Topic outline

  • Hospitality & Tourism Management

    OCAS 8478

    Course Length:  1 Year

    This course incorporates management principles and procedures of the travel and tourism industry as well as destination geography, airlines, international travel, cruising, travel by rail, lodging, recreation, amusements, attractions, and resorts. Employment qualifications and opportunities, and principles for the balance of work and family are also included. Student leadership through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is an integral part of this course.

  • Course Standards & Pacing Guide

  • Topic 1: Overview of Hospitality & Tourism Management (3 Weeks)

  • Topic 2: Career Portfolio (1 Week)

  • Topic 3: Leadership, Teambuilding, Planning & Decision Making (2 Weeks)

  • Topic 4: Communication, Guest Service, & Problem Solving (2 Weeks)

  • Topic 5: Quality Management (3 Weeks)

  • Topic 6: Balancing Work & Family (3 Weeks)

  • Topic 7: Human Resources Management (2 Weeks)

  • Topic 8: Fiscal Principles (3 Weeks)

  • Topic 9: Marketing (3 Weeks)

  • Topic 10: Information Technology (2 Weeks)

  • Topic 11: Geography & Culture (2 Weeks)

  • Topic 12: Food Production Management (2 Weeks)

  • Topic 13: Safety & Property (2 Weeks)

  • Topic 14: Ethics & Professionalism (1 Week)

  • Topic 15: Careers in Hospitality and Tourism Management (2 Weeks)