Hotel and Restaurant Management Graduate



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109 Sill Hall
Ypsilanti, MI,48197
734.487.0354

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734.487.1849

About the Program

For detailed information, click the following link to visit the program website at : http://www.emich.edu/sts/hrm/

The graduate curriculum in this program is designed to provide a broad philosophy of the fields in the hospitality industry, with in-depth concentration in the areas of hotel and restaurant management.

Objectives

The objective of the program is to provide the conceptual understanding and analytical and research skills needed for advanced study or professional practice. Each concentration offers an opportunity for the student and the adviser to create a program that reflects individual career and study goals.

About the Curriculum

Required Courses	8 hours
TS507 Research Methods in Technology Studies HRM609 Advanced Topics in Food-Service management HRM610 Advanced Topics in Hospitality management	3hrs 3hrs
Supporting Courses	10-16 hours
Ten to 16 hours from the following HRM519 Human Resource management in Hospitality and Nutrition Service HRM521 Quality Service Management HRM560 Service Strategies for Hospitality Industry HRM587 Cooperative Education in Hospitality Management HRM590/591/592 Special Topics HRM597/598/599 Independent Study HRM607 Colloquium HRM626 Productivity Management in Hospitality and Food-Service Facilities HRM630 International Hospitality Management HRM640 Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Strategies HRM655 Financial Strategies for Hospitality Operations HRM679/680/681 Special Topics HRM683 Workshop HRM686/687/688/689 Practicum HRM697/698/699 Independent Study	3hrs 3hrs 3hrs 3hrs 1/2/3hrs 1/2/3hrs 2hrs 3hrs 3hrs 3hrs 3hrs 1/2/3hrs 3hrs 1/2/3hrs 1/2/3hrs
Culminating Experience	6 hours
Select from either option I,II or III: Option I HRM690/691/692 Thesis I, II, III (1/2/3 hrs) Option II HRM600/695/650 research Project I, II, III (2/3/1 hrs) Option III HRM685 and three additional HRM credits (3/3 hrs)
Cognate Courses(courses taken outside the department)	2-8 hours
Required Cognate Course EDPS621 Statistical Application of Educational Research (2hrs) Supporting Courses Additional courses selected in consultation with the graduate adviser Deficiencies Courses determined in consultation with program adviser and completed prior to placement on planned program. Not counted in semester hours for master's degree but are additional hours required for deficient academic courses.
Program Total	30 hours

About the Faculty

>> Pauline Buchanan

>> Susan Gregory

>> Giri Jogaratnam