60 Credits
Normandale’s Hospitality & Tourism Management program prepares students to lead businesses in the hospitality and tourism industry. The program concentrates on developing the interpersonal communication, conceptual-creative, leadership, technical and administrative skills needed to lead hospitality and tourism businesses towards current profitability and sustainability in the future.
Graduates in Hospitality & Tourism Management go on to positions such as hotel general manager, conventions manager, event manager, rooms division director, housekeeping/maintenance director, hotel sales and marketing director, banquet/catering manager, restaurant/bar manager, tourism manager, etc. Upon completion of a degree, students may go on to obtain a bachelor's degree in hospitality and tourism management or related programs.
By completing the traditional degree program, students satisfy all requirements to apply for and obtain the Food and Beverage Management, Hotel Operations Management, and Sustainable Tourism Management certificates.
Core Courses – 32 Credits
| BUSN 1133 | Current Trends in Tourism | 1 cr |
| BUSN 1134 | Sustainable and Responsible Tourism | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1152 | Hotel Operations Management | 4 cr |
| BUSN 1154 | Food and Beverage Management and Cost Control | 4 cr |
| BUSN 1157 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management | 4 cr |
| BUSN 1158 | Convention and Meeting Planning Management | 4 cr |
| BUSN 1159 | Hospitality Sales and Marketing Management | 4 cr |
| BUSN 2150 | Revenue Management for Hospitality and Tourism | 4 cr |
| BUSN 2097 | Internship in Hospitality & Tourism | 2-4 cr |
Additional Required Courses – 28 Credits
| ENGC 1101 | College Writing | 4 cr |
| BUSN 1107 | Leadership in the Workplace | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1201 | Information Technology Concepts and Business Software 1 | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1210 | Exceptional Customer Service | 3 cr |
Complete one of the following four courses:
Complete one of the following two courses:
Note: Students considering a bachelor's degree should take
ACCT 2251.
Complete one of the following two courses:
Complete 5-6 credits from Goal areas 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10.
If needed, complete additional courses to reach 60 college-level credits total.