Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management - Bachelor of Science (Online)

Core Courses

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
General Education
Area I: Communications
English Composition - Level 1
Choose one from the following:4
Composition I4
Composition I Honors4
Composition I4
English Composition - Level 2
Choose one from the following:3
Professional and Technical Communication Honors3
Writing in the Humanities and Social Science3
Professional and Technical Communication Honors3
Advanced Technical and Professional Communication3
Oral Communication
Choose one from the following:3
Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture3
Introduction to Communication3
Public Speaking3
Introduction to Communication Honors3
Area II: Mathematics
MATH 1350GIntroduction to Statistics 13
Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences 10
Survey of Economics3
Macroeconomic Principles
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Tourism3
Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course (4 credits) 2
Area V: Humanities 23
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 23
General Education Elective 23-4
Any "G" course, excluding Area I and crosslisted courses
Viewing A Wider World 36
Departmental/College Requirements
HRTM 1130Introduction to Hospitality Management3
HRTM 1310Safety, Sanitation and Health in the Hospitality Industry 81
HRTM 1320Food Production and Service Fundamentals3
HRTM 2130Hotel Operations I3
HRTM 3210Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Marketing3
HRTM 3220Hospitality and Travel Law3
HRTM 3230Hospitality Leadership Management3
HRTM 3310Quantity Food Production and Service4
HRTM 3410Hospitality Management Accounting3
HRTM 3910Professional Development1
HRTM 4135Hospitality Facilities Management3
HRTM 4410Hospitality Cost Control3
HRTM 4910HRTM Internship Seminar1
HRTM 4998Hospitality Internship1
HRTM 4999Senior Capstone Experience 43
Departmental Electives12
Select 12 credits of Professional Departmental Electives in consultation with your HRTM Faculty Mentor 5
Non- Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW) 6
ACES 1120Freshman Orientation1
ACCT 2110Principles of Accounting I3
Any MKTG #300 and above3
MGMT 309Human Behavior in Organizations3
MGMT 332Human Resources Management3
Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 6, 719
Total Credits120-121
1

MATH 1350G Introduction to Statistics is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1350G first.

2

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. Please consult your HRTM faculty mentor to select appropriate courses. 

3

 Viewing A Wider World Requirement - Two courses in two different colleges, with at least one from outside ACES. See list of approved courses in the catalog. (300+ level courses with a "V" behind them.) See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list.

4

Complete during final semester.

5

Departmental Electives (the following are typical offerings):

6

It is highly recommended that students take BFIN 341 Financial Analysis and Markets as an elective course. You will need assistance from HRTM to receive a prerequisite waiver to enroll in it.

7

 It is strongly suggested that students use their elective credits to earn a minor such as Marketing, Business Administration, Food Science and Technology, Human-Animal Interaction, or a Language.

*Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.

8

Students may waive HRTM 1310 Safety, Sanitation and Health in the Hospitality Industry if they show prove of a valid, not-expired ServSafe Food Safety Manager certificate. They will need to show continued proof of manager or food handler's certification in order to serve food to the public in HRTM 1320 Food Production and Service FundamentalsHRTM 3310 Quantity Food Production and ServiceHRTM 4320 Restaurant Operations Management and HRTM 4110 Meetings, Conventions and Special Events

9

HRTM 1320 Food Production and Service Fundamentals is offered online for NMSU Global students every other summer. Please make sure to take it during the years it is offer or substitute an equivalent transfer course.

10

NMSU Global students may substitute an equivalent transfer course or HRTM 4996 Special Topics - Quantity Food Production and Service (offered each Fall) for HRTM 3310 Quantity Food Production and Service

A Suggested Plan of Study for Students

This roadmap assumes student  placement in ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
HRTM 1130 Introduction to Hospitality Management 3
HRTM 1310 Safety, Sanitation and Health in the Hospitality Industry 1
ACES 1120 Freshman Orientation 1
MATH 1215 Intermediate Algebra 3
Choose one from the following: 3
Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture
Introduction to Communication
Public Speaking
Introduction to Communication Honors
Choose any General Education course from Area V or VI 2, 3 3
 Credits14
Spring
HRTM 1120G Introduction to Tourism 3
ENGL 1110G Composition I 4
ECON 1110G
Survey of Economics
or Macroeconomic Principles
or Principles of Microeconomics
3
Any General Education from Area V or Area VI 2, 3 3
Elective Course 4 3
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
HRTM 2130 Hotel Operations I 3
Choose one from the following: 3
Professional and Technical Communication Honors
Professional and Technical Communication Honors
Advanced Technical and Professional Communication
Writing in the Humanities and Social Science
MATH 1350G Introduction to Statistics 1 3
General Education Elective 2 3
Any "G" course excluding Area I and crosslisted courses
Any Area III- Laboratory Science Course 2 4
 Credits16
Spring
HRTM 3230 Hospitality Leadership Management 3
ACCT 2110 Principles of Accounting I 3
Any 300-level Marketing Course 3
Elective Course 4 3
HRTM Departmental Elective 3
 Credits15
Summer
HRTM 2120 Food Production and Service Fundamentals 9 3
 Credits3
Third Year
Fall
HRTM 3210 Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Marketing 3
HRTM 3410 Hospitality Management Accounting 3
HRTM 3310 Quantity Food Production and Service 10 4
Any Viewing a Wider World course 5 3
Elective Course 4 3
 Credits16
Spring
HRTM 3220 Hospitality and Travel Law 3
HRTM 3910 Professional Development 1
MGMT 332 Human Resources Management 3
Any HRTM Departmental Elective 6 3
Any Viewing a Wider World course 5 3
 Credits13
Summer
HRTM 4998 Hospitality Internship 1
 Credits1
Fourth Year
Fall
HRTM 4910 HRTM Internship Seminar 1
HRTM 4410 Hospitality Cost Control 3
HRTM 4135 Hospitality Facilities Management 3
MGMT 309 Human Behavior in Organizations 3
HRTM Departmental Elective 6 3
Elective Course 4 3
 Credits16
Spring
HRTM 4999 Senior Capstone Experience 3
Departmental Elective Courses 6 6
Elective Courses (if needed to reach 120 credits) 4 4
 Credits13
 Total Credits123
1

MATH 1215 Intermediate Algebra is the required prerequisite for MATH 1350G, is students place directly into MATH 1350G Introduction to Statistics then they can take an elective in it's place.

2

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.

3

Students must take only one Area V and one Area VI course.

4

 It is strongly suggested that students use their elective credits to earn a minor such as Marketing, Business Administration, Food Science and Technology, Human-Animal Interaction, or a Language.

*Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.

5

See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.

6

Departmental Electives (the following are typical offerings):