 Cases in Financial Management (3 Credits)

This is a capstone course for finance majors designed to integrate all the material offered under the finance curriculum and reinforce material learned in previous courses.

Prerequisites: Take FNC-474.

BUS 499H Honors Cases in Financial Management (3 Credits)

This is a capstone course for finance majors designed to integrate all the material offered under the finance curriculum and reinforce material learned in previous courses.

Prerequisites: Take FNC-474.

Tourism and Hospitality Management

THM 100 Prof Career Hospitality Industry (3 Credits)

This first course in professional development will provide in-depth discussion and experience in professional development within the hospitality industry. It will prepare students with the knowledge of professionalism, business etiquette, self-awareness skills and career planning of goals and objectives. It will provide information for their career, resumes, interviewing skills, and networking communications.

THM 115 Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality (3 Credits)

Overview of various facets of the industry's restaurants, hotels, resorts, travel, tourism, and clubs. Emphasis on general operating procedures and professional management principles with the inclusion of career planning and exposure to role models.

THM 200 Computers in Hospitality (3 Credits)

Study of computer applications used in the hospitality industry. Emphasis on the different software packages available and the programs they run.

THM 205 Sanitation Principles (3 Credits)

Study of sanitation standards for food and beverage establishments, food-handling practices, and micro-organisms and their control.

THM 210 Front Office Management (3 Credits)

Study of principles and procedures used in effective hotel/motel front office management. Emphasis on operation of specific equipment, planning, and forecasting hospitality needs.

THM 212 Fundamentals Nutrition for Food Service (3 Credits)

This course introduces the student to the concepts of food composition, nutrition science, and application of nutrition principles by the food service professional. It provides the student with a basic understanding of human nutrition.

THM 250 Hotel Operations Management (3 Credits)

This course presents best practices and future directions in the hotel industry. Students will gain an understanding based on the flow of the guests' experience including reservation, arrival, registration, service, purchasing, departure, and billing.

THM 280 Mgt of Food and Beverage Operations (3 Credits)

Methods,principles and procedures for efficiently, and effectively managing food service operations., Focuses on cost control, marketing and, managementof human resources.

THM 290 Introduction to Gaming Management (3 Credits)

Overview of the gaming industry, including scope, staffing, security, control, taxation, government, regulations, its interface with the hotel, and the social, economic, and cultural impacts of gaming on host community.

THM 300 Purchasing for the Hospitality Industry (3 Credits)

Exploration of the procedures and practices utilized in purchasing items and services for the hospitality industry. Emphasis on the procurement cycle, legal aspects of purchasing, standards and specifications of items, sources of supplies, and distribution.

THM 320 Cases in Hospitality Management (3 Credits)

Study of strategic management concepts and applications in the hospitality industry. Students learn how to set up, start, and run a hospitality business. In addition, students receive intensive training in the use of cases for decision making.

THM 331 Food, Beverage & Labor Cost Control (3 Credits)

Fundamentals of food, beverage, and labor cost control for hotel and restaurant operations.

THM 351 Event Planning and Management (3 Credits)

Emphasis on organizing, arranging, and operating conventions, trade shows, and concessions. Examination of methods of sales used in booking conventions and trade shows, and division of administrative responsibility in their operation.

THM 381 Facilities Layout & Design (3 Credits)

Study of hospitality facilities, layouts, and designs; exterior and interior; building systems; space allocations; equipment; and budgets.

THM 391 Internship in Hospitality (3 Credits)

On-the-job experience at a hospitality industry employer. Minimum of 250 clock hours required.

THM 401 Club and Resort Management (3 Credits)

Survey of the organization and management of member-owned and proprietary private clubs and resorts. Study of relationship between board of directors, management, employees, club committees, and club members.

THM 402 Management by Menu (3 Credits)

Principles of menu planning applied to the food services industry, including the menu and financial success, the menu and marketing, measuring menu effectiveness, menu writing procedures, and menu analysis and feasibility.

THM 403 Catering Management (3 Credits)

This course will offer an overview of food service catering in an on- and off-premise environment.

THM 440 Hospitality Sales and Advertising (3 Credits)

Study of hospitality sales and marketing with emphasis on practical sales techniques, proven approaches to selling to targeting markets, and marketing role in sales.

THM 462 Hospitality Human Resource Management (3 Credits)

Study of the relationship between individual employees and the hospitality industry. Analysis of human behavior, attitudes, motivation strategies, stress management, employee wages, and productivity.

THM 481 Hospitality Property Management (3 Credits)

Study of the problems of cost and operation of pest control, security, parking, general cleaning and upkeep, laundry, fire prevention, pools, tennis courts, and care of guest rooms and public space.

THM 490 Sr Project (3 Credits)

Emphasis on providing the student with the opportunity to engage in a research project designed to showcase competence and developed managerial knowledge.

Prerequisites: Take HRM-391. Take HRM-391L.

THM 494 Restaurant Franchising (3 Credits)

Emphasis on the unique difference between franchise and company-owned properties and the application of special techniques required to manage these differences.