BS in Hospitality Management with Emphasis in Sport Venue Management
Degree Program Description
The hospitality industry plays a vital role in U.S. economic development and employment, as well as in the global community. While running a business requires strong marketing, finance and communication skills, the hospitality industry requires all this and more. Hospitality managers must create an experience for guests so unique and memorable that they will want to return repeatedly. A B.S. in Hospitality Management provides students with all the business and managerial skills needed to succeed in a wide variety of hospitality and sport management careers. The curriculum includes core business skills and core Hospitality Management skills. The B.S. in Hospitality Management with emphasis in Sport Venue Management provides specialized instruction in the management and operation of sport venues in addition to the business of live entertainment including sports games, tournaments, concerts and event production. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students will be prepared to assume leadership positions in the dynamic sport venue and entertainment industries.
Major Program Requirements
Sport Venue Management Requirements
Students must complete all University general education requirements and degree requirements, in addition to the Sport Venue Management emphasis requirements below:
| HSP_MGMT 2500 | Fundamentals of Sport Venue Industry | 3 |
| HSP_MGMT 3500 | Sport Venue Operation Management | 3 |
| HSP_MGMT 4400 | Hospitality Finance Management | 3 |
| HSP_MGMT 4500 | Management and Promotion of Live Entertainment | 3 |
| HSP_MGMT 4580W | Sport Venue and Facility Management - Writing Intensive | 3 |
| Hospitality Professional Electives | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Semester Plan
Refer to the Semester Plan for the BS in Hospitality Management.
Degree Audit
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Past MU students can request a degree audit by contacting the Academic Advising Unit of the division in which they were last enrolled at MU. For contact information, go to http://advising.missouri.edu/contact/.
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For additional details on degree audits, go to http://registrar.missouri.edu/degree-audits/index.php.
Major and Career Exploration
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- If you are considering a change of major or are exploring multiple majors, schedule an appointment with an advisor in Academic Exploration and Advising Services (AEAS) by calling (573)884-9700.
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- the Degrees, Majors (Degree Programs), Emphasis Areas, Minors and Certificates page in the catalog,
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