Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management Courses | 2025-2026 Academic Catalog | SIU

Introduction to the diverse aspects of the hospitality and tourism industries and the interrelationships between them. Historical development of the industries, trends, current issues and career opportunities will be examined.

Credit Hours: 3

Basic sanitation principles and application in food service. Employee sanitation training, sanitation standards and safety regulations in the food service will be part of the course. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible for the sanitation certificate national exam.

Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to develop basic cooking skills for personal interest. Focus is on correct equipment usage, safety in a home kitchen, and preparation of common foods. Proper attire will be required. Cooking lab fee: $30.

Credit Hours: 3

Examines the event planning and management process and will provide the skills and knowledge necessary to bring an event to life. Events of all types and sizes will be explored. Organization, implementation, and evaluation techniques will be analyzed.

Credit Hours: 3

The planning and management of virtual and hybrid events will be examined. Key differences between live and virtual events will be discussed. Students will gain experience with a variety of technology and platforms used to implement virtual and hybrid events. Topics include event design, development of strategic content, monetization, audience engagement, and event evaluation.

Credit Hours: 3

(University Core Curriculum) Exploration and understanding of food patterns and cultures of countries and regions throughout the world. We will look at the symbolic value and meaning of food, and will scrutinize the relationship of food cultures to consumer behavior. Study in this course will explore the historical development of and current food cultures in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. Study in this course will also explore the impact of food ways and food choices on health.

Credit Hours: 3

Introduces students to the history of hotels and provides an extensive understanding of the structure of the lodging industry. Students study the various departments of a hotel, their functions and operations, and how this transforms into the overall aim to provide exceptional guest service.

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on the retail side of craft brewpub management from pubs to tap/tasting rooms. Students will learn hospitality best practices enhancing customer experience in a brewpub setting. Topics will include: beer styles, food pairing, event marketing, and brewpub management.

Credit Hours: 3

Resort Management covers all facilities that provide recreation and entertainment in combination with lodging. Students study the popular resorts like mountain resorts, beach and marina resorts, golf, and tennis resorts, spas, and casinos, as well as other trending resorts like timeshares and cruise ships. This course provides a comprehensive look at how today's industry organizes, classifies, develops, markets, and manages these various properties. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Presents managerial accounting concepts and explains how they apply to the hospitality industry. The contents reflect the uniform system of accounts for the lodging and foodservice industries. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 and ACCT 220 with grades of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to beers, wines and spirits. Legal responsibilities of alcohol service. Introduction to responsible beverage service and management. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor. $40 Lab fee.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will introduce students to the different social and new media platforms being used in marketing and communications within the tourism and related industries. Students will utilize the different platforms, and learn to integrate them appropriately into existing business models and communications strategies. Metrics, analytics, and optimization will be examined. Students will be required to maintain accounts with various social media platforms. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Focus on entertainment production and management for large and small events. Research and design techniques, as well as coordination of event entertainment will be explored. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Focuses on the public tourism business examining Chambers of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Tourism Marketing Offices at Regional, State, and Sub-regions levels, as well as, Public Lands and Tourism at Federal and State levels. Employment opportunities in Public Tourism will be presented. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Illustrates ways to create and implement successful sporting events and turn them into financially sound productions. Sporting events at all levels, from community to global, will be examined. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as HND 360) Basic principles of foodservice management and its application to volume food production, menu development, food safety, procurement, kitchen equipment, customer service, marketing and finance will be covered during the semester. A basic cooking lab will provide hands-on experience in food preparation. Residential students will be assessed a cooking lab fee not to exceed $30. Online students will not be assessed a cooking lab fee and will be expected to pay for their own cooking lab materials. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 and HTEM 206 with grades of C or better or concurrent enrollment. Restricted to sophomore standing or higher. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 4

Development issues in the hospitality industry. Case studies on purchase/construction issues, inflation and recession, fiscal management, and expansion of hospitality firms. Family-owned and operated businesses and entrepreneurships will be addressed. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Managerial principles of purchasing in the hospitality industry, with emphasis on functions of purchasing agents, types of markets, and methods of purchasing. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Basic principles of foodserve management and its application to volume food production, menu development, food safety, procurement, kitchen equipment, customer service, marketing and finance will be covered during the semester. An online culinary lab will provide hands-on experience in food preparation. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 and HTEM 206 or equivalent with grades of C or better, or concurrent enrollment. Restricted to sophomore standing or higher. Restricted to students enrolled in online HTEM program. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 4

Opportunity for supervised learning experiences in the student's major. 1st and 2nd 400 hour internship experience. 6 month internship experience. Restricted to sophomore status or higher. Special approval needed from the internship coordinator. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors.

