Program: Hotel Management, B.S. (Ferris State University) - Montcalm Community College

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Apr 04, 2025

In partnership with Ferris State University (FAU), MCC offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Management with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Restaurant & Food Industry Management. The program prepares students for management in all areas including sales and marketing, rooms division, food and beverage divisions, facilities operations and more. Both degrees are awarded by FSU.

Bachelor General Education Requirement

Written Communication

Both of the following Written Communication courses:

ENGL 100 - Freshman English I 3 credit
ENGL 101 - Freshman English II 3 credit

Oral Communication

The following Oral Communication course:

COMM 210 - Speech 3 credit

Laboratory Science

Two of the following Laboratory Science courses:

BIOL 100 - Biological Science 4 credit
BIOL 105 - Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 4 credit
BIOL 121 - College Biology I 4 credit
BIOL 122 - College Biology II 4 credit
CHEM 105 - Survey of General Chemistry 4 credit
CHEM 220 - College Chemistry I 5 credit
PHYS 101 - Physical Science 4 credit
PHYS 230 - College Physics I 4 credit

Mathematics

One of the following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses:

MATH 104 - Intermediate Algebra 4 credit
MATH 120 - Trigonometry 3 credit
MATH 159 - College Algebra 4 credit
MATH 180 - Precalculus 5 credit
MATH 250 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 credit
MATH 251 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4 credit

Social Science

Two of the following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses (from two different disciplines):

ANTH 260 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credit
HIST 250 - United States History to 1865 3 credit
HIST 251 - United States History Since 1865 3 credit
POLI 240 - American Political System 3 credit
PSYC 120 - General Psychology 3 credit
SOCI 230 - Sociology 3 credit
SOCI 235 - Social Problems 3 credit
Click here for additional courses that fulfill MCC’s Social Science requirement but may have limited transferability.

Humanities and Fine Arts

Two of the following Michigan Transfer Agreement Recommended Courses (from two different disciplines and only one may be a foreign language):

ENGL 195 - Introduction to Literature 3 credit
ENGL 200 - American Thought & Literature I 3 credit
ENGL 201 - American Thought & Literature II 3 credit
ENGL 220 - English Literature from the Beginning to 1798 3 credit
ENGL 221 - English Literature from 1798 to Present 3 credit
ENGL 265 - Introduction to Film 4 credit
FREN 120 - Elementary French I 4 credit
FREN 121 - Elementary French II 4 credit
GERM 101 - German I 4 credit
GERM 102 - German II 4 credit
MUSI 101 - Music Appreciation 3 credit
PHIL 220 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit
PHIL 221 - Philosophy of World Religions 3 credit
PHIL 222 - Bioethics 3 credit
SPAN 130 - Elementary Spanish I 4 credit
SPAN 131 - Elementary Spanish II 4 credit
Click here for additional courses that fulfill MCC’s Humanities & Fine Arts requirement but may have limited transferability.

General Education Electives

Take one General Education elective course (3 credits)

Program Requirements

Delivered by Montcalm Community College

ACCT 115 - Principles of Accounting I 4 credit (Ferris Equiv. ACCT 201)
ACCT 116 - Principles of Accounting II 4 credit (Ferris Equiv. ACCT 202)
CMIS 101 - Computer Literacy 3 credit
ECON 215 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit * (Ferris Equiv. ECON 221)
ECON 216 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credit * (Ferris Equiv. ECON 222)
MATH 190 - Elementary Statistics 3 credit (Ferris Equiv. STQM 260)
MGMT 237 - Concepts of Management 3 credit (Ferris Equiv. MGMT 301)
MGMT 245 - Human Resource Management 3 credit (Ferris Equiv. MGMT 373)
MRKT 233 - Principles of Marketing 3 credit (Ferris Equiv. MKTG 321)

Total MCC Credits: 61-62

* These transfer credits are satisfied with the MTA Stamp.
NOTE: Must satisfy Global Consciousness and Race, Ethnicity, Gender requirements if the MTA Stamp is not completed.

Delivered by Ferris State University

RFIM 101 - Orientation to Hospitality Mgmt 1 credit
RFIM 113 - Sanitation and Safety 3 credit
RFIM 115 - Food & labor Cost Control System 3 credit
RFIM 207 - Beverage Mgmt 3 credit
RFIM 211 - Purchasing: Hospitality Industry 3 credit
RFIM 227 - Industry Exploration 3 credit
RFIM 292 - Rest & Food Industry Internship 3 credit
HOMT 392 - Hotel Management Internship 3 credit
HOMT 499 - Hospitality Policies and Issues 3 credit
FINC 322 - Financial Management 3 credit
ISYS 321 - Business Information Systems 3 credit
BLAW 321 - Contracts & Sales 3 credit
MGMT 370 - Quality/Operations Management 3 credit
BUSN 499 - Interdisciplinary Integrating Experience 3 credit
ENGL 325 - Advanced Business Writing 3 credit

Choose 3 Courses Below: 9

RFIM 111 - Principles of Food Science 3 credit
RFIM 114 - Menu Planning/Nutrition 3 credit
RFIM 127 - Principles of Cooking & Baking 3 credit
RFIM 214 - Design/Layout of Food Serv. Fac. 3 credit
RFIM 226 - World Cuisines 3 credit
RFIM 229 - Dining Room Service Management 3 credit

Choose 3 Courses Below: 9

HOMT 301 - Property-Facilities Management
HOMT 305 - Convention and Meeting Sales
HOMT 403 - Hospitality Law or Front Office
HOMT 404 - Procedures/Accounting
HOMT 405 - Resort/Recreation Mgmt.&Tourism
HOMT 401 - Special Event Planning

Total Ferris Credits: 61

Credits Required For Degree 122-127

Contact Information: Ferris Statewide, (231) 591-2340 or 800-562-9130 or
FerrisStatewide@ferris.edu or www.ferris.edu/statewide

Delivery Locations:
This program and the Ferris courses are offered to students of Montcalm Community College at the following locations:

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Select courses delivered online and/or in a mixed delivery format (i.e. a mix of online and face-to-face instruction)

Advising Notes: It is recommended that potential applicant meet with an advisor to review the program and course schedule and have any questions answered prior to completing an application. Students completing the Michigan Transfer Agreement Stamp may have different general education courses requirements. Meeting with a Ferris advisor prior to the selection of any electives or general education classes shown above could reduce the chance of completing a course that will not transfer. Once admitted, students continue to meet with an advisor as they work towards graduation.

Disclaimer: This is a guide for students who plan to transfer to Ferris State University. This guide is not intended to be a contract with Ferris. The information on this guide is subject to change. Students should contact Ferris to keep informed of changes. Final responsibility for verifying all transfer information lies with the student.

Note

A Restaurant & Food Industry Management Associate Degree is also available.