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The W. A. Franke College of Business
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog Progression Plans are for planning purposesonly; see the catalog for official details.
Hotel and Restaurant Management, Bachelor of Science
Four Year Progression PlanCampus Availibility
- Flagstaff
- Online
- Scottsdale
- Tucson North
Year 1
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | HA100 | Intro To Hospitality Industry | 1 | ||
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Description: Introduces the hospitality industry and career paths in hospitality. Letter grade only. Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | HA210 | Guest Service Management | 3 | ||
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Description: Studies front-of-the-house operations, including bell service, guest reception, and reservation systems. Letter grade only. Pre- or Corequisite: HA 100 or Business Professional Program or International Exchange Student Group Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | CIS120 | Intro To Computer Info Systems | 3 | ||
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Description: Introduces computer and information systems, including the development and hands-on use of applications designed for communications, decision support, and database management. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | MAT114 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | ||
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Description: Contemporary quantitative methods, especially descriptive statistics, elementary probability, examples of statistical inference, linear and exponential models of growth and decay, and applicable discrete models. Fulfills liberal studies foundation requirement. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (MAT 102X with a grade of C or better) or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 35+; MATHC 30+; PLACE 43+) or International Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | NAU100 | Transition To College | 1 | ||
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Description: Interactive course designed to facilitate student success through exploration of academic, navigation, and life skills, familiarize students with campus resources and services, and assist students in forming a support network. Letter grade only. Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 6. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
| 7. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | HA240 | Food Service Systems Managemnt | 3 | ||
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Description: Introduces the basic principles of commercial food selection, storage, preparation, and service. Letter grade only. Pre- or Corequisite: HA 100 or Business Professional Program Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | HA250 | Intro To Property Management | 3 | ||
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Description: Introduces professional housekeeping and its administration, maintenance of physical plant, and employee supervision. Letter grade only. Prerequisite or Corequisite: HA 100 or International Exchange Student Group Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | ENG105 | Critical Read/Writng In Univ | 4 | ||
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Description: Writing skills for completing university coursework. Fulfills the liberal studies requirement for English composition. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ((English Placement Test Results (ACT 17+; Accuplacer WR 4-7; IELTS 6+; PLACE 30+; SATI 340+, TOEFL PB 525+/CB 193+/IB 70+)) or (Test Results (ACT < 7; AccuplacerWR < 4; PLACE 10; SATI < 340) and Corequisite: ENG 100)) Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | LIBSTLAB | Liberal Studies (LAB) Course | 4 | ||
| 5. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
Year 2
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | HA270 | Hospitality Infrmtn Tchnlgy II | 3 | ||
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Description: Describes the basic functions found in hotel and restaurant management systems and devotes a significant amount of time to learning industry-specific applications. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (HA 170 or CIS 120) and (Admission to Hotel & Restaurant Mgt (BS) or Int'l Hospitality Mgt (BS) or Restaurant Management (CERT) or Int'l Tourism Mgt (CERT)) or International Exchange Student Group Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | ACC255 | Principles Of Acct: Financial | 3 | ||
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Description: Introduces theory and practice in the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of general purpose financial statements for external users. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Eligible to take MAT 114 or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 35+; MATHC 35+; PLACE 43+) and Sophomore status with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | ECO284 | Principles Of Economics: Micro | 3 | ||
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Description: Overview of a market economy; analysis of supply and demand; using graphical techniques; consumer behavior; production and costs; determination of prices in various product and resource markets; causes and consequences of income distribution, international economics. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (MAT 114 with a grade of C or better or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 50+; MATHC 50+PLACE 55+)) Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | LANGUAGE101 | Language 101-level Course | 4 | ||
| 5. | LS/DIVCOURSE | Liberal Studies/Diversity Course | 3 |
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| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | HA243 | Commercial Food Service | 3 | ||
