Introductory Commercial Food Production

3

Study of basic and intermediate commercial food production management skills required in menu design. This knowledge will be applied in the production of appetizers, salads, main course items, and desserts.

Introductory Commercial Food Production

3

Study of basic and intermediate commercial food production management skills required in menu design. This knowledge will be applied in the production of appetizers, salads, main course items, and desserts.

Introductory Commercial Food Production

3

Study of basic and intermediate commercial food production management skills required in menu design. This knowledge will be applied in the production of appetizers, salads, main course items, and desserts.

Food and Beverage Control

3

Fundamentals of food and beverage cost controls in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality Information Technology

3

Current computer applications in the Hospitality industry including information technology specific to hotel and restaurant accounting, finance, marketing, and management. These concepts are stressed through hands-on laboratory assignments with a Hotel Property Management System and a Restaurant POS/back-office as well as Microsoft Office. Mathematical financial functions will include the Present Value Function and the time value of money in the context of the Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels.

Introductory Commercial Food Production

3

Study of basic and intermediate commercial food production management skills required in menu design. This knowledge will be applied in the production of appetizers, salads, main course items, and desserts.

Introductory Commercial Food Production

3

Study of basic and intermediate commercial food production management skills required in menu design. This knowledge will be applied in the production of appetizers, salads, main course items, and desserts.

Introductory Commercial Food Production

3

Study of basic and intermediate commercial food production management skills required in menu design. This knowledge will be applied in the production of appetizers, salads, main course items, and desserts.

Food and Beverage Control

3

Fundamentals of food and beverage cost controls in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality Information Technology

3

Current computer applications in the Hospitality industry including information technology specific to hotel and restaurant accounting, finance, marketing, and management. These concepts are stressed through hands-on laboratory assignments with a Hotel Property Management System and a Restaurant POS/back-office as well as Microsoft Office. Mathematical financial functions will include the Present Value Function and the time value of money in the context of the Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels.

Introductory Commercial Food Production

3

Study of basic and intermediate commercial food production management skills required in menu design. This knowledge will be applied in the production of appetizers, salads, main course items, and desserts.

Introductory Commercial Food Production

3

Study of basic and intermediate commercial food production management skills required in menu design. This knowledge will be applied in the production of appetizers, salads, main course items, and desserts.

Introductory Commercial Food Production

3

Study of basic and intermediate commercial food production management skills required in menu design. This knowledge will be applied in the production of appetizers, salads, main course items, and desserts.

Food and Beverage Control

3

Fundamentals of food and beverage cost controls in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality Information Technology

3

Current computer applications in the Hospitality industry including information technology specific to hotel and restaurant accounting, finance, marketing, and management. These concepts are stressed through hands-on laboratory assignments with a Hotel Property Management System and a Restaurant POS/back-office as well as Microsoft Office. Mathematical financial functions will include the Present Value Function and the time value of money in the context of the Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels.

Introductory Commercial Food Production

3

Study of basic and intermediate commercial food production management skills required in menu design. This knowledge will be applied in the production of appetizers, salads, main course items, and desserts.

Institutional Foodservice Production

3

Theory and application of commercial and institutional foodservice in an industrial environment, including large scale purchasing procedure, training in large productionequipment, on-the-job training.

Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

3

Introduction to the principles of accounting as they apply to the hospitality industry. Required for students who have not satisfactorily completed introductory accounting courses. Corequisite: HFT 3423.

Lodging Systems and Procedures

3

Detailed study of methods used in serving and tracking guest history and yield management in the hospitality industry. Demonstrates state-of-the-art technology and concepts. Prerequisite: HFT 3423 and HFT 3453.

Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

3

Introduction to the principles of accounting as they apply to the hospitality industry. Required for students who have not satisfactorily completed introductory accounting courses. Corequisite: HFT 3423.

Introductory Commercial Food Production

3

Study of basic and intermediate commercial food production management skills required in menu design. This knowledge will be applied in the production of appetizers, salads, main course items, and desserts.

Lodging Systems and Procedures

3

Detailed study of methods used in serving and tracking guest history and yield management in the hospitality industry. Demonstrates state-of-the-art technology and concepts. Prerequisite: HFT 3423 and HFT 3453.

Advanced Food Production Management

3

A course in advanced food production and service techniques to provide the student with realistic production, service and managerial experience. Students will be rotated through production and service stations and, as managers, will be required to plan menus, supervise preparation and service, handle customer relations, and keep accurate accounting records on the profit and loss phases of the operation. Staffing, merchandising, and cost control procedures are integral parts of the course. Prerequisite: FSS 3230C.

Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

3

Introduction to the principles of accounting as they apply to the hospitality industry. Required for students who have not satisfactorily completed introductory accounting courses. Corequisite: HFT 3423.

