Emphasis - Food Service

B.S. in Hospitality Management

Description

Students who complete the program in hospitality management choose among many of the job settings in the growing hospitality industry, such as restaurants and food-service operations, hotels and other lodging facilities, event companies, resorts, casinos, entertainment centers, convention centers, travel firms, and visitor bureaus.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Hospitality Management (HM) program is to prepare a diverse community of students to become successful professionals and lifelong learners who aspire to leadership roles in the global hospitality industry and their community.

Accreditation

The HM program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) through 2026.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120

General Education Requirements

See the General Education/Core Curriculum for the School of Applied Sciences.

An additional 21 hours is required in the following related subjects: Writ 250 OR Writ 310; Accy 201; Econ 202 or Econ 203; GB 350; GB 370 or Mgmt 391; Mgmt 383 or NHM 466; and Spch 102, Spch 105, or Bus 271.

Additional general elective hours may be needed to bring the total hours to 120.

Course Requirements

The B.S.H.M. degree requires 52 hours of professional coursework: NHM 211, 213, 215, 216, 221, 261, 310, 360, 371, 376, 462, 472, 464, 467, and 484.

Other Academic Requirements

Completion of 200 documented hours of work experience or service in hospitality will be required prior to students enrolling in the internship (NHM 484).

General Hospitality Management emphasis

The general hospitality management emphasis is mandatory for all students NOT selecting a specific emphasis area (food service, lodging, or event management). This emphasis consists of 9 hours.

Students must meet all general education, additional support, and core NHM classes with three additional courses (9 hours) selected from the following:

  • NHM 222 - Hospitality Applied Experience
  • NHM 311 - Nutrition
  • NHM 312 - Social Events
  • NHM 314 - Meetings and Conference Events
  • NHM 363 - Foodservice Procurement
  • NHM 381 - Bar and Beverage
  • NHM 403 - New York Tour
  • NHM 441 - Food Systems Management & Leadership
  • NHM 491 - Hotel Management & Analytics
  • NHM 468 - US Study Abroad Tours, as offered
  • NHM 595 - Adv. Nutrition/Hospitality Study Tour

Emphasis - Food Service

Description

The food service emphasis is designed for students seeking careers in restaurants and food-service operations such as restaurants, hotel eating establishments, etc. This emphasis consists of 12 hours.

General Education Requirements

Students must meet all general education, additional support, and core NHM classes.

Course Requirements

The food service emphasis requires the following 12 hours:

  • NHM 381 - Bar and Beverage
  • NHM 441 - Hospitality Systems Management
  • Two course (6 hours) chosen from the following:
    • NHM 222, 311, 312, 314, 363, 403, 491, 468, or 595

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

B.S. in Hospitality Management

General Education

Requirement Hours Description
First Year Writing I 3 Complete Hon 101, Writ 100 or Writ 101 with a passing grade.
First Year Writing II 3 Complete one of the following courses with a passing grade: Liba 102, Writ 102 or Hon 102.
3 hrs Math 100+ 3 Successfully complete 3 hours of Math at the 100 level or above.
6 hrs Natural Science Complete 6 hrs of natural science with labs, chosen from Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry (not Chem 101), Physics, Geology, and Liba 150, 151, 205, 205L, 315, 315L
2 associated science labs 8 Successfully complete at least two science laboratory courses.
6 hrs humanities 6 Complete 6 hrs of humanities chosen from: AAS 201, 202, Classics, English (Eng 220-226), History, Philosophy, Religion, G St 201, 202, S St 100-level, Liba 202, 312, 305, Hon 101 or 102
3 hrs Arts Appreciation 3 Complete 3 hours in the area of fine or performing arts. Choose from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Acceptable freshman or sophommore-level courses are: AH 101, AH 102, AH 201, AH 202; Music 101, Music 102, Music 103, Music 104, Music 105; Dance 200; and Theatre 201.
6 hrs social or behavioral science 6 Complete 6 hrs of social or behavioral science chosen from: Anthropology Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Liba 203, 313, Hon 101 or 102

Major Requirements

Requirement Hours Description
NHM 211 3 Complete NHM 211 (formerly FCS 211)with a passing grade.
NHM 213 1 Complete NHM 213 (formerly FCS 213)with a passing grade.
NHM 215 3 Complete NHM 215 (formerly FCS 215) with a passing grade.
NHM 216 3 Complete NHM 216 with a passing grade.
NHM 221 3 Complete NHM 221 with a passing grade.
NHM 261 3 Complete NHM 261 with a passing grade.
NHM 310 3 Successfully complete NHM 310.
NHM 360 3 Complete NHM 360 (formerly FCS 360) with a passing grade.
NHM 371 3 Complete NHM 371 with a passing grade.
NHM 376 3 Complete NHM 376 with a passing grade.
NHM 462 3 Complete NHM 462 (formerly FCS 462) with a passing grade.
NHM 464 3 Complete NHM 464 (formerly FCS 215) with a passing grade.
NHM 467 3 Complete NHM 467 (formerly FCS 467) with a passing grade.
NHM 472 2 Complete NHM 472 (formerly FCS 472) with a passing grade.
NHM 484 3 Complete NHM 484 (formerly FCS 484) with a passing grade.

Emphasis - Food Service

Requirement Hours Description
NHM 381 3 Complete NHM 381 with a passing grade.
NHM 441 3 Complete NHM 441 with a passing grade.
6 hrs electives 6 Complete 6 hrs of electives with a passing grade chosen from the following: NHM 222, 311, 314, 363, 403, 491, 468, or NHM 595.
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.