Credit Hours: 3-6

Opportunity for supervised learning experiences in the student's major. 1st internship experience. Prerequisite: HTEM 202, MGMT 202 with grades of C or better. Restricted to sophomore status or higher. Special approval needed from the internship coordinator. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors.

Credit Hours: 3

Opportunity for supervised learning experiences in the student's major. 2nd internship experience. Prerequisite: HTEM 202, HTEM 371A, MGMT 202 with grades of C or better. Restricted to sophomore status or higher. Special approval needed from the internship coordinator. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors.

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines the principles and concepts of effective front office management in the lodging industry. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Examination of the managerial responsibilities of the food and beverage manager in the hospitality operation. Management methods in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and establishing operational policies and systems. Prerequisite: HTEM 206 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment or instructor approval. Restricted to sophomore standing or higher.

Credit Hours: 3

Study of practices related to management and development of human resources in the hospitality industry. Contemporary management issues specifically addressing employment sanitation standards, safety regulations in food service, and challenges in hospitality and tourism will be covered. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Enables students to pursue personal research interests in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management related disciplines. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or higher. Restricted to juniors and seniors only. Special approval needed from the instructor. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 1-4

The purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to gain practical experience in managing live and virtual events. Students will be responsible for planning and implementing events, working with clients, and helping with various events on campus and in the community. Course may be repeated in subsequent semesters. Prerequisite: HTEM 250 with a grade of C or better or permission from instructor. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

In this course, students will examine issues affecting hospitality, tourism, and event management professionals. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 or equivalent with a grade of C or better. Restricted to junior and senior status. Not for graduate credit. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 1

In-depth examination of the components of the travel and tourism industry, motivators to travel and the various market segments will be explored. The economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts to tourism will be analyzed. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 or REC 302 or equivalent. Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Accounting (ACCT), Business and Administration (BNAD), Business Analytics (BSAN), Economics (ECON), Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (EQE), Finance (FIN), Hospitality, Tourism, & Event Management (HTEM), Management (MGMT), Marketing (MKTG), Public Administration (PADM), Business Undecided (UNBA), Recreation Professions (REC).

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the main components involved in the management of gaming enterprises, including an overview of legalized casino gaming in the United States, profit structure of casinos, organizational structures, Louisiana gaming law, casino drop and count procedures, cage operations, suspicious activity reporting, slot and table games management, and race and sports book operations. Special emphasis to be placed on casino marketing and promotion of responsible gaming. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Provides students with an independent study opportunity for an in-depth study of topics or development of projects relating to their specific interest in the hospitality, tourism, and event management fields. The topic or project area will be selected from issues, problems or developments in the hospitality, tourism, and event management fields. Course can be repeated. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better. Special approval needed from the instructor. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3-6

A hospitality externship is an experiential learning opportunity that gives the students a short practical experience in their field of study. The tour(s) incorporates visiting one or more areas in the hospitality industry-hotels, food and beverage, events, travel, tourism, and other areas. Students will be exposed to the working environment of the hospitality industry. Students will have the opportunity to shadow management professionals while in the workplace. Students will benefit by having an opportunity to pursue internships and job opportunities from the visited sites. Restricted to junior and seniors. The externship requires traveling to one or more hospitality industry destinations. The distance varies from 100 to 400 miles and could be for more than one day. $50 travel fee could include covering the cost of one or more rental vehicles, hotel rooms, and any other related costs. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors.

Credit Hours: 3

This course concentrates on marketing for hotels, restaurants and tourism-related entities. Industry specific problems and characteristics will be examined. Students will develop a comprehensive marketing plan. The starting point for the development of hospitality marketing strategy assumes basic marketing knowledge has been derived from completing a previous marketing course. Prerequisite: HTEM 202, MKTG 304 or equivalent, and HTEM 351 with grades of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to risk management, security, liability and contract management applicable to the awareness and/or operations of hotels, restaurants and resorts. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on sustainable tourism development as management of all resources in such a way that we can fulfill economic, social, and aesthetic needs while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity, and life support systems. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Strategic marketing and procurement of sponsors as they relate to events will be examined. Techniques related to association, corporation, and other special events will be analyzed and applied.

