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Introduction to Hospitality and Food Industry Management


Course Description

Major components and organizational structure of the hospitality and food industry. An introduction to hospitality and food industry business management principles, sales and marketing principles, financial planning and budgeting principles, and business ethics.


Athena Title

Intro Hospitality Food Ind Mgm


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

-Identify the various segments of the hospitality and food industry. -Recognize the basic management, marketing, and finance skills and knowledge necessary to advance within the hospitality and food industry. - Describe career opportunities in the hospitality and food industry.


Topical Outline

I. Overview of Segments of Hospitality and Food Industry II. Introduction to Hospitality and Food Industry Business Management Principles III. Introduction to Hospitality and Food Industry Sales and Marketing Principles IV. Introduction to Hospitality and Food Industry Financial Planning and Budgeting V. Introduction to Business Ethics in the Hospitality and Food Industry VI. Career Opportunities


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