OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
Hospitality Management (B.A.S.) |
Major code BS6190*
Patton College of Education
Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences
Patton Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4400
www.ohio.edu/education/recreation-sport-pedagogy-consumer-sciences/applied-hospitality-management
Thomas (Thom) Stevenson, contact person
hospitality@ohio.edu
Program Overview
Students interested in expanding their career options in hospitality and tourism, or looking to advance in their current jobs and desiring to secure better opportunities in the field would consider this flexible, online program. This opportunity provides students the flexibility to navigate their program with work and personal obligations. Advantages associated with the online program include the opportunity to study from home, lower costs and flexible schedules. For instance, individuals with 9-to-5 jobs can complete assignments in the evening or on weekends. In addition, students taking online courses also develop valuable professional competencies, such as virtual networking and technology skills. The faculty are leading scholars, teachers, and industry professionals who have innumerable global education and global applied experiences in the hospitality and tourism field. The program’s real-world curriculum provides you with an opportunity to examine the various facets of the hospitality and tourism industry. With a cutting-edge curriculum, you will develop the leadership and analytical skills needed to advance your career.
Program Standards
To remain active in this program you must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain overall GPA of 2.0 (C) or better in all hours attempted at Ohio University.
- Earn at least a 2.0 (C) or better in each course listed under Major Requirements.
- Successfully earn at least a C (2.0) in all required HM courses by the end of the third enrollment in each course. Other schools and departments may also limit the number of times you may retake a course.
*This program was previously BS6184 which awarded the Bachelor of Applied Human and Consumer Sciences. Pending Board of Trustees approval (anticipated June 2024), the new program code will be BS6190 and will award the Bachelor of Applied Science.
Admissions Information
For Freshman/First-Year Admission, Change of Program or External Transfer
No requirements beyond University admission requirements. To obtain the documents necessary to change your major or externally transfer into the program you will need to speak with an eCampus Advisor based on students last name at the following link here.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The Hospitality Management program offers academic preparation with an experiential foundation for graduates seeking careers in different sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry including event management, food and beverage services, lodging, private clubs, theme parks, resorts and tourism management or continuing with master’s studies.
Requirements
University-wide Graduation Requirements
Ohio University requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. This program can be completed within that 120-hour requirement. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other university-wide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – University-wide page.
Major Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- RHT 1330 - Food Sanitation and Safety Credit Hours: 1
- RHT 2420 - Accounting Principles for Hospitality Operations Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 3410 - Principles of Tourism Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 3610 - Hotel Operations Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 4390 - Restaurant Operations Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 4850 - Advanced Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management Credit Hours: 3
Required Related Courses
Complete the following courses:
- CONS 2500 - Families as Consumers in Global Communities Credit Hours: 3
- CONS 3100 - Human Resources for Customer Service Leadership Professionals Credit Hours: 3
- CONS 3250 - Principles of Customer Service Credit Hours: 3
- CONS 3450J - Writing in Human and Consumer Sciences Credit Hours: 3
- MKT 2020 - Marketing Principles Credit Hours: 3
Complete one of the following courses:
- T3 4725 - Women and Leadership: Roles and Responsibilities Credit Hours: 3
- T3 4925 - Leadership in Customer Service Credit Hours: 3