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Hospitality Management

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The Concordia University, St. Paul Hospitality Management program is conveniently offered in a blended or online format.

The Hospitality Management program combines the building blocks of marketing, customer service and management with the practical tools that individuals need for success in the hospitality, leisure, tourism and travel industry. The program is based on concepts of adult education, which include an interactive classroom setting, limited lectures and a focus on practical, hands-on learning.

Course for Hospitality Management

HSM-310 Innovation: Trends in Hosp Ind Available online

This course will view the future of the Hospitality Industry from a number of different prerogatives including the world economy, the age of terror, tourism trends, with respect to the cruise industry, airlines, restaurants, hotels, resorts and gaming industry. this course will encourage the student to explore and embellish the future of not only the Hospitality Industry, but the world economy and appreciate this quick-paced, ever changing stage where each day is an adventure.

HSM-325 Business Ethics Available online

This course is designed to investigate the broad spectrum of personal, business and society ethical issues that managers/leaders encounter. As corporate America struggles to find its social and ethical identity in a business environment that grows increasingly complex, managers are confronted with exceedingly difficult challenges. These challenges include balancing their economic, legal, ethical, and social responsibilities to the variety of stakeholder groups in which they interact. This

HSM-345 Interactive & Mobile Marketing Available online

This course will explore the explosion of Internet marketing options to engage consumers. It is designed as an introduction to the rapidly evolving world of Interactive marketing focusing on the tools of Internet marketing. Students will explore integrating electronic methods into the marketing function. The course includes discussion of the importance of website return on investment and brand building, community development and digital marketing models. Social media strategy and mobile

HSM-400 Hospitality HR: Managing Available online

This course examines the management of the fundamental and most valuable asset in any organization and its human resources; and, it will also review the salient issues and key elements critical in building a strong and successful organization. It will review the application of human resource management practices as they apply to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. This course will encourage students to realize the significance of human resource management (HRM) and its successful application

HSM-410 Hospitality Law & Legal Issues Available online

The student will be introduced to hospitality law, utilizing proven tools and standard operating procedures for satisfying company objectives. This course is designed to give the student a working understanding of Federal and State laws pertaining to Hospitality Industry-related entities and business operations.

HSM-430 Marketing Innovation Available online

Students explore current and emerging trends within a shifting marketplace and economic landscape. The five P's of marketing - place, price, product, promotion and people - are the center of this module. The course emphasizes environmental scanning, target customers and achieving organizational objectives through the intentional and skillful blending of marketing strategies. Students will create their own marketing plans within this module.

HSM-435 Hospitality Ind Ldrshp Strat Available online

This course will explore leadership and management in the Hospitality Industry; utilizing proven tools and exercises for creating future leaders in the Hospitality Industry and emphasizing the important role that management skills play in organizations. Leadership, people management, interpersonal skills, and the attention to quality and critical factors ensure future success. Mastering these skills permits career growth as there is no substitute for ethical leadership and management grounded

HSM-440 Hospitality Industry Bus Plan Available online

Students will create their own business plan for the Hospitality Industry-related organization of their choice. The goal of this course is to enable the student to become proficient in developing his or her own Hospitality Industry business plans.

MKM-330 Integrated Marketing Comm Available online

This course will focus on developing marketing strategy and executing diverse communication tactics that are critical for business success. The student develops specific targeted communications and campaigns to meet their strategic communication objectives and target markets while integrating elements to gain an appreciation for the promotion mix (personal selling, direct mail, advertising, public relations, electronic and personal selling, etc.) tactics. Students will create their own

MKM-341 Applied Accounting & Finance Available online

In this course financial information is made easier to comprehend.  It provides the foundation for basic principles and concepts that will make non-finance managers better equipped for service to the organization.  Students will address financial assessments, budgeting and spending, global and ethical implications of financial decision-making, and financial prioritization for the present adn the future.  This course will provide the framework for the financials of market planning strategy including sales, new product development, return on investment, price and profit while offering the student an understanding of corporate reports and internal control.

  1. Apply Online or Printable Application (PDF)

  2. A non-refundable application fee of $30, payable to Concordia University by check, money order or pay online

  3. Final and official transcripts from all previous institutions attended
    * If you have attended a MNSCU college or university we also ask that you provide an official accompanying DARS or MnTC goal area worksheet.  Concordia accepts completed goal areas.

  4. Statement of Goals - Write a brief statement covering your employment history and long-term academic and professional goals

Technology Requirements
Students enrolling in an adult undergraduate program must have access to a computer that meets Concordia University's technology requirements. Contact Concordia's Help Desk at helpdesk@csp.edu or 651-641-8866 with any questions regarding these requirements.

Fall 2012 Term

  • Start Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
  • Delivery: Online
  • Class Day: Wednesday
  • Chat Time: 6-7 p.m. CST


Online, In-Class or Blended?

Offered Online?
Classes meet entirely online.

Offered In-Class?
Classes meet face-to-face at our St. Paul campus or other off-campus location.

Offered Blended?
Course work is completed through a combination of in-class and online class meetings.

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