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    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Hospitality Management, BS


The University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee approved a change to this program during the academic year. Please refer to the Catalog Addendum  for more information.

The Bachelor of Science with a major in hospitality management gives you a solid academic education combined with extensive training in hospitality business skills, using the best modern technology. You can also gain insight into the industry through field trips, attending special lectures and meeting executives in our executive-in-residence program.


Degree requirements

The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science.

Hours required and general/school requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum  in the Academic policies  section of this catalog and the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism  requirements.

Major requirements


CHMT core, 9 hours


Other course requirements:


HMGT 2460 , Nutrition Science, is recommended (satisfies a portion of the Life and Physical Sciences requirement).

Minor requirements


None.

Electives


Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements .

Other requirements


A maximum of 24 hours of technical credit may be used for the degree.

GPA requirements


  • It is required that students entering the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism have a minimum grade point average of at least 2.0 on all courses completed at UNT.
  • A grade of C or above must be earned in each merchandising and hospitality management course completed in residence or transferred to UNT. This includes all courses with prefixes CMHT, DRTL, EDEM, HFMD, HMGT, MDSE, and RETL.
  • Academic requirements for graduation with a BS from the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism include:
    1. A minimum of 2.0 grade point average in the professional field, with minimum grades of C required in all CMHT, DRTL, EDEM, HFMD, HMGT, MDSE, and RETL courses.
    2. A minimum of 2.0 grade point average in all courses completed at UNT.
    3. A minimum of 2.0 grade point average in all work attempted, including transfer, correspondence, extension and residence work.

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
HMGT 1500 - Orientation to the Hospitality Industry   3 hours    HMGT 1450 - Principles of Nutrition   3 hours   
American History core   3 hours  HMGT 1470 - Introduction to Professional Food Preparation   3 hours   
Communication core   3 hours HMGT 2460 - Introduction to Nutrition Science   3 hours   
Creative Arts core   3 hours American History core   3 hours
Mathematics core   3 hours Communication core   3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
HMGT 2280 - Hospitality Accounting I - Financial   3 hours    HMGT 3260 - Resort and Club Management   3 hours   
Government/Political Science core   3 hours  Component Area Option A core   3 hours 
Language, Philosophy and Culture core   3 hours  Government/Political Science core   3 hours 
Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours  Tourism Course for HMGT Major 3 hours 
Social and Behavioral Sciences core   3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
HMGT 3200 - Hospitality Industry Law   3 hours    CMHT 3950 - Creating Consumer Experiences   3 hours   
HMGT 3251 - Restaurant Operations   3 hours    HMGT 3300 - Hospitality Industry Marketing and Sales   3 hours   
HMGT 3700 - Hotel Operations   3 hours    HMGT 3860 - Foundations in Leading Hospitality Organizations & Talent   3 hours   
HMGT Major Elective Course 3 hours  HMGT Analytical Major Course 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  HMGT Major Elective Course 3 hours 
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
HMGT 4480 - Hospitality Industry Finance   3 hours    CMHT 4750 - Managing a Diverse Workforce   3 hours   
HMGT 4600 - Technology and Innovation in Hospitality, Event and Tourism   3 hours    CMHT 4790 - Internship in Merchandising and Hospitality Management   3 hours   
HMGT 4820 - Facilities Planning, Equipment, Layout and Design   3 hours     HMGT 4860 - Hospitality Business Strategies   3 hours   
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  Elective 3 hours 
Total 15 hours  Total 15 hours