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In the School of Hotel Administration .
Undergraduate Curriculum
The School of Hotel Administration offers education in the numerous disciplines required for modern management in the global hospitality industry. Included in the core curriculum are courses in operations, management and organizational behavior, human resource management, finance/accounting, real estate development, food and beverage management, marketing, tourism, strategy, facilities management planning and design, communication, information systems, and law. Students also are encouraged to pursue a broad range of elective courses among the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences as preparation for assuming leadership positions in the business and local community. For more complete information about undergraduate program requirements, see the school’s Student Handbook.
Requirements for Graduation
Regularly enrolled undergraduate students in the School of Hotel Administration are candidates for the degree of bachelor of science. The requirements for that degree are:
- completion of eight semesters in residence for those who entered as freshmen; semesters of residence for transfer students are determined by the amount of transfer credit awarded and the number of credits outstanding;
- completion, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, of 120 required and elective credits (note: 120 credits does not include PE courses);
- qualification in one language other than English. This requirement may be met by any one of the following: (a) three years of high school study of one foreign language; (b) score of 560 on Cornell Placement Test; (c) passing language course level 1210 and 1220 (8 credits) or the equivalent, and attaining a minimum grade of at least C– or “Satisfactory” in each (C or above for transfer credit from other institutions); or (d) passing language course level 1230 or the equivalent;
- completion of two units of practice credit; and
- completion of the university requirement in physical education (including the swim test).
Suggested course programs appear on the following pages. The core courses account for 64 of the 120 credits needed for graduation, hotel electives account for 14 credits, and 18 credits are allotted for distributive electives. The remaining 24 credits may be earned in courses chosen from the offerings of any college of the university, provided that the customary requirements for admission to such courses are met.
Students in the School of Hotel Administration who plan to attend summer school at Cornell or any other four-year college or university, with the expectation that the credit earned will be counted toward the Cornell degree in hotel administration, must obtain the approval from the school in advance. Without advance approval, such credit may not count toward the degree.
Credit earned in military science, aerospace studies, or naval science courses may be counted in the 24-credit group of free electives.
Course Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree
Management and Organizational Behavior: (3 Credits)
Human Resource Management: (3 Credits)
Finance/Accounting: (12 Credits)
Food and Beverage Management: (7 Credits)
Marketing, Tourism, and Strategy: (6 Credits)
Facilities Management, Planning, and Design: (6 Credits)
Management Communication: (6 Credits)
Information Systems: (3 Credits)
Additional Requirements:
- Required core credits (64)
- Hotel electives (14)
- Distributive electives (18)*
- Free electives (24)
Note:
*Students must take a first-year writing class during their first or second semester. Total credits required for graduation: 120
Typical Course Sequences
The following arrangements of courses tend to be more fixed during freshman and sophomore years, with a greater degree of flexibility characterizing the upper-class years. Students will typically enroll in 15 to 16 credits each semester.
Graduate Curriculum
The school’s programs for advanced degrees include those of Master of Management in Hospitality, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. For further information on graduate programs, contact the Office of Student Services, 180 Statler Hall, (607) 255-6376.
Required Program for Master of Management in Hospitality Degree
Note:
Balance of courses are electives. Total credits required for the master of management in hospitality program: 48
Baker Program in Real Estate
The two-year master of professional studies in real estate (MPS/RE) degree program is intended for real estate professionals who are in the early stages of their careers. The program capitalizes on a multidisciplinary curriculum and real estate field faculty members from six different colleges at Cornell. These faculty members, with practical experience and academic expertise, drive the design and delivery of all coursework.
Sixty-two credit hours of coursework and a required summer internship provide a comprehensive and practical foundation for professional careers in real estate. Core courses include the development process, finance, investment, law, construction planning and operations, design, transactions and deal structuring, marketing and management. A student’s ability to apply all aspects of his coursework to real-world cases is tested through two semester-long project courses. Twenty-three elective credits provide numerous opportunities for each student to customize both his concentration, and management and leadership requirements. Additionally, the weekly distinguished speaker series provides a venue for students to learn from and network with industry leaders.
The Baker Program in Real Estate is as also home to the Cornell Real Estate Council, the hub of industry-related real estate activities on and off campus. The professional relationships that students form with council members last throughout their careers.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Baker Program in Real Estate at Cornell University admits mature individuals who will lead others in the profession. Our mission is to educate, develop, and graduate leaders who have completed a comprehensive two-year curriculum that combines coursework with industry exposure to deliver fundamental knowledge about all facets of real estate including an array of advanced analytical skills. Students are educated about real estate as the built environment and as investible assets, which play important roles in the international economy and in societal institutions. The Baker Real Estate Program is the premier education opportunity of its kind in the world, built on a long-standing commitment to maintaining a large resident faculty and an interdisciplinary curriculum with access to an extensive set of courses in traditional and emerging areas of study.
Additional information is available online at baker.realestate.cornell.edu.
Course Schedule Information
For up-to-date information about course scheduling, contact the Office of Student Services, 180 Statler Hall, (607) 255-6376. |