Emphasis - Lodging
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 - Lodging
Description
The lodging emphasis is designed for students seeking careers in hotels and other lodging facilities. This emphasis consists of 12 hours.
General Education Requirements
Students must meet all general education, additional support, and core NHM classes.
Course Requirements
The lodging emphasis requires the following 12 hours:
- NHM 465 - Sales in Hospitality and Tourism
- NHM 491 - Hotel Management & Analytics
- Two courses (6 hours) chosen from the following:
- NHM 222, 311, 312, 314, 363, 381, 403, 441, 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 - Lodging
| Requirement | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHM 465 | 3 | Complete NHM 465 with a passing grade. |
| NHM 491 | 3 | Complete NHM 491 with a passing grade. |
| 6 hrs electives | 6 | Complete 6 hrs electives chosen from the following: NHM 222, 311, 312, 314, 363, 381, 403, 441, 468, or NHM 595. |