Introductory Commercial Food Production

3

Study of basic and intermediate commercial food production management skills required in menu design. This knowledge will be applied in the production of appetizers, salads, main course items, and desserts.

Lodging Systems and Procedures

3

Detailed study of methods used in serving and tracking guest history and yield management in the hospitality industry. Demonstrates state-of-the-art technology and concepts. Prerequisite: HFT 3423 and HFT 3453.

Advanced Food Production Management

3

A course in advanced food production and service techniques to provide the student with realistic production, service and managerial experience. Students will be rotated through production and service stations and, as managers, will be required to plan menus, supervise preparation and service, handle customer relations, and keep accurate accounting records on the profit and loss phases of the operation. Staffing, merchandising, and cost control procedures are integral parts of the course. Prerequisite: FSS 3230C.

Advanced Internship in Hospitality/Tourism Management

0-3

Structured hospitality practical training work experience involving training program and job rotations not previously performed. Ten week/300 hours minimum. Report and management project required. Prerequisites: Documented completion of 1,000 hospitality related work hours of which at least 500 hours must be completed while enrolled at FIU. Permission of the instructor.

Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

3

Introduction to the principles of accounting as they apply to the hospitality industry. Required for students who have not satisfactorily completed introductory accounting courses. Corequisite: HFT 3423.

Role of Market Research in Visitor Industry

3

Fundamental research methods for tourism industry: data collection, analysis, write-up, and presentation. Emphasis placed on research implication relevant to management and problem solving. Prerequisite: HFT 3503 or HFT 3509 or permission of instructor.

Fundamentals of Management in the Hospitality Industry

3

A basic course in general management concepts and practices to acquaint the student with theories and principles of organization, the tools of managerial decision-making, and the management process, with particular reference to the hospitality industry. Case studies are used.

Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

3

Introduction to the principles of accounting as they apply to the hospitality industry. Required for students who have not satisfactorily completed introductory accounting courses. Corequisite: HFT 3423.

Role of Market Research in Visitor Industry

3

Fundamental research methods for tourism industry: data collection, analysis, write-up, and presentation. Emphasis placed on research implication relevant to management and problem solving. Prerequisite: HFT 3503 or HFT 3509 or permission of instructor.

Fundamentals of Management in the Hospitality Industry

3

A basic course in general management concepts and practices to acquaint the student with theories and principles of organization, the tools of managerial decision-making, and the management process, with particular reference to the hospitality industry. Case studies are used.

Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

3

Introduction to the principles of accounting as they apply to the hospitality industry. Required for students who have not satisfactorily completed introductory accounting courses. Corequisite: HFT 3423.

Role of Market Research in Visitor Industry

3

Fundamental research methods for tourism industry: data collection, analysis, write-up, and presentation. Emphasis placed on research implication relevant to management and problem solving. Prerequisite: HFT 3503 or HFT 3509 or permission of instructor.

Fundamentals of Management in the Hospitality Industry

3

A basic course in general management concepts and practices to acquaint the student with theories and principles of organization, the tools of managerial decision-making, and the management process, with particular reference to the hospitality industry. Case studies are used.

Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

3

Introduction to the principles of accounting as they apply to the hospitality industry. Required for students who have not satisfactorily completed introductory accounting courses. Corequisite: HFT 3423.

Food and Beverage Control

3

Fundamentals of food and beverage cost controls in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality Marketing Strategy

3

Examines marketing principles, theories and concepts and the use of management principles and techniques of analysis, planning, implementation and control to maximize marketing effectiveness in hospitality organizations. Stresses marketing of services.

Hospitality Industry Law

3

A basic course in hotel, motel, and restaurant law emphasizing risk management and security. The student is introduced to the fundamental laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the hospitality industry. Case study approach is used to develop an awareness and understanding of the legal problems confronting the manager and executive in policy and decision making.

Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

3

Introduction to the principles of accounting as they apply to the hospitality industry. Required for students who have not satisfactorily completed introductory accounting courses. Corequisite: HFT 3423.

Food and Beverage Control

3

Fundamentals of food and beverage cost controls in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality Marketing Strategy

3

Examines marketing principles, theories and concepts and the use of management principles and techniques of analysis, planning, implementation and control to maximize marketing effectiveness in hospitality organizations. Stresses marketing of services.

Hospitality Industry Law

3

A basic course in hotel, motel, and restaurant law emphasizing risk management and security. The student is introduced to the fundamental laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the hospitality industry. Case study approach is used to develop an awareness and understanding of the legal problems confronting the manager and executive in policy and decision making.

Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

3

Introduction to the principles of accounting as they apply to the hospitality industry. Required for students who have not satisfactorily completed introductory accounting courses. Corequisite: HFT 3423.

Restaurant Management

3

Analysis of principal operating problems facing managers in the restaurant industry. Various control systems necessary for profitability and quality are examined.

Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry

3

A study of financial management and its application in the Hospitality Industry. Topics include capital investment analysis, mergers and current financial issues. Emphasis is placed on maximizing shareholder value.

Wine Technology, Merchandising, and Marketing

3

A course in oenology and the fundamentals of wine technology (viticulture and vinification methods). The major types of wine and the factors influencing their quality; principles of sensory evaluation; wine merchandising and marketing. Prerequisite: Minimum age 21.

Restaurant Management

3

Analysis of principal operating problems facing managers in the restaurant industry. Various control systems necessary for profitability and quality are examined.

Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry

3

A study of financial management and its application in the Hospitality Industry. Topics include capital investment analysis, mergers and current financial issues. Emphasis is placed on maximizing shareholder value.

Restaurant Management

3

Analysis of principal operating problems facing managers in the restaurant industry. Various control systems necessary for profitability and quality are examined.

Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry

3

A study of financial management and its application in the Hospitality Industry. Topics include capital investment analysis, mergers and current financial issues. Emphasis is placed on maximizing shareholder value.

Hotel Foodservice Operations Seminar

3

Senior course reviewing current foodservice operations, practices, procedures and problems throughout all areas and facets of the hotel industry. Prerequisite: HFT 3210.

Culinary Event Management

3

A unique course allowing the opportunity for students with advanced culinary skills to learn the art and science of managing culinary events. Prerequisites: FSS 3230 and FSS 4234 or A.O.S. in Culinary Arts.

International Food Production Management

3

Study of international commercial food production management designed for hospitality graduate students. This course includes instruction on international cooking principles as well as hands-on food preparation in the food laboratories. This course includes weekly interactive lectures and a laboratory experience to allow the learner to develop skills required in food preparation and management.

Beverage Management

3

An introduction to the identification, use and service of wines, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages, with an in-depth analysis of the various elements of beverage operations including purchasing, control, merchandising, and bar management.

Hotel Foodservice Operations Seminar

3

Senior course reviewing current foodservice operations, practices, procedures and problems throughout all areas and facets of the hotel industry. Prerequisite: HFT 3210.

Culinary Event Management

3

A unique course allowing the opportunity for students with advanced culinary skills to learn the art and science of managing culinary events. Prerequisites: FSS 3230 and FSS 4234 or A.O.S. in Culinary Arts.

Hotel Foodservice Operations Seminar

3

Senior course reviewing current foodservice operations, practices, procedures and problems throughout all areas and facets of the hotel industry. Prerequisite: HFT 3210.

Advanced Wine Technology

3

Overview of the wine business including: importers, whole-salers, growing grapes, making wine, retailing in supermarkets, restaurants, and liquor stores, analytical tastings, matching wine and food. Prerequisite: HFT 3866; minimum age 21.

Hospitality Industry Law

3

A basic course in hotel, motel, and restaurant law emphasizing risk management and security. The student is introduced to the fundamental laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the hospitality industry. Case study approach is used to develop an awareness and understanding of the legal problems confronting the manager and executive in policy and decision making.

Investment Analysis for the Hospitality Industry

3

Advanced investment methods and opportunities with emphasis on securities of the hospitality industry, financing techniques, syndication, negotiations. Prerequisites: HFT 6446 and HFT 4464.

Hospitality/Tourism Service Operations Management

3

Application of techniques to create, operate staff and evaluate service systems for hospitality/tourism enterprises. Emphasis on queues, forecasting demand, route and scheduling and quality management. Prerequisites: HFT 3505 or HFT 4509.

Advanced Wine Technology

3

Overview of the wine business including: importers, whole-salers, growing grapes, making wine, retailing in supermarkets, restaurants, and liquor stores, analytical tastings, matching wine and food. Prerequisite: HFT 3866; minimum age 21.

Hospitality Industry Law

3

A basic course in hotel, motel, and restaurant law emphasizing risk management and security. The student is introduced to the fundamental laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the hospitality industry. Case study approach is used to develop an awareness and understanding of the legal problems confronting the manager and executive in policy and decision making.

Internship in Hospitality Management

3

Practical training and experience in all the major phases of hospitality operations and visitor industry. Reports are required. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Graduate Internship

0-3

Structured hospitality practical training work experience involving training program and job rotations not previously performed. Ten week/300 hour minimum. Report and management project required. Prerequisite: Documented completion of 1000 hospitality related work hours of which at least 500 hours must be completed while enrolled at FIU. Permission of instructor.