Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania · Courses
HEMT
51 courses with the subject HEMT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HEMT 112Introduction to HEMT3
The purpose of this course is to assist individuals with matching their aspirations with the opportunities within the hospitality and tourism profession. Primary areas related to tourism, recreation and event and hospitality management will be discussed providing a roadmap for students to chart their careers in the profession.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
An exploration of the economic, environmental and social sustainability challenges and advancements in the hospitality and food industry. A comprehensive investigation of today's U.S. food system with particular focus on the food system's interrelationships with public health, the environment, equity, and society.Credits: 3Thematic Thread(s): Conservation, Technology & Imagination, Transfer Thread Completion Course, United Stated in Global Context
Foundations of Academic Discovery serves as the entry point to the Rock Integrated Studies Program. With its strong faculty-student interaction, the course promotes intellectual inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and computer skills needed for academic success. Through varied content, the course introduces students to academic discourse and information literacy while exploring topics such as diversity and inclusion and global awareness. This course will set students along the path to becoming engaged with issues and scholarship important to a 21st century education while they learn about themselves and their place in the world.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment limited to students with a semester level of Freshman 1 or Freshman 2. Enrollment limited to students with the ROCK STUDIES 2 STUDENT or ROCK STUDIES STUDENT attributes.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
This course provides students with a diverse and contemporary knowledge of the tourism industry, ecotourism, tourist behavior, tourism management, and issues in medical tourism, crisis management, sustainable travel and environmental friendly practice within the overall global tourism sector. Students will have opportunities to investigate real life cases and current events, and to explore the various elements of the travel and tourism industry and how they interrelate. This will enable students to develop an overall knowledge in the field and appreciation of the global travel and tourism experience.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsThematic Thread(s): Human Diversity & Well-Being, Transfer Thread Completion Course, United Stated in Global Context
HEMT 215Public Relations for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism3
The theory, principles and practices of public relations of value to hospitality and tourism personnel including oral, written and graphic presentations useful in public relations and interpretive efforts.Prerequisite: HEMT 112DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms
This course is designed to provide a sound basis of learning and practical methods in the realm of recreation programming and leadership. It includes practical approaches to program design, sequencing program experiences, processing experiences, assessment and evaluation and examines the needs of leaders as well as participants in terms of communication skills and preferred learning styles. Participant behaviors and the iimprotant traits of a positive leader will also be examined.Prerequisite: HEMT 112DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
HEMT 311Principles of Commercial Recreation/Tourism3
A study of the various forms of commercial recreation, business and facilities providing recreational opportunities.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course is a study of financial, marketing, and operations management concepts that go into a feasibility study of a commercial recreation business.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course is designed to develop an understanding of how sustainable planning can reduce the negative impacts and maximize the benefits of the tourism industry. Students will research and evaluate the social, environmental and economic impacts of a variety of tourist destinations. Anaylses of the sites will be followed by formulating proposals to address key issues.Prerequisite: HEMT 210DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
HEMT 316Management of Hospitality & Tourism Facilities3
A study of the design, operation and maintenance of selected hospitality, event management and tourism facilities.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
HEMT 318Administration for Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism3
The organization and administration of hospitality, event management and tourism services, including organizational management, personnel practices and labor relations, financial and business procedures and legal aspects.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Course will examine service marketing concepts and practices as they relate to all areas of hospitality, tourism, and event management, and apply those principles to formulating marketing strategy.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment limited to students in a Bachelor of Science degree.
Food and Beverage Operations is a survey of the food service industry to include: History and global economic impact, Menu engineering, Food sourcing with sustainable emphasis, Food Safety, Food Handling, Beverage Management, and exploration of commercial applications.Prerequisite: HEMT 112CC Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsEnrollment limited to students with a semester level of Junior 1, Junior 2, Senior 1 or Senior 2.
HEMT 324Legal Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Management3
Course will examine legal issues affecting the contemporary Hospitality Industry, with an emphasis on a preventative approach to management. Extensive use of case studies will provide students with an awareness and understanding of the legal considerations necessary for sound policy and decision making.Credits: 3Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Junior 1, Junior 2, Senior 1, Senior 2 or Sophomore 2.
