Curriculum Council

Prem Mathew and Richard Nafshun, Co-ChairsNovember 13, 2014

1 Proposal:

New Undergraduate Degree Program Proposal:CPS 90496; CIP 52.0901

BA/BS in Hospitality Management (HM):Eco-Tourism and Sustainability Specialization

Oregon State UniversityCollege of BusinessOSU-Cascades Campus

New Degree Proposal - BA/BS in Hospitality Management

Executive Summary:

A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangement and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities.

Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operation; business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics; and hospitality industry policies and regulations.

New Degree Proposal - BA/BS in Hospitality Management

The proposed program would be the only 4-year degree program of its kind offered in Oregon and would cater to one of the largest supplier of jobs in the state. This degree would be offered at one of the Northwest’s premiere tourist destinations; Bend.

New Degree Proposal - BA/BS in Hospitality Management

Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Science (BS) Program Type: UndergraduateAcademic Home: College of BusinessLocation: OSU-Cascades Campus in Bend, ORUndergraduate Specialization: Ecotourism and SustainabilityUndergraduate Minor: Business and EntrepreneurshipCourse Designator: HMCredit hours: 181-190Delivery Mode: On-Campus(Ecampus courses will not be required in this program.)Enrollment Limitations: NoneAccreditation: NoneProposed Effective Date: Winter Term 2015 (Banner: 201601)

New Degree Proposal - BA/BS in Hospitality Management

Curriculum Council carefully reviewed and unanimously approved this proposal.