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Minor in Hospitality & Tourism Management

Program Description

The Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management is designed for non-RPTA majors interested in learning about career areas within the hospitality and tourism fields. This broad set of industries can lead to careers in hospitality and event planning, tourism, eco-tourism, activity programming, and destination marketing.

Minor students may also enroll in RPTA Certificates with advisor approval. A Certificate cannot be awarded unless the minor program is completed.

Note: Students must have a declared major in order to declare a minor.

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Program Requirements

The minor requires 15 units, all of which must be taken in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration. At least 9 units must be upper division, with at least 9 upper division units taken in residence at Sacramento State.

Notes:

  • A grade of "C-" or better is required in all courses applied to the certificate.
  • Writing Placement for Junior (WPJ) is a prerequisite to enroll in a Writing Intensive Course.
Required Course (3 units) Units Course Prerequisites?
RPTA 80 Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism 3 No
Take four of the following HTM electives (12 units) Units Course Prerequisites?
RPTA 61 Cost Management for Hospitality 3 No
RPTA 82 Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Law 3 No
RPTA 84 Hotel and Lodging Operations 3 No
RPTA 139 Conference and Meeting Planning 3 No
RPTA 178 Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry 3 RPTA 80
RPTA 179 Profit & Revenue Management for Hospitality 3 RPTA 61
RPTA 182 Travel and Tourism 3 No
RPTA 184 Hospitality Administration 3 No
RPTA 185 The Art and Science of Experience Design 3 Writing Intensive Prerequisites
RPTA 187 Food Tourism 3 No
RPTA 188 Sacramento Region Craft Beer Industry Tourism 3 No
RPTA 189 The Science of Wine and Dining 3 No
HTM Minor Advising Sheet

Academic Advising

Faculty Advisor

Students who has a Minor in Hospitalty and Tourism Management are assigned a specific faculty advisor. Students can find their faculty advisor on their Student Center and are encouraged to see their advisor for academic advising, career exploration, specific mentoring, and professional resources. Students should see their advisor during their office hours. The current list of faculty office hours is available on the department's main page under Student Resources.

Note: Faculty are unavailable during summer and winter session. For additional advising support, please visit the HHS Student Success Center.

HHS Student Success Center

The Health & Human Services Student Success Center advises all majors and minors in Public Health and serves an array of students from first-time freshman to graduationg seniors. Please visit the center for in-person or virtual drop-in hours. If you have questions, please email them directly at: chhs_success_center@csus.edu

Pre-Major and Prospective Students

When you email the Student Success Center be sure to provide the following information (if applicable):

  1. Full Name
  2. Sac State Student ID
  3. Major
  4. Request/Inquiry/Question(s)

Please Note: Emails are reviewed in the order received; please allow 1-3 business days for a response.

Undeclared/Expressed Interest Advising

The Academic Advising Center offers one-on-one advising to help current Sacramento State students explore major/minor opportunities. The Center engages students in a developmental process that helps clarify and implement individual educational plans consistent with their skills, interests, and values.

Career Pathways & Opportunities

The Hospitality and Tourism Management field frequently seek management, supervision, marketing, and planning positions related to:

  • Hotels, motels, other lodging facilities
  • Restaurants, clubs, bars, catering
  • Casinos
  • Conference and convention centers
  • Festivals and events
  • Health and fitness facilities
  • Ski resorts
  • Cruise lines, airlines
  • Destination marketing organizations
  • Theme parks, amusement parks, other tourist attractions
  • Entertainment, event, sports venues
  • Institutional food and beverage operations

Contact

Email

publichealth@csus.edu

Phone

(916) 278-6441

Office Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Except Holidays (Campus Closed)

Department Location

Solano Hall 3002

California State University, Sacramento

6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819

Mailing Address

Department of Public Health

California State University, Sacramento

6000 J Street, MS 6073

Sacramento, CA 95819