HEMT 326Introduction to Meetings and Event Management3
An introductory course for Event Management focusing on meetings, conferences, convention and trade shows with an emphasis on industry standards, language, and professional associations.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Observation and participation in hospitality, event management and tourism activities. Cross listed as HEMT352.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Summer TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Observation and participation in hospitality, event management and tourism activities. Cross listed as HEMT351.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Summer TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
HEMT 415Challenges and Trends in Hospitality, Event Management & Tourism3
An integrative course for detailed study of current issues in hospitality, event management and tourism with emphasis on unique and imaginative solutions to the challenges facing the hospitality and tourism profession. Must be a senior to enroll.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2, Junior 1, Junior 2, Sophomore 1 or Sophomore 2 may not enroll.
This course examines the planning, organization, pricing, and evaluation of recreation programs, activities, and special events at various four season resorts, municipal recreation departments and residential camps and camping facilities. This course will also analyze the planning, developing, marketing, administration, and implementation of group recreation and special events.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course is a study of the management and operation of a variety of departments/divisions of a hotel/resort.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course will explore the many aspects of event management, as well as identify and develop the skills necessary to design and develop a special event. Emphasis on the understanding of the genre, developmental steps in processing, and practical applications of execution in special event management. A HIP course, If feasible students will coordinate a live community event.Prerequisite: HEMT 326CC Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A supervised off-campus work experience in an appropriate aspect of hospitality, event management, resort or municipal recreation or tourism work. Open only to HEMT majors with advanced standing.Credits: 1-12Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Summer TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt or Hospitality Management.
A special study opportunity for students to investigate in-depth, approved topics in hospitality, event management and tourism. Topic and credit established by student and supervising instructor. Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Course examines tourism impacts from an economic, socio-cultural, and environmental perspective. Focus is on how tourism relates to the management of hospitality enterprises and their host communities. The concept of hospitality providers as ambassadors of tourism is examined, along with the importance of interrelationships of tourism stakeholders.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree.
HEMT 602Leadership and Management for Hospitality and Tourism3
Emphasis on the understanding, development, and practical application of management and leadership principles essential for success in today's increasingly complex hospitality and tourism industry. Concepts covered will enable students to increase their effectiveness in leading themselves, leading others, leading the business, and leading change.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree.
Course focuses on the process of performance management as an effective tool in employee development and retention, and provides students with an understanding of how and why performance management can contribute to creating high performance guest service organizations in Hospitality and Tourism.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree.
HEMT 618Financial Fundamentals for Hospitality and Tourism3
Students compete in realistic simulated hotel business model by making decisions, analyzing the results, and making adjustments based on critical analysis of those results in comparison with market competitors. Course provides an integrated understanding of pricing and inventory controls, distribution and channel optimization, and total revenue optimization as they impact HT financial statements, ratios, and metrics that measure business results.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree.
Application of the unique characteristics; practices; and theories of service marketing as they apply to Hospitality and Tourism related organizations; the importance of internal marketing is examined. Emphasis on practical application including study of best practices.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Summer TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree.
HEMT 625Revenue Optimization for Hospitality and Tourism3
Course provides the essential tools for applying the principles of revenue management to hospitality operations, critical for success due to the perishable nature of its service-based product. Actual industry data is utilized for applied learning of profitably managing capacity through pricing and inventory controls, distribution and channel optimization, and total revenue optimization.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree.
HEMT 630Service Management for Hospitality and Tourism3
Current theories and best practices of successful hospitality and tourism firms are examined; emphasis on designing and implementing an effective customer service plan for employee and customer satisfaction to achieve a distinctive competitive advantage.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree.
Course provides a practical overview of the legal aspects of managing a hospitality and tourism business. Case studies and current topics are used to facilitate students understanding and application of legal and risk management concepts. A preventative approach is emphasized.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree.
HEMT 642Meetings, Conferences, and Event Management3
Course examines management in the event planning industry, particularly in the meetings, exhibition, conference, convention, and banquet contexts. An emphasis is placed on modern theoretical constructs, relationships between stakeholders, best practices in operations, and operationalizing concepts.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree.
HEMT 650Masters Project for Hospitality and Tourism3
A capstone course which enables students to synthesize the knowledge and skills developed throughout the MSHTM program, and apply them into an approved project or work experience focused on a key aspect of their area of interest in Hospitality and Tourism. This may be accomplished through business plans, feasibility studies, research projects, consulting projects, internships, or other approved professional HT related project.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Summer TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
