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Resort & Hospitality Management

Degree:  Bachelor of Science

Major:  Resort & Hospitality Management

Concentrations:  Professional Golf Management (optional)

College:  Professional Studies

Division: Resort & Hospitality Management

Semester Hours Required for Degree:  120

This program offers two options (a) the Resort & Hospitality Management (RHM) major with no concentration or (b) the RHM major with a concentration in Professional Golf Management.  

Professional Golf Management Concentration Option:  The RHM major with a concentration in Professional Golf Management (PGM) is designed for students who seek a baccalaureate degree and certification as golf professional, with anticipated membership in the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA), which has given external accreditation to this concentration. 

Graduates are prepared to work in the business of golf, as directors of golf, head golf professionals, general managers, directors of instruction/teaching professionals, and facility owners.  A 16 month Internship experience at golf industry facilities is integrated throughout the curriculum.  In addition, satisfaction of the following elements of the Professional Golfer's Association of America Professional Golf Management Program are required for graduation from the PGM concentration:  (a) passing the Level 1, 2, and 3 checkpoints administered by the PGA of America, and (b) passing the PGA Playing Ability Test.  For those wishing to become PGA of America members, United States citizenship is a requirement. See Program Director for additional information. This is a limited access concentration. Access is limited to those student's with a golf handicap of 12 or better, verified by one of the following: A USGA handicap card, a letter from a PGA Golf Professional, or a letter of playing ability from a high school golf coach.

Admission Information

Qualified students are accepted on a space available basis in the fall only. For priority consideration, all application materials must by received by February 15^th of the calendar year in which entry is sought. Application materials received after February 15^th will be considered on a space available basis. Admissions decisions are based on materials and coursework completed at the time of the application.

Admission requirements include:

·          Submission of a State University System (SUS) common application for admission and satisfaction of applicable university admission requirements.

·          Submission of verification of golf handicap of 12, verified by one of the following: A USGA handicap card, a letter from a PGA Golf Professional, or a letter of playing ability from a high school golf coach.

General Education

Students are expected to complete 36 hours of approved general education coursework during the first two years of attendance (see the General Education section).

Common Prerequisites

HFT x000*             Introduction to the Hospitality/Tourism Industry (3)

*Note: HFT 3005 can be taken to satisfy this requirement.

Coursework in the RHM Major (all students)

Required  courses (18 hours):

HFT 3005         Introduction to Resort, Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt (3)

HFT 3407         Resort & Hospitality Management Accounting (3)

HFT 3573         Resort & Hospitality Management Marketing (3)

HFT 3670         Resort & Hospitality Management Law, Legal Issues & Risk Management (3)

HFT 3806         Management of Food & Beverage Operations (3)

HFT 4342         Resort & Recreation Planning, Programming, Facilities Design (3)

Additional Requirements for RHM Major--Professional Gulf Management Concentration

Required  courses (42 hours):

HFT 1352         Introduction to Golf Management (3)

HFT 2352         Player Development (1)

ORH 2220C     Turfgrass Management Operations (3)

PEL 3120          PGA Prep I (1)

PEL 3125          PGA Prep II (1)

PEL 3127          PGA Prep III (1)

PEL 3128          PGA Prep IV (1)

PEL 3129          PGA Prep V (1)

HFT 3353         Golf Facility Operations. (2)

HFT 3383         Adv.  Golf  Merchandising Oper. (2)

PEO 3124         Dir of Golf Instructional Oper. (2)

HFT 2350         Golf for Business & Life (3)

HFT 4934         Professional Golf Management Senior Seminar (3)

HFT 4945         Internship (9 credits)

IDS 3920          University Colloquium (3)

 

Plus 6 hours of electives from the following:

HFT  4381        Golf Exec. Mgmt (3)

HFT  4380        Golf Course Ownership (3)

HFT 3270         Introduction to Club & Spa Management (3)

HFT 3572         Advertising & Public Relations (3)

HFT 4275         Resort Management & Development (3)

Additional Requirements

Additional electives may be required to reach a minimum of 120 credit hours for the baccalaureate degree.  At least 48 hours of the 120 hours must be at the upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above). Consult with the academic advisor regarding coursework appropriate to educational and career goals.