HTM 480 - Resort Operations and Property Management - Capstone II

Prerequisites: senior standing, HTM 420 This course incorporates the study of business development. The course will cover all stages of hospitality business operations with emphasis on strategic planning, design of systems, models, and problem analyses. Students will develop operational plans for hotel/resort properties developed in HTM 420. This course combines all areas of executive management in hospitality and tourism. The course examines the hospitality and tourism organization as a total system and is designed to be a capstone course for HTM seniors, drawing upon knowledge gained in the various prerequisite courses. Students are required to perform real-life events and activities that utilize their knowledge and enhance their future roles as managers. Laboratory fee. 3 credits