2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Sep 21, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
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HMD 225 - Foundations of Hospitality Leadership


Credits: 3
Description
Theories of leadership are introduced and examined in the context of personal leadership, team dynamics, emotional intelligence, coaching, and ethics. Success factors related to competencies, skills, and leader behaviors are investigated. The challenges of leading diverse groups are explored including cultural, gender, and generational differences.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Differentiate leadership theories.
  2. Distinguish the role of the leader in team dynamics.
  3. Utilize ethical decision-making.
  4. Identify leadership competencies, skills, and behaviors needed to be successful in hospitality.

Prerequisite: ENG 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 110  or ENG 113  with a grade of C- or better.
Corequisite: None
Graded: Letter Grade



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