Hospitality Management (HOSP)
Hospitality Management (HOSP)
In the Hospitality Management program at Cincinnati State, students learn the basics of lodging and restaurant operation, along with event management skills and hospitality management training. Students develop knowledge and skills through classroom instruction, laboratory experience, and cooperative education.
Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Business degree and are prepared for supervisory positions in a variety of hospitality venues.
All Hospitality Management courses are available online, which provides flexibility for students in completing degree requirements. However, the course HRM 105, Food Service Sanitation, must be completed via a proctored exam to qualify for a national certification through the American Culinary Federation.
For more information, please contact the Business Technologies Division at (513) 569-1620.
To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.
Hospitality Management (HOSP)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 100 | Hospitality Careers ( T) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IM 1XX Computer Elective (B) | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT XXX Mathematics Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| BUS 190 | Professional Practices ( T) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HRM 110 | Food and Beverage Cost Control ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM 115 | Rooms Division Management ( T) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ECO 105 | Principles of Microeconomics ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting ( B) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| COMM 1XX Communication Elective (T) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HRM 130 | Food and Beverage Division Management ( T) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| MKT 1XX Marketing Elective (B) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| MGT 220 | Leadership ( T) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRM X9X Cooperative Education Elective: Hospitality Management (T) | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| ACC 102 | Managerial Accounting ( T) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Arts/Humanities Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HRM 135 | Event, Meeting, and Convention Management ( T) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| LAW 101 | Business Law ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| HRM X9X Cooperative Education Elective : Hospitality Management (T) | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| Total Credits: | 56 | 87 | 61 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Survival Skills | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies | 2 |
| FYE 110 | Community College Experience | 3 |
| Computer Elective | ||
| IM 111 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| IM 120 | Electronic Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| IM 200 | Information Systems for Managers | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | ||
| MAT 105 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MAT 111 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 115 | Pre-Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 | 3 |
| MAT 132 | Statistics 2 | 3 |
| MAT 151 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MAT 215 | Business Calculus | 6 |
| MAT 251 | Calculus 1 | 5 |
| MAT 252 | Calculus 2 | 5 |
| Communication Elective | ||
| COMM 105 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Elective | ||
| Any Transfer Module course from ART, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, THE, or COMM 130 | 3 | |
| Marketing Elective | ||
| MKT 101 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 105 | Marketing and Customer Relations | 3 |
| Cooperative Education Electives (4 credit hours required) | ||
| HRM 191 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Hospitality Management | 1 |
| HRM 192 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Hospitality Management | 1 |
| HRM 193 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Hospitality Management | 1 |
| HRM 194 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Hospitality Management | 1 |
| HRM 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Hospitality Management | 2 |
| HRM 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Hospitality Management | 2 |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Hospitality Management (HOSP)
- Demonstrate a working knowledge and application of hospitality terminology, concepts, and ethics.
- Understand the functions of customer service within the organization and external environments and how customer service contributes to organizational attainment of goals and objectives.
- Recognize the management functions of planning, leading, organizing, and controlling.
- Demonstrate skills in creative and critical thinking, written and oral communication, and ethical reasoning that will enable students to interact with employers, suppliers, and customers.
- Demonstrate the ability to comply with current laws, rules, and regulations governing food service, lodging, and tourism.
- Assess and develop individual communication, leadership, and team building skills while recognizing and adapting to the communication, leadership, and team building styles of others.
- Understand how to effectively manage the resources of hospitality operations, including human resources and financial controls.
HRM Courses
HRM 100 Hospitality Careers
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
An introduction to the hospitality industry. Topics include: history, structure, and trends of the hospitality industry; career opportunities; and preparation for cooperative education experience.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score
HRM 105 Food Service Sanitation
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on sanitation and safety in the food service industry. Students complete the ServSafe certification exam as part of this course.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score
HRM 110 Food and Beverage Cost Control
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on food service cost control systems. Topics include: food, beverage, and labor cost control; sales control; and profit and loss analysis.
Prerequisites: AFM 092 or appropriate placement test score
HRM 115 Rooms Division Management
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on rooms division management and operations. Topics include: operating procedures for performing the hotel audit, registration and reservations, hotel rates, posting charges and credits, housekeeping and sanitation, and security.
