Hospitality and Retail Management

Bachelor of Science in Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management

Communicate effectively and appropriately (orally and in writing).
Prepare, maintain, analyze and utilize financial documents and data related to hospitality management organizations.
Discuss, examine, and evaluate management practices in the hospitality industry.
Define, discuss, give examples of, and examine ethical issues related to hospitality management organizations.
Comprehend the social, multicultural, and environmental dimensions of issues facing professionals in hospitality management.

Integrate and appraise the relationships among the various segments of the hospitality and retailing industry.
Prepare, maintain, analyze, and utilize financial documentations and data related to hospitality and retailing management operations.
Discuss, examine and analyze management practices in the hospitality and retailing industry.
Prepare and communicate discipline specific information in written and oral forms.
Locate and accurately interpret current research literature.

Understand central issues, current research, and research needs in hospitality administration.
Comprehend central issues and utilize techniques important to teaching in hospitality administration.
Value the integration of teaching and research.
Analyze the social, multicultural, and environmental dimension of issues facing hospitality professionals in academic and industry settings.

Students will be able to use technology, theoretical concepts, and analytical skills in retail related problem solving and decision making.
Students will be able to demonstrate effective leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Apply marketing research tools/methods to conduct client sponsored retail research projects.
Demonstrate retail management strategies with vendors, customers, associates, and other industry stakeholders.