HSPTR 230 - Hospitality Law and Ethics

2.0 Credits
Introduction to the laws and regulations that impact the hospitality industry. Topics include: safety and security, contracts, legal liabiltiy, and industry regulators. This course will also explore the questions of ethics as it relates to the hospitality industry.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Unpon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the basic legal principles, professional standards, and regulatory bodies that govern the hospitality industry.
Research hospitality management policies and how they are used to minimize legal liability.
Compare and evaluate the types of contracts used in the hospitality industry.
Identify the connections among professional ethics, industry regulations, and the law, and explain their roles in decision-making processes.