Prerequisites: None
HRM 130 Food and Beverage Division Management
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on concepts and techniques for food and beverage management and operations. Topics include: leadership and supervision, operating procedures, and internal and external marketing of food and beverage services.
Prerequisites: ENG 101
HRM 135 Event, Meeting, and Convention Management
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on concepts and techniques for effective management of special events. Topics include: event planning, sales processes within catering operations, and negotiating sales and catering contracts.
Prerequisites: HRM 115
HRM 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 100 and co-op coordinator consent
Instructor Consent Required
HRM 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 191
HRM 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 192
HRM 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 193
HRM 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 194
HRM 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Hospitality Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 195
HRM 198 First Year Special Topics in Hospitality Management
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Hospitality Management, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
HRM 199 First Year Independent Project in Hospitality Management
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Hospitality Management that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Hospitality Management faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
HRM 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Hospitality Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 100 and co-op coordinator consent
Instructor Consent Required
HRM 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Hospitality Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 291
HRM 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Hospitality Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: HRM 292
HRM 298 Second Year Special Topics in Hospitality Management
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Hospitality Management, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
HRM 299 Second Year Independent Project in Hospitality Management
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Hospitality Management that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Hospitality Management faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
MGT Courses
MGT 101 Principles of Management
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the history and fundamental concepts of modern management. Topics include: planning, leading, organizing and controlling; global and domestic environments for management; change management; quality management; team management; and communication skills for managers.
Prerequisites: AFL 080 or appropriate placement test score
Ohio Transfer Assurance Guide Approved
MGT 105 Human Resource Management
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the role of the human resource department and the supervisor's role in various human resource functions. Topics include: recruiting, choosing, and training employees; compensation and benefits; performance evaluation; disciplinary actions; and workplace rights and responsibilities.
Prerequisites: None
MGT 120 Entrepreneurship
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on starting and growing new businesses. Topics include: identifying new venture opportunities, evaluating the viability of a new venture, and understanding skills needed for successful business operations. Students prepare a business plan for potential investor review.
Prerequisites: ACC 101
MGT 125 Business Ethics
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on principles of business ethics and moral reasoning. Topics include: corporate disclosure, discrimination, whistle blowing, computer crime, and international ethics.
Prerequisites: None
MGT 130 Project Management
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
An introduction to project management in various industries. Topics include: planning and prioritizing projects, obtaining project approvals, working with diverse teams, managing all elements of projects, evaluating project results, and using Microsoft Project software.
Prerequisites: None
MGT 131 Project Management Professional Certification Review
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on fundamentals of project management in various industries. Topics include: planning and prioritizing projects, obtaining project approvals, working with diverse teams, managing all elements of projects, evaluating project results, and using Microsoft Project software. This course satisfies the education requirement to sit for the PMP (Project Management Professional) exam.
Prerequisites: None
MGT 140 Quality Management
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on concepts and techniques of quality management and continuous improvement for manufacturing and service organizations. Topics include: establishing a customer driven organization, and using effective feedback and control systems.
Prerequisites: MGT 100 or MGT 101
MGT 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 190 (minimum grade C)
MGT 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: MGT 191
MGT 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: MGT 192
MGT 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: MGT 193
MGT 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: MGT 194
MGT 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Management
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: MGT 195
MGT 198 First Year Special Topics in Management
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Management, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
MGT 199 First Year Independent Project in Management
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Management that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Management faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
MGT 220 Leadership
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the role of successful integrative leaders in organizations. Topics include: historical and contemporary approaches to leadership, leadership for change, team leadership, servant leadership, and communication skills for leaders.
Prerequisites: MGT 100 or MGT 101
MGT 290 Business Management Capstone
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
Students use case studies and simulations to examine the entire scope of management, including functional and decision making areas such as production, management, marketing, finance, and accounting.
Prerequisites: MGT 100 or MGT 101, MKT 101, ACC 101
MGT 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: BUS 190 (minimum grade C)
MGT 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: MGT 291
MGT 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Management
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: MGT 292
MGT 298 Second Year Special Topics in Management
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Management, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
MGT 299 Second Year Independent Project in Management
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Management that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Management faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
Faculty
Program Chair/Advisor
Paula Kirch Smith, M.Ed., CHE
paula.kirchsmith@cincinnatistate.edu
Co-op Coordinator
Scott Holubetz, AAB, AOS, BA
scott.holubetz@cincinnatistate.edu