The hotel and lodging management minor prepares students with industry-specific skills required of today's hotel professional. Students will learn how to lead front office operations, housekeeping and facilities management, industry standard pricing strategies, revenue management, the role of a hotel sales department, and how to lead with a focus on service management.
Perfect Class Size and Top-Notch Hands-on Classes
"IUP is the perfect size school. Class sizes were not much different than high school. Professors were always available to youwhether it be office hours, after class, or via e-mail. The hands-on courses that involved the Allenwood were top notch."
IUP Alumnus Michael Rhoten, General Manager for a 150-Room Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel Employing about 50 Associates in Pittsburgh
Learning Objectives:
Upon the completion of this minor students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role housekeeping and facilities management plays in the day-to-day operations of a hotel or resort property.
- Analyze and apply various lodging revenue management strategies to ensure organizational profitability.
- Develop and present a hotel sales program.
Number of Credits: 18
Required Courses:12 credits
- HOSP 260 - Hotel Operations Management - 3cr
- HOSP 325 - Hotel Sales - 3cr
- HOSP 372 - Housekeeping and Facilities Management - 3cr
- HOSP 400 - Hotel Revenue Management - 3cr
Controlled Electives:6 credits
HOSP courses approved by department chairperson totaling at least 6 credits
For more information, contact Stephen Shiring at sshiring@iup.edu, or stop by the department office, Ackerman Hall Room 10.
HLMG Minor Application Form (pdf link title: title HLMG Minor Application_Spring 2018)