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Description: Application of the principles, procedures, and techniques involved in managing small- and large-quantity food and beverage preparation, production and service. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: HA 240 or International Exchange Student Group Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | HA260 | Hospitality Managerial Acctng | 3 | ||
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Description: Studies financial statement analysis, asset management, ratio analysis, analytical techniques, and investment decision making. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: ACC 255 and (HA 170 or CIS 120) or International Exchange Student Group Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | ECO285 | Principles Of Economics: Macro | 3 | ||
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Description: Measurement of national economic variables; determination of output, income, employment, and price levels through aggregate supply and demand analysis and related graphical techniques; business cycles, fiscal and monetary policy, global implications of international trade and production. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (MAT 114 with a grade of C or better or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 50+; MATHC 50+PLACE 55+)) Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | LANGUAGE102 | Language 102-level Course | 4 | ||
| 5. | LS/DIVCOURSE | Liberal Studies/Diversity Course | 3 |
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Year 3
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | HA315W | Hospitality Leadership Systems | 3 | ||
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Description: Theoretical and practical overview of leadership and communication processes that are characteristic of the hospitality industry. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: ((ENG 105 or HON 190 or English Placement Test Results (PLACE 60+)) and Junior Status or higher) or International Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Junior Writing Requirement Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | HA335 | Hospitality Law | 3 | ||
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Description: Common law and its application to the hospitality industry, including basic contracts, administrative law, government regulations, and legal concerns resulting from the innkeeper-guest relationship. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to Hotel & Restaurant Mgt (BS) or Intl Hospitality Mgt (BS) or Restaurant Management (CERT) or Intl Tourism Mgt (CERT) or International Exchange Student Group Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | MAJORELECTIVE | Major Elective | 3 | ||
| 4. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
| 5. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
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| 1. | HA345 | Hospitality Human Res Mgt | 3 | ||
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Description: Development of human resources management skills; exploration of the ethical issues inherent to the hospitality industry. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to Hotel & Restaurant Mgt (BS) or Intl Hospitality Mgt (BS) or Restaurant Management (CERT) or Intl Tourism Mgt (CERT) or International Exchange Student Group Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | HA355 | Food & Beverage Cost Control | 3 | ||
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Description: Management of systems and techniques used to control food, beverage, and labor costs in the hospitality industry. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: [(HA 170 or CIS 120) and ACC 255 and (HA 260 or ACC 256) and Admission to HRM Mgmt (BS) or Int'l Hospitality Mgmt (BS) or Restaurant Mgmt (CERT) or Int'l Tourism Mgmt (CERT)] or Business Professional Program or Int'l Exchange Student Group Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | HA365 | Hospitality Marketing | 3 | ||
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Description: Marketing objectives and strategies related to consumer demands, marketing planning, and selling methodologies for the hospitality industry. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to Hotel & Restaurant Mgt (BS) or Intl Hospitality Mgt (BS) or Restaurant Management (CERT) or Intl Tourism Mgt (CERT) or International Exchange Student Group Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | MAJORELECTIVE | Major Elective | 3 | ||
| 5. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
Year 4
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | HA280 | Beverage Production & Service | 2 | ||
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Description: Introduces the history of the beverage industry and the production and classification of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The sales, service, and control system of the beverages are also discussed. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (Admission to Hotel & Restaurant Mgt (BS) or Intl Hospitality Mgt (BS) or Restaurant Management (CERT) or Intl Tourism Mgt (CERT) and HA 240) or International Exchange Student Group Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | Choose one of the options below: | ||||
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| HA351 | Corp Finance For Hosp Mgrs | 3 | |||
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Description: Examines financial management's role within the hospitality industry and how it maximizes the value of hospitality corporations. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: ((Admission to Hotel & Restaurant Mgt (BS) or Intl Hospitality Mgt (BS) or Restaurant Management (CERT) or Intl Tourism Mgt (CERT)) and ACC 255 and (ECO 284 or ECO 284H) and ECO 285 and (HA 260 or ACC 256)) or International Exchange Stdt Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| FIN303 | Concepts In Finance | 3 | |||
