Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Program Overview

Southeast Missouri State University's hospitality management degree equips students with a comprehensive understanding of industry principles and practices. Through a blend of core courses, electives, and hands-on experiences, graduates develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills essential for success in the hospitality sector. With a 98% successful outcomes rate and a mean annual salary of $56,000, the program prepares students for rewarding careers in hotels, resorts, event planning, and other hospitality-related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

A hospitality management degree from Southeast Missouri State University prepares students for rewarding careers in the hospitality industry. Graduates can find employment in hotels, resorts, event planning, wineries, travel agencies, and convention and visitor bureaus. The program's objectives are to provide students with:

• A strong foundation in the principles and practices of hospitality management
• The skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the hospitality industry
• The ability to think critically and solve problems
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to communicate effectively with guests and colleagues

Outline:

The hospitality management program at Southeast Missouri State University consists of 45 credit hours of coursework. The program's curriculum includes:

• Core courses in hospitality management, including:
• Introduction to Hospitality Management
• Foundations of Culinary Practices
• Introduction to Beverage Management
• Meeting & Event Management
• Lodging Operations
• Hospitality Cost Control
• Hospitality Law
• Advanced Culinary Practices
• Advanced Lodging Operations
• Hosp Sales & Marketing
• Hospitality Strategic Management
• Quantity Food Production, Processes, & Management
• Internship in Hospitality Management
• Electives in hospitality management, including:
• Topics in International Business
• Hospitality Design I
• Principles of Entrepreneurship
• Independent Study in Hospitality Management
• Managing & Developing Talent
• Leadership in Management
• Improving Team Performance
• International Management
• Professional Selling
• International Marketing

Assessment:

Students in the hospitality management program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Projects
• Presentations
• Papers
Students must also complete a 9-credit hour internship in the hospitality industry.

Teaching:

The hospitality management program at Southeast Missouri State University is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Role-playing exercises
• Field trips
The program also offers a number of unique opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, including:
• The Cardinal Club, a student-run restaurant
• The Hospitality Management Club
• The Southeast Missouri Hotel and Lodging Association

Careers:

Graduates of the hospitality management program at Southeast Missouri State University are prepared for a variety of careers in the hospitality industry, including:

• Hotel manager
• Resort manager
• Event planner
• Winery manager
• Travel agent
• Convention and visitor bureau manager
The program's graduates have a 98% successful outcomes rate, with many finding employment in the hospitality industry within six months of graduation. The mean annual salary for graduates of the program is $56,000.