Business Academy: Hospitality and Tourism Management Pathway
Hospitality and Tourism Management Pathway
6010: Introduction to Hospitality and Culinary (0.5 credit PAR, Gr. 9-11)
This course was developed with the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute as an introductory course providing students with an overview of the hotel and restaurant industry. It includes an introduction to careers within the hospitality industry and includes topics such as guest services, professionalism, travel and tourism, and food and beverage services.
6012: Hospitality and Tourism Management Program I (HTMP I) (1 credit PAR, Gr. 10-12)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Hospitality and Culinary
This course will allow students to learn about one of the fastest growing industries, allowing for a variety of career options in the travel, tourism, restaurant and other hospitality segments. Emphasis will be placed on the skills and processes needed to launch, build and succeed in this exciting career field. Students will learn how the areas of hotel service, food and beverage, cruises and theme parks, and transportation segments operate and prepare for an exciting future.
6014: Hospitality and Tourism Management Program II (HTMP II) (1 credit PAR, Gr. 11-12)
Prerequisite: Hospitality and Tourism Management Program I
Students will continue to explore careers in Hospitality and Tourism with this second course. Students will plan and manage vacations, resorts, conventions, conferences, cruise ships and theme parks. Graduates of the program will receive a certificate of completion from the Educational Institute after passing the final exam of both HTMP I and HTMP II. Additionally, after the workplace requirement has been met, students are eligible for a professional certification from the Educational Institute. This designation is recognized internationally, and is called the Certified Hospitality & Tourism Management Professional (CHTMP).
6015: Hospitality and Tourism Management Capstone (1-3 credits PAR, Gr. 12)
Prerequisite: Hospitality and Tourism Management Program II
ISD high school seniors will have an opportunity to participate in a capstone experience within several Academy pathways. A capstone experience is a project that allows students to learn about themselves by moving an idea or dream toward a topic of interest, specialization, community need, or career choice. As part of this course all students must complete a capstone experience which may include, but is not limited to: senior project, virtual enterprise, internship, externship, work-based learning, service learning, or community service. In the spring semester of the 11th grade year, students will select their course experience, with the approval of their teacher and principal.
5200: Youth Entrepreneurs I (1 credit PAR, Grade 10-12)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Business and Management
This course is designed to offer practical training and experience to students in the field of entrepreneurship and management. Students will gain an appreciation for business and free enterprise, complete a business plan, and have an understanding of the components for a successful business. Through team activities, computer simulations, hands-on experiences (i.e. Market Day, Dare to Dream, etc.), and competitions, students are challenged to start their own business, enhance their business skills for future career opportunities, and continue into higher education. This class will be conducted in partnership with area businesses and Youth Entrepreneurs, which is affiliated with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. Participation in DECA is highly suggested. The marketing objectives align co-curricular with the DECA competition and will be used as projects in the classroom on occasion.