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Description: Basic concepts of financial decision making, how investors evaluate stocks and bonds, and function of financial institutions and markets. (Note: If you're enrolled in a B.S., B.S.B.A., or M.B.A. program within the W.A. Frank College of Business, you cannot take this course for credit.) Letter grade only. Prerequisite: ACC 255 and (ECO 284 or ECO 284H) and Junior Status or higher Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| HA415 | Revenue Management | 3 | |||
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Description: Presents revenue management concepts and the systems utilized to maximize revenues and profits in resorts, corporate, and convention hotels. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: HA 260 Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | HA380 | Global Issues - Hospitality | 3 | ||
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Description: The course provides students with an introduction to the dimensions and nature of the global environment in which hospitality properties operate. It is designed to create a sensitivity to and awareness of global issues, sustainable practices in hospitality and managing different cultures. The course is divided into three segments: globalization issues, sustainable hospitality management and cultural management issues. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Junior Status Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | MAJORELECTIVE | Major Elective | 3 |
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| 5. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | HA400 | Hospitality Sales Management | 3 | ||
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Description: Examines sales management and skills methodologies specifically applied to the hospitality industry and its sub-industries. Letter grade only. Prerequisite or Corequisite: HA 365 or International Exchange Student Group Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | HA490C | Senior Seminar | 3 | ||
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Description: Incorporates organizational theory, strategic planning, and simulated problem solving. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (Senior Status or higher and Pre- or Corequisite: HA 315W and HA 335 and HA 345 and HA 355 and HA 365 and HA 390 and HA 400) or Business Professional Program or Int'l Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Senior Capstone Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | MAJORELECTIVE | Major Elective | 3 |
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| Notes: (300-400 Level) | |||||
| 4. | MGT303 | Concepts In Management | 3 | ||
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Description: Surveys management of organizations; includes international, societal, and organizational structure issues. (Note: If you're enrolled in a BS, BSBA, or MBA program in The W.A. Franke College of Business, you cannot take this course for credit.) Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Junior Status or higher and not in Business Professional Program and not in Business Preparation Plan Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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University Requirements Specified by Major
| University requirements includes 35 units of liberal studies and 6 units of diversity coursework. The courses listed below are required for the major, but may also be used to satisfy liberal studies and/or diversity. Know that if a course is used to satisfy more than one requirement it is only counted once in the cumulative totals. The sections that are blank can be satisfied with any course from the approved list of liberal studies or diversity. | |
| Foundation Requirements:English (FNRQ:ENG) (4 units) | |
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| Foundation Requirements:Math (FNRQ:MAT) (3 units) | |
| Aesthetic and Humanistic Inquiry (AHI) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Social and Political Worlds (SPW) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Cultural Understanding (CU) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Science/Applied Science (SAS/LAB) (7 units) | Student Choice (7) |
| Liberal Studies Elective (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
| Diversity:U.S. Ethnic (DIV:ETHN) (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
| Diversity:Global (DIV:GLBL) (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
Program Information
PROGRAM INFORMATION
2.25 GPA required for HRM and Business Core classes
1200 hours Hospitality Work Experience post high school
CONTACT INFORMATION
School of Hotel and Restaurant Management
Kim Knowles
Advisement Coordinator
928-523-9587
Kim.Knowles@nau.edu
Jessica Shipley
Academic Advisor
928-523-9050
Jessica.Shipley@nau.edu
General Information
Progression Plans are intended to provide a general road map related to the sequencing of courses.
For a full description of degree requirements, review the university catalog. To determine what requirements you may have already met through transfer credits, AP/IB courses, or test credits review your degree progress report.
Some courses may have pre-requisites and/or require appropriate placement scores in Mathematics and English. If you do not have the appropriate placement or pre-requisite courses, you may have to take more courses than are presented on the Progression Plan.
Not all classes are offered every term so use caution when changing the sequencing of courses.
For further clarification, refer to the catalog (link provided at the top of this page) or speak with an academic advisor.
