HADM 4452: Sustainable Development and the Global Hospitality Industry
Elective - 3 credit hours - S/U or Letter grade
Offered Fall only
This course is not offered this semester - Spring 10
This multidimensional course introduces the global sustainability and environmental movements, their impact on the hospitality industry, and responses to and opportunities associated with sustainability. Readings will be drawn from the environmental, sustainability, and hospitality literature. Students should be prepared to encounter conflicting views in the readings and in classroom discussions. The course attempts to portray a variety of viewpoints regarding issues of contemporary interest to society and the business community. Discussion of these issues is a key component of the course. An overnight field trip may be a required course activity.