Concentration Overview
The Hospitality CO-OP program is designed to meet the needs of students who desire to obtain leadership positions in the hospitality industry, such as operations managers, department heads, and strategic planners. Hospitality professionals add value to their organizations by integrating academic theory with immersive professional practice, and through the application of data-driven operations, ethical leadership, and applied AI to meet evolving industry demands.
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HSB 255 | CO-OP LOGISTICS | 2 |
| HSB 256 | PROFESSIONAL READINESS | 2 |
| HSB 312 | OPERATIONS IN ACTION | 4 |
| HSB 313 | LEADERSHIP | 4 |
| HSB 314 | TRENDS AND INNOVATION | 4 |
| HSB 315 | STRATEGY AND PLANNING IN ACTION | 4 |
| HSB 316 | APPLIED AI IN INDUSTRY | 4 |
Open Electives
Open elective credit (12.0 hours) is needed to meet the minimum graduation requirement of 192 hours.
Experiential Learning
Hospitality Leadership co-op majors must complete HSB 311 to satisfy the requirement for Experiential Learning in the Liberal Studies Program (or University Honors Program) Requirements.
Liberal Studies Capstone
Hospitality majors in the CO-OP concentration are required to complete a specific BUS 392 topic, consult with an academic advisor or the Director of the School of Hospitality and Sports Business.
Career Management Course
Students are required to complete the Career Course (250) associated with the major. Students who double major may choose the Career Course (250) associated with either major provided that hours for graduation are satisfied. Students should take the Career Course as soon as possible.
Global Business Perspective
If an IB or HSB course is shared between Global Business Perspective and the Hospitality major, additional hours of Open Elective credit are required. Any IB or HSB course must be passed with C- or higher.
Graduation Requirements
All Hospitality & Sports Business (HSB) courses and any other courses used toward the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C- (or PA where specified) and with a combined GPA of 2.000 or higher.