Buffalo State University 27 courses 120 total credits
Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) Accredited The hospitality and tourism curriculum prepares graduates for management positions in various aspects of the hospitality industry. Career opportunities exist for: graduates in special events and convention services; cruise lines; sales and marketing; corporate and contract services; airlines and travel; resorts and lodging; food and beverage, culinary, food trucks and menu development; catering and retail; clubs; education and training; healthcare and assisted living; community relations; business development; revenue, finances and purchasing; human resources, customer service; wines and spirits, and other components of industry/business. The departmentโs mission is to educate and develop proven hospitality professionals by integrating a strong core curriculum with a deliberate emphasis on experiential learning. The department is defined by its extraordinary focus on student development and is firmly grounded in producing graduates that excel in communication, teamwork, professionalism, and problem-solving.
| General Education 23 Requirements | 33 credits |
| Hospitality Administration Major Requirements | 42 credits |
| All College Electives | 39-45 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 credits |
Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
Concentration Courses
Select one of the following concentrations: Restaurant and Institutional Management Concentration Culinary Arts Concentration Hotel Tourism Management Concentration Restaurant and Institutional Management Concentration Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HTR 100 | Multicultural Foods | 3 |
| HTR 200 | Sanitation and Safety in Food Service | 3 |
| HTR 361 | Principles of Management in Food Service | 3 |
| HTR 400 | Catering Management | 3 |
| Total Concentration Courses | 12 credits | |
Culinary Arts Concentration
Required: 400 hours of hospitality-related industry experience. Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HTR 305 | Applied Culinary Arts | 3 |
| HTR 330 | Fundamentals of Bakeshop Production | 3 |
| HTR 365 | Menu Design and Development | 3 |
| HTR 400 | Catering Management | 3 |
Hotel Tourism Management Concentration
Required: 400 hours of hospitality-related industry experience. Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HTR 368 | Hotel Operations | 3 |
| HTR 408 | Conventions, Meetings, and Expositions | 3 |
| HTR 418 | Tourism Management | 3 |
| HTR 468 | Hotel Management | 3 |
Electives in Hospitality Administration Elective Courses
Required: 400 hours of hospitality-related industry experience. Complete ANY of the following Courses:
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