Skip Navigation

University Bulletin: Undergraduate Programs 2003-2004 The George Washington University  

 
   
 

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT



Professors D.E. Hawkins, D. Frechtling, L. Yu (Chair)
Associate Professors L.A. Delpy Neirotti, S. Elliott
Assistant Professors R. Brouard, S. Boo, S. Levy
Professorial Lecturer W.C. Corkern
Assistant Professorial Lecturer E. Zavian
Lecturers L.K. Long, I. Christie

See the  School of Business for programs of study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration and the five-year program leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Tourism Administration.

104 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Management (3) Levy
  Historical overview and survey of the tourism and hospitality industry, with emphasis on the travel market, delivery of hospitality services, professional roles, and emerging trends. (Fall, spring, and summer)
11314 Practicum (3–3) Staff
  Fieldwork, internship, and/or instructional practice, including conference and/or seminar. Admission by permission of instructor. May be repeated once for credit with permission of advisor. (Fall, spring, and summer)
135 Sport and Event Business Enterprises (3) Delpy Neirotti
  An overview of business opportunities related to sport and events. Emphasis on sport and event facilities and event management; product manufacturing, merchandising, and licensing; media and publications; and athlete representation. (Fall)
136 Sport and Event Marketing (3) Delpy Neirotti
  Application of marketing theories and practices to sport and events. Sponsorship, endorsement proposals, public relations, and promotional campaigns. Prerequisite: BAdm 110. (Spring)
137 Issues in Sport and Event Management (3) Delpy Neirotti
  A discussion of policies, procedures, organizational structures, issues, and trends in sport and events, from amateur to professional. (Spring)
143 Hospitality Industry Management (3) Levy
  An overview of the basic principles and practices involved in the management, operation, marketing, and financing of hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality goods and services. (Fall)
144 Financial Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry (3) Yu
  Basic principles of planning and managing tourism resources, developments, and facilities in relation to investment constraints and opportunities. Financial monitoring and control of hospitality facilities and related leisure services. Prerequisite: BAdm 115. (Spring)
145 Travel Marketing Communications (3) Elliott
  Review of basic advertising, public relations, and sales techniques, applied to the tourism and hospitality industry. Current practices and case studies. (Spring)
147 Passenger Transportation Systems (3) Staff
  Survey of passenger transportation modes. Emphasis on airline operations, marketing communications, and distribution channels. (Fall)
172 International Experiences (1 to 6) Delpy Neirotti
  Travel to a foreign country for study of a specific topic. May be repeated for credit with permission of the advisor. (Fall, spring, and summer)
190 Special Topics (1 to 3) Staff
  Experimental offering; new course topics and teaching methods. May be repeated once for credit. (Fall, spring, and summer)
199 Independent Study (1 to 3) Staff
  Assigned topics. Admission by prior permission of advisor. May be repeated once for credit. (Fall, spring, and summer)
 

The George Washington University

© 2008 University Bulletin
The George Washington University All rights reserved.

Information in this bulletin is generally accurate as of fall 2007. The University reserves the right to change courses, programs, fees, and the academic calendar, or to make other changes deemed necessary or desirable, giving advance notice of change when possible.