Credit Hours: 3

Explore strategic planning, logistics, and marketing of local and community festivals. Develop memorable experiences that resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impact. Gain hands-on experience by assisting in the planning activities for festivals held at SIU Touch of Nature. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 or REC 302 or equivalent. Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Accounting (ACCT), Business and Administration (BNAD), Business Analytics (BSAN), Economics (ECON), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (EQE), Finance (FIN), Hospitality, Tourism, & Event Management (HTEM), Management (MGMT), Marketing (MKTG), Public Administration (PADM), Business Undecided (UNBA), Recreation Professions (REC).

Credit Hours: 3

Live entertainment event design including technology, marketing operations, sponsor and vendor relations, and risk management. Overall visitor experience will be explored through an event evaluation. Gain hands-on experience by planning and managing festivals held at SIU Touch of Nature. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 or REC 302 or equivalent. Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Accounting (ACCT), Business and Administration (BNAD), Business Analytics (BSAN), Economics (ECON), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (EQE), Finance (FIN), Hospitality, Tourism, & Event Management (HTEM), Management (MGMT), Marketing (MKTG), Public Administration (PADM), Business Undecided (UNBA), Recreation Professions (REC).

Credit Hours: 3

Techniques used to reduce event risk and liability and increase safety for event attendees will be discussed. Crowd control, fire safety, attendee behavior, food and beverage safety, emergency medical services, among others, will be explored. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

The course includes practical experience in the operational administration of a hospitality service facility. Provides students an opportunity to exercise their ability and creativity to manage a hospitality event(s). The lab involves situations in which students fill the different roles involved with hospitality management. A grade of C or better. Restricted to senior standing in HTEM.

Credit Hours: 3

(Same as HND 461) Managerial aspects of the hospitality industry as related to provision of quality service. Organizational structures, management techniques, decision-making abilities, ethics, leadership, and human resource issues are examined. Prerequisite: HTEM 202, HTEM 380 with a grade of C or better. Restricted to junior standing or consent. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Senior capstone course for Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management majors. This course integrates HTEM courses into managerial and leadership practice within the hospitality, tourism, and events industry. Students will have opportunities to analyze hospitality issues, make business decisions, and solve practical problems. The course will culminate in the creation of an independently researched project or business development plan. Restricted to senior status and enrollment in the online HTEM program. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 4

This course serves as a primer to the understanding of the role the meeting and convention planning business plays in hotel profitability. Students will explore successful procedures, practical insight, and foundational knowledge to succeed in convention management and services. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

The course provides a comprehensive survey to manage the physical plants of hotels and food service establishments by working with the engineering and maintenance divisions in an effective and efficient manner. Areas of emphasis will include maintenance, energy conservation, environmental impact, and facilities management, with specific issues such as maintenance needs as they affect operations, property expenditures and resources, and a balance between guest satisfaction and environmental sustainability being addressed. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Coursework and field study related to international hospitality and tourism related issues. Students will complete coursework on campus and then travel to international locations for scheduled visits with hospitality and tourism businesses and organizations. Students will complete additional coursework while abroad. Fees: cost of transportation, lodging, access fees and general costs related to delivery of the curriculum items that are in addition to on-site courses. Prerequisite: HTEM 202 with a grade of C or better. Restrictions: junior standing or higher; minimum GPA 3.0; or special approval required. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3

Managing revenue is a vital aspect of the Hospitality industry. This important course in Revenue Management for the Hospitality Industry will help students understand how they can incorporate the principles of revenue management and best practices, as an integral and critical function in their hospitality establishment. The core of revenue management of a hospitality organization is to "charge the right price, to the right customer, for the right product, through the right channel, at the right time." This course will help students to develop, implement, evaluate and effectively manage revenues as a strategic management process. Prerequisites: ACCT 230, HTEM 273, and HTEM 372 with grades of C or better. Restrictions: College of Business and Analytics majors or minors, or see a College of Business and Analytics advisor.

Credit Hours: 3