A multidisciplinary seminar directed to topics of major concern in humanistic studies and to include consideration of culture, literature, history and landscape.

An independent research course leading to an undergraduate thesis in the humanities, to be supervised by three faculty members, to be a minimum of 50 pages in length, and to be defended in an oral examination. A minimum of six credit hours must be taken in the fall semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 credits.

A survey of the historical development and management structure of organizations that comprise the hospitality and tourism industry. The course format includes presentation by industry representatives, lectures and student led discussions.

A survey of the historical development and management structure of organizations that comprise the hospitality and tourism industry. The course format includes presentation by industry representatives, lectures and student led discussions.

An introduction to the structure, operation and characteristics of domestic and international tourism. Topics include transportation modes, destination planning and marketing, wholesale and retail travel agent agreements; geographic, social and cultural aspects of tourism.

This course concentrates on the principles of marketing as they are applied to the hospitality industry. Problems and characteristics specific to the industry will be examined. Additionally this course will be a starting point for the development of a marketing feasibility study and comprehensive plan and strategy for marketing a hospitality operation.

This course explores the skills and role of revenue managers in hospitality management as well as discussing the benefits of revenue management practices and systems. Consideration is given to concepts such as pricing, value, forecasting, inventory, distribution and evaluation as it relates to maximizing revenue in hospitality. Enrollment is limited to Hospitality Management and Tourism majors only.

Independent intensive work on specific topics in hospitality management or tourism. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Independent intensive work on specific topics in hospitality management or tourism. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

This course will provide the theoretical and practical foundations for effective twenty-first century event management. Students will learn how to research, design, plan, coordinate, and evaluate professional events. Specifically, this course deals with the horse industry activities in the state of Kentucky.