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

This course introduces students to the intersection of tourism and the production of beer, wine, and spirits. The course focuses on the history, culture, and economic value from tourism on communities in which beverages are produced. The course has a global focus and also pays special attention to bourbon-related tourism in Kentucky. The course requires students to visit to two distilleries, two wineries, and two breweries. Travel time and entry fees are the responsibility of the student.

A domestic or foreign study tour to include investigation of interests related to hospitality management and tourism. Professional visits are planned according to particular itineraries. Application and payment dates are determined each semester by the instructor. This course may be repeated one time if tour destinations are different. Prereq: Priority is given to majors and upperclassmen. All students are subject to instructor approval.

This course is a review and application of the principles of hospitality (specifically lodging) and tourism learned in pre-requisite courses. Theory and principles will be applied to decision-making in the hospitality and tourism industry while emphasizing features and characteristics of the industry. Current issues of relevance pertaining to the industry will be discussed to highlight their importance to the industry.

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.

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.

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.

A course requiring students to use integrative skills to evaluate theories and applications regarding decision making, strategic planning and management concepts specific to hospitality and food service organizations.

A course requiring students to use integrative skills to evaluate theories and applications regarding decision making, strategic planning and management concepts specific to hospitality and food service organizations.

A course requiring students to use integrative skills to evaluate theories and applications regarding decision making, strategic planning and management concepts specific to hospitality and food service organizations.