Program Information
Hospitality Management at James Madison University prepares students to be world class business leaders in the fast-paced, ever-changing and diverse hospitality industry. Students engage in transformational education as part of an extensive curriculum focused on high quality, student-centered educational experiences by participating in practical, applied, and experiential learning opportunities.
Goals
- To expose students to a rigorous academic and experiential learning program, including national certifications, two internships and over 1,000 hours of professional work experience prior to graduation.
- To provide an intimate educational setting of small classes, team learning experiences and meaningful personal contacts with faculty and industry professionals.
- To promote the use and development of technology, critical thinking, innovation and communication skills in hospitality leadership.
- To ensure that all HM students have a meaningful choice of job opportunities upon graduation.
- To build a set of leadership skills while providing students exceptional financial acumen.
- To maintain a faculty of knowledgeable and respected industry professionals, dedicated to continuous improvement via internships, authorship, industry contacts and participation at national and international industry conferences.
Declaring or Changing Major into Hospitality Management
If you are a current JMU student wishing to declare or change a major you must complete a request through MyMadison. After you complete the request for changing majors into Hospitality Management, you are required to contact a member of the Hart School Advisory Team (Scott Arbogast, arbogasw@jmu.edu; Jason Gochenour, gochenjl@jmu.edu) to complete the declaration process. Visit the Hart School's website to schedule an appointment with either Scott or Jason.
The HM major within the Hart School has cutoff dates. Students are only admitted twice a year, October 1 and March 1. Any student wishing to take Hart School courses in the spring semester or any summer term session would be required to contact the Hart School advisory team and declare the change of major on or before October 1. Any student wishing to take Hart School courses in the Fall semester would be required to contact the Hart School advisory team and declare the change of major on or before March 1.
Degree Requirements
The B.S. degree in Hospitality Management (HM) requires a minimum of 120 credit hours of undergraduate course work. In addition to all HM core and elective courses, all HM majors must complete either the general business minor or the entrepreneurship minor.
Degree and Major Requirements
| Degree Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| General Education 1 |
41 |
| Quantitative requirement (in addition to General Education) |
3 |
| Scientific literacy requirement (in addition to General Education) |
3-4 |
| Major requirements |
52 |
| General Business Minor or Entrepreneurship Minor 2,3 |
18 |
| University Electives |
2-3 |
| Total |
120 |
Major Requirements
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| HM 100 | First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| HM 111 | Overview of Hospitality and Tourism Management | 3 |
| HM 112 | Foundations of Leadership of Hospitality Management | 3 |
| HM 222 | Hospitality Professional Work Experience | 3 |
| HM 251 | Cost Control and Budgeting | 3 |
| HM 252 | Culinary Arts and Menu Management | 3 |
| HM 321 | Introduction to Event Management | 3 |
| HM 322 | Lodging, Clubs and Resort Operations and Technology | 3 |
| HM 333 | Internship in Hospitality Management | 3 |
| HM 371 | Profit Optimization and Revenue Management | 3 |
| HM 422 | Hospitality Human Resources Management | 3 |
| HM 442 | Hospitality Seminar | 3 |
| HM 444 | Supervisory Hospitality Internship | 3 |
| ACTG 244 | Accounting for Non-Business Majors 1, 2 | 3 |
| MKTG 380 | Principles of Marketing 1 | 3 |
| 43 |
| 9 |
| Lecture Series in Hospitality Leadership and Innovation | |
| Foundations of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | |
| Tourism in a Global Context | |
| Special Event Management: Le Gourmet | |
| Disney Internship | |
| Hospitality Data Analytics | |
| Special Studies in Hospitality Management | |
| Country Club Management | |
| Italian Culture and Wine | |
| Italian Gastronomy | |
| Beverage Management and Marketing | |
| Advanced Event Management | |
| Napa and Sonoma Wine and Culture | |
| Special Studies in Hospitality and Tourism Management | |
| Special Topics in Hospitality and Tourism Management | |
| Honors | |
| 9 |
| Total Credits | 52 |
Required Minor: 18 Credit Hours
All majors must declare either the general business minor or the entrepreneurship minor through the College of Business. Two courses required in the hospitality management major, ACTG 244 and MKTG 380, are required courses for the general business minor and elective options for the entrepreneurship minor.
