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HSA - Hospitality Services Admin

HSA 120 Introduction to the Gaming Industry

Overview of gaming industry; including scope, staffing, security, control, taxation, government regulations, and social, economic, and cultural impacts of gaming on host community.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSA 210 Effective Supervision: Principles and Practices

Prepares students to be effective first-line supervisors in a variety of organizational settings by using sound principles and practices applied to basic managerial processes. Identical to MGT 210. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

MGT 210

HSA 240 Introduction to Hospitality Services Administration

Lectures and travel giving a broad introduction to the services industry in the United States and the world. Additional fee required.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSA 245 Wines of the World

This is an introduction to the subject of wine, its history, variety, production, commercial and social role. Course participants gain experience in identifying wines, appraising value, serving, and discussing wines intelligently and constructively in today's era of social responsibility.

Credits
1(1-0)

HSA 297 Special Topics

Selected problems of interest to students which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topics will be listed on students' transcripts.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

HSA 331 Hospitality Industry Information Systems

Concepts and design of information systems and the role of the computer in hotels, restaurants and travel-related industries. Prerequisites: ACC 202; BIS 221; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSA 340 Hospitality Sales

Specialized instruction on how hospitality professionals book business at their properties and deliver outcomes that meet the needs of customers. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: HSA 240.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSA 341 Services Marketing

Planning and implementation of marketing strategy and application of the marketing mix to services including hospitality, banking and health services. Identical to MKT 341. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: MKT 300 or MKT 304; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

MKT 341

HSA 343 Tourism

An examination of where and why the hospitality services industry client travels domestically and abroad, and the economic impact of tourism expenditures. Identical to RPL 343. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

RPL 343

HSA 344 Legal Aspects of Hospitality Services

An analysis of the legal and labor environments of the hospitality services industry. Prerequisites: BLR 202; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSA 348 Franchising

This course explores the major functional areas of franchising, franchising agreements, characteristics of the franchisor and franchisee, franchising opportunities, legal concerns, and franchising strategies. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSA 350 Lodging Operations

A detailed look at the multi-dimensional lodging operations from a manager's perspective. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on a signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSA 390 Field Studies in Hospitality Services Administration

Activities which may include industrial visitations and work study in conference with supervision of cooperating organization, professor and student. Prerequisites: permission of instructor; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSA 397 Special Topics

Selected problems of interest to students which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on the student's transcript. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

HSA 445 Advanced Food and Beverage Systems Management

Studies in advanced management requirements in food and beverage systems. Prerequisites: Completion of FNS 365/366 encouraged; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSA 447 Financial Management in the Hospitality Service Sector

Acquaints the student with current and anticipated financial environment for lodging and food services organizations and develops skills in managing financial resources in the industry. Prerequisites: MGT 258 or 312; ACC 201 or 250, ACC 202 or 255; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSA 490 Hospitality Internship

Full-time summer designed work experience in hospitality operations agreed to by student and faculty coordinator. Detailed written report required. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours completed; HSA major or concentration; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(Spec)

HSA 491 Independent Studies

Directed reading or research on an approved topic. Open to seniors in good academic standing. Prerequisites: prior permission of instructor and department chairperson; 56 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

HSA 542 International Tourism

This course focuses on the strategic management of international tourism in hospitality organizations, associations, and government agencies. Prerequisites: 86 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies or listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSA 546 Management in the Hospitality Service Sector

Management and personnel functions as they relate to the hospitality industry; skills necessary to manage hotels, clubs, resorts; role of food service in these operations. Prerequisites: HSA 350, 447; 86 semester hours completed; admission to Professional Business Studies, listed on signed major or minor.

Credits
3(3-0)

HSA 597 Special Topics

Selected problems of interest to students which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on the student's transcript. Prerequisites: admission to Professional Business Studies and senior standing; 86 hours completed.

Credits
1-6(Spec)