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3.00 Credits
4730. Hospitality Management Systems. 3 hours. In-depth analysis of the systems approach to marketing management in the hospitality industry. Students utilize computer simulations to gain an understanding of hotel operations and menu engineering principles. An overall understanding of quality management is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 2280, 2480, 3700, 4210 and junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
4750. Managing a Diverse Work Force. 3 hours. Exploration of current issues affecting management of a global work force. Managing a diverse workforce requires working effectively with people who vary by nationality, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, language, age, abilities and unique personal characteristics. Prerequisite(s): senior standing; to be taken during last year of course work. Satisfies the Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
4790. Internship in Merchandising and Hospitality Management. 1-3 hours. Supervised work experience in business, agencies or institutions as related to major field. Each semester hour credit requires a minimum of 100 hours of work experience. Course requirements include internet-based assignments, experimental activities and scheduled lecture times on campus. A student may not enroll in more than four additional classes during either long term / semester (fall/spring) or in more than two additional classes during summer when completing the internship. All students must attend a pre-internship orientation the semester prior to enrolling in SMHM 4790. Prerequisite(s) : hospitality management students: major in the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management with senior standing, minimum overall GPA of 2.25, SMHM 3790, completion of 300 documented work hours in the hospitality industry prior to enrolling in SMHM 4790, and consent of instructor ; must take SMHM 4790 in the last semester of coursework. Prerequisite(s) for merchandising students: major in the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Managent with advanced standing in major, SMHM 1650, 2360, 2650, 3510, 3750, 3850, 4040, plus 15 additional hours in major with a grade of C or better, minimum overall GPA of 2.25, and consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
4800. Discovery : Research in Merchandising & Hospitality Management. 3 hours. Introduction to research methods for scientific inquiries in the fields of merchandising and hospitality management. Course may include individual or collaborative investigation of selected topics relevant to the field of study. Prerequisite(s) : Advanced standing in the major; GPA of 2.75; merchandising, e-merchandising, home furnishings merchandising, or hospitality management major or consent of major.
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3.00 Credits
4820. Facilities Planning, Equipment, Layout and Design. 3 hours. (2;2) Principles of hotel and restaurant property management and facilities layout and design, emphasizing equipment selection, space allocation, guest and production/service traffic flow patterns and facility operations management. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 4250 (may be taken concurrently).
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3.00 Credits
4850.Brand Development . 3 hours. Students plan, develop and present a merchandise group for private label apparel or home furnishings goods using a multi-functional team approach. Includes application of computer software. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 1650 or 3570; 2090, 2490 or 2400; 2360, major in merchandising, home furnishings merchandising, or e-merchandising; advanced standing in major; or consent of school.
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3.00 Credits
4860. Hospitality Business Strategies. 3 hours. Comprehensive study, strategic management, leadership, and analysis of the hospitality manager's role in operating a successful hospitality operation. Capstone course for the hospitality management degree program. Prerequisite(s): SMHM 1420, 1450, 1470, 1500, 2280, 2480, 2800, 2860, 3200, 3250, 3260, 3300, 3600, 3700, 3790, 3800, 3950, 4210, 4250, 4480, 4750, and 4820. SMHM 4250, 4480, 4750, and 4820 may be taken concurrently.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
4900. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
4951. Honors College Capstone Thesis. 3 hours. A major research project is prepared by the student under the supervision of a faculty member and presented in standard thesis format. An oral defense is required of each student for successful completion of the thesis. Prerequisite(s) : completion of at least six hours in honors courses; completion of at least 12 semester credit hours in the major department in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the department chair and the dean of the school or college in which the thesis is prepared; approval of the dean of the Honors College. May be substituted for HNRS 4000.
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