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HOS-105 Orientation to Hospitality

This course is designed to expose students to the many career choices available within the hospitality industry. Students in Tourism Management, Food and Beverage Management, Hotel and Resort Management and Culinary Arts will meet together once weekly to explore the many facets of the industry they will study. Students will learn career building skills as well as developing a professional network so vital to the hospitality industry. Students will gain input from guest speakers in addition to the faculty to expand exploration beyond the classroom. Development of professional skills through service learning opportunities as well as industry experience will be emphasized throughout the course.

Credits

1

Department

  • Business

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

Course Rotation Schedule

  • Fall: Hyflex
For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

HOS 105: Orientation to Hospitality

Department

Business

Course Description

This course is designed to expose students to the many career choices available within the hospitality industry. Students in Tourism Management, Food and Beverage Management, Hotel and Resort Management and Culinary Arts will meet together once weekly to explore the many facets of the industry they will study. Students will learn career building skills as well as developing a professional network so vital to the hospitality industry. Students will gain input from guest speakers in addition to the faculty to expand exploration beyond the classroom. Development of professional skills through service learning opportunities as well as industry experience will be emphasized throughout the course.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

Lecture2
Lab0
Other0

Grading Scheme

Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall, Spring

First Year Experience Course

Yes

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Produce a professional resume.
  2. Model appropriate professional behavior and attire.
  3. Describe a professional career path for themselves with regard to the training, education, and experience necessary to hold a specific job title.

Topic Outline

  1. Week 1: Welcome and orientation, expectations, and discussion of academic success
  2. Week 2: The hospitality industry: different segments, how they interface, and career opportunities
  3. Week 3: Etiquette and appearance: guest speaker on dressing for success and professional etiquette basics
  4. Week 4: Developing a professional resume and interviewing skills
  5. Week 5: Panel discussion with the Hospitality Advisory Board: networking and developing professional experience
  6. Week 6: Tourism guest speaker (topic TBD)
  7. Week 7: Food and beverage guest speaker (topic TBD)
  8. Week 8: Hotel and resort guest speaker (topic TBD)
  9. Week 9: Academic advisement, presentation on developing credentials, degrees, and requirements, and career path assignment
  10. Week 10: Food and beverage guest speaker (topic TBD)
  11. Week 11: Hotel and resort guest speaker (topic TBD)
  12. Week 12: Thanksgiving break
  13. Week 13: Tourism guest speaker (topic TBD)
  14. Week 14: Open date
  15. Week 15: Wrap-up and discussion of the next semester and beyond