Self-assessment of students' strengths, limitations, and career aspirations. Preparation of reference files, letters, and resumes. Identification of and application to department-approved agencies for completion of internship experience.

A survey of the special characteristics, problems, and methods for managing service-oriented organizations. Students will learn principles of services and guest services management in order to see how they can be used in managing any service organization. The course also introduces quantitative techniques associated with managing organizations in the service sector. Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to apply the concepts to their work experiences.

Students will learn valuable soft skills needed to thrive in the working world - specifically in industries within the Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles and the Hospitality Management & Tourism fields. Concepts are applicable in all professional settings. Class is set up to provide real world notions that are vital to professional success.

Course will focus on selected topics drawn from various areas of Retailing & Tourism Management taught by faculty members with special interests and competence. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.

Demonstrate knowledge of human resource management and its role in retail business including: employment, training, performance management, compensation, and providing a safe, ethical and fair environment. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

Students will study scientific techniques and accepted research methodologies in human environmental science research. Emphasis is placed on understanding the research process and developing the skills necessary to evaluate and implement research methods and design procedures.

Students will study scientific techniques and accepted research methodologies in human environmental science research. Emphasis is placed on understanding the research process and developing the skills necessary to evaluate and implement research methods and design procedures.

Supervised industry experience with a cooperative establishment in the students formal option of study. Students will complete a 400-hour, 10 week learning experience under the joint supervision of a faculty member supervisor and a qualified industry professional.

Supervised industry experience with a cooperative establishment in the students formal option of study. Students will complete a 400-hour, 10 week learning experience under the joint supervision of a faculty member supervisor and a qualified industry professional.

Supervised industry experience with a cooperative establishment in the students formal option of study. Students will complete a 400-hour, 10 week learning experience under the joint supervision of a faculty member supervisor and a qualified industry professional.