Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration Program Learning Outcomes
ACPHA Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Connecting our curriculum to ACPHA Program Learning Outcomes
Below are the five Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) program learning outcomes required for the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management.
Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization.
Content Area
Course(s) where introduced
Course(s) where Emphasized
Course(s) where Reinforced
Overview of the hospitality industry, guest experience, and the profession
HA 100, HA 240, HA 315W
HA 210, HA 240
HA 208, HA 210, HA 240
Operations relative to lodging management
HA 210
HA 210, HA 270
HA 250, HA 270
Operations relative to food service management
HA 100, HA 240
HA 243
HA 355, HA 270
Relationship of tourism to hospitality management
HA 100
HA 408
Field experience
HA 208, HA 408
HA 208, HA 408
HA 408
Operations relative to facility maintenance and management
HA 100, HA 240, HA 250
HA 250
HA 250
Opportunity for students to develop a depth of knowledge or a broad exposure to the diverse segments of the industry
HA 100
All Pathway classes
Evaluative culminating/capstone experience
Courses with plans
HA 490C
Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization.
Content Area
Course(s) where Introduced
Course(s) where Emphasized
Course(s) where Reinforced
Human resource management relative to business operations
HA 210, HA 240, HA 250
HA 345
HA 436
Marketing of goods and services relative to business operations
HA 210, HA 240, HA 250
HA 365
Accounting procedures/practices relative to business operations
HA 240, HA 355
HA 260, HA 270, HA 355
HA 415
Legal environment relative to business operations
HA 210, HA 240, HA 250
HA 335, HA 345
HA 490C
Economic environment relative to business operations
ECO 280, HA 270
HA 415
Technology relative to business operations
ISM 120, HA 270
HA 210, HA 240, HA 260, HA 270, HA 350, HA 355
Organizational theory and foundations of management
HA 100, HA 210
MGT 303, HA 335
HA 490C
Financial management relative to business operations
HA 351
HA 351
HA 415
Ethical considerations and socio-political influences affecting organizations
HA 100, HA 210
HA 315W
HA 490C
Strategic management relative to business operations
MGT 303
MGT 303
Leadership theory relative to business operations
HA 210, HA 250
HA 315W, MGT 303
Demonstrate competence in communication necessary for hospitality and tourism management.
Content Area
Course(s) where Introduced
Course(s) where Emphasized
Course(s) where Reinforced
Written communication skills required for hospitality and tourism management
HA 100, HA 315W
HA 315W
HA 315W, HA 490C
Oral communication skills required for hospitality and tourism management
HA 210, HA 240, HA 250, HA 243
HA 243, HA 315W, HA 415
HA 208, HA 408
Interpersonal communication skills required for hospitality and tourism management
HA 100, HA 210, MGT 303
HA 243, HA 315W, HA 345, MGT 303
HA 208, HA408
Digital communication skills required for hospitality and tourism management
HA 270
ISM 120, HA 270, HA 415
Formulate business decisions in hospitality and tourism management.
Content Area
Course(s) where Introduced
Course(s) where Emphasized
Course(s) where Reinforced
Analytical skills required for hospitality and tourism management
HA 100, HA 210, HA 240, HA 260
HA 260, HA 270, HA335, HA 351, HA 355, HA 415
HA 490C
Critical-thinking skills required for hospitality and tourism management
HA 100, HA 210, HA 240, HA 250
HA 260, HA 270, HA 351, HA 415
HA 490C
Problem-solving skills required for hospitality and tourism management
HA 100, HA 210, HA 240, HA 250
HA 260, HA 270, HA 351, HA 335, HA 415
HA 490C
Evaluate leadership principles necessary in the diverse and global hospitality and tourism industry.
Content Area
Course(s) where Introduced
Course(s) where Emphasized
Course(s) where Reinforced
Leadership skills necessary to effectively manage in the hospitality industry
HA 100, 210, HA, 240, HA 250,
HA 315W, MGT 303
HA 315W
Relationship between ethical leadership, culture, and professional performance
HA 210, HA 345
HA 315W, HA 415, MGT 303
HA 315W
Exposure with internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and cultures