HFT 3XXX        The Disney Semester: Experiential Learning in Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management Pending Faculty Senate Approval . . . . . 6-12(F,S,SS)
For students who have been accepted into the Walt Disney World College Program. Combines experiential learning through a minimum of 600 work hours (6 credit hours) with optional classroom education (maximum of 2 classes-3 credit hours/class) at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Permission is required

HFT 3221     Human Resources in Hospitality, Recreation, and Resorts . . . . . 3(S)
Covers basics of human resource administration while focusing on the importance of human resource management within service industries; customer satisfaction is dependent upon employee satisfaction. Emphasis placed upon motivation, training, and strategies to combat the high turnover that characterizes hospitality fields

HFT 3271     Spa Management . . . . . 3(F)
Spa development is traced from Roman roots to the types of spas currently in existence: day spas, destination spas, and resort spas. Major treatments/services are reviewed: facial therapies, massage therapies, water therapies, face and body services, salon services, exercise, personal training, etc. In addition to operations, the functional areas of marketing, human resources, and financial management are discussed within the context of spas

HFT 3277     Resort Operations and Management . . . . . 3(F)
Complete approach to the operation of resort properties from a department manager’s perspective. Beginning with historical development, details are presented in planning, development, financial investment management, and marketing that deal with the unique nature of resort business. The future and the impact of the condominium concept, time-sharing, technological change, and the increased cost of energy and transportation, are also discussed

HFT 3941     Field Study in Hospitality, Recreation and Resort Management . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Students work in a hospitality, recreation or resort-related organization under the supervision of an agency representative and a faculty advisor. Skills, knowledge and values are developed on-the-job in entry level service industry positions; total of 300 work hours. Permission is required

HFT 4274     Condominium and Vacation Interval Ownership . . . . . 3(S)
A comprehensive study of timeshare and vacation ownership of condominium properties. Legal structures, projects budgeting, marketing, sales and property management. Students are introduced to the fastest growing segment of the lodging industry. Differences between traditional and non-traditional lodging operations are examined

HFT 4426     Financial Decision-Making in Hospitality, Recreation and Resorts . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: ACG 3082
Specialized accounting for hotel revenue and expenses; accounting for inventory, property, and equipment; hospitality payroll accounting; hotel departmental financial statements; the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows; the analysis of financial statements; interim and annual reports; budgeting expenses; forecasting sales; budgetary reporting analysis; and financial decision-making

HFT 4753     Convention Facilities and Meetings Management . . . . . 3(SS)
Convention facilities, convention and visitors bureaus, sponsors, host venues, stakeholders, tradeshow and meeting management are examined. Legal issues and trends are studied. The economic impact of meetings and convention business upon destinations is studied