Business and Hospitality Law

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of the legal and regulatory environment in which business decisions are made within the hospitality industry. Students learn basic legal topics, such as contracts and torts, from local, national and global perspectives. Advanced related concepts may include service of food and alcohol, innkeeper-guest relations, liability for the personal property of others, and employment relationships. Attention is paid to both the letter of the law and its practical effect on business decision-making, especially as it relates to international tourism. This course relies on, and develops, the student¿s ability to read and reason critically. Pre-reqs: HM 101, BUS 101, and Sophomore Status.