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Hospitality and Tourism
Not all courses listed in this section will be offered each year. The official timetable must
be consulted for courses offered each year.
Notes:
In order to take a Hospitality and Tourism (HTM) course that has a prerequisite, students
must earn a C or better in the prerequisite course(s), regardless of the program in which
the student is registered.
Students who feel they have the equivalent prerequisite background through a
combination of coursework and work experience, may apply to the Faculty of Business
on a Permission and Request Form for permission to enter a course. These forms are
available from the Faculty of Business office in Oland Hall.
Students enrolled in HTM courses who do not have the stated prerequisites, and who
have not been given the permission of the Faculty of Business to remain in the course,
will be administratively withdrawn from the course AFTER the last day to add courses
each term.
HTM1103
Introduction to Tourism
3 ch
This course is designed to acquaint students with the broad topic of tourism. Emphasis is
placed on the socio-cultural, environmental and economic impacts of tourism. In
addition, the course focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of tourism, with pertinent
elements drawn from business, economics, sociology, psychology, recreation and
geography.
HTM2103
International Tourism
3 ch (3C)
This course studies the special characteristics of international tourism. Topics may
include: the nature, importance and measurement of international travel, the impact of
host/visitor interactions, factors affecting the motivation of travelers, and the constraints
on travelers.
Prerequisite: HTM 1103 or permission of the Faculty of Business.
HTM2217
Management Accounting for the Hospitality Industries 3 ch (3C)
This course examines the use of accounting information for planning and control in
hospitality and tourism operations. Topics to be covered include cost-volume-profit
analysis, budget planning and control, ABC costing, and performance evaluation all
geared to the industry. Also included will be an introduction to measuring the costs of
quality and to yield management. NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both HTM 2217
and BA2217 .
Prerequisite: BA1216 or admission to year three of the BAMHT.
HTM2903
Workterm Report I 1 ch
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Identifies an opportunity or problem in the workplace, analyzes its sources and
development, addresses key issues to be considered, offers alternatives and makes
recommendations, including clear provisions for implementation.
HTM3505
Resort and Recreation Management
3 ch (3C)
This course considers concepts and methods of resort planning, management and
marketing, including recreational and event management for the resort environment. Case
studies of real and proposed resorts from different environments will be used. Field visits
to one or more resorts will be an essential part of the course.
Prerequisite: HTM 1103 or permission of the Faculty of Business.
HTM3506
Festivals and Events Management (A)
3 ch
The goal of this course will be to familiarize the student with this exciting and dynamic
segment of the tourism and recreation industry. It will examine specific aspects of
contemporary sport, community and cultural events; and the meeting, incentive,
convention (MICE) industry. Topics to be studied include the main functions of Events
Managers in the areas of development, planning, programming, marketing and
promotions, facility management, human resources and finance. Students will be
presented with case studies and applied projects Prerequisite: HTM 1103 or permission of
the Faculty of Business.
HTM3555
Adventure And Leisure Tourism 3 ch (3C)
This course will explore issues related to entrepreneurial small business development in
the growing adventure and leisure sector of the Tourism Industry. Participants will have
the opportunity to research emerging trends and issues related to the feasibility of
creating service products to serve this market. Small business models which allow for the
creation of stable enterprises in an often seasonal market will be examined.
Prerequisite: HTM 1103 or permission of the Faculty of Business.
HTM3903
Workterm Report II 1 ch
Identifies an opportunity or problem in the workplace, analyzes its sources and
development, addresses key issues to be considered, offers alternatives and makes
recommendations, including clear provisions for implementation.
HTM4101
Competitive Strategy
3 ch (3C)
This is an integrative course dealing with the many interdepartmental and
interdisciplinary problems confronting the management team in addressing organizations
with opportunities and problems. Extensive use will be made of case studies and on-site
assignments or projects. Emphasis will be placed on productivity and the delivery of a
quality product within a competitive environment. Note: credit will not be granted for
both HTM 4101 and BA 4101 .
Prerequisite: Credit in all courses required for the BAMHT except HTM 4161 .
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HTM4111
Travel Writing and Photography 3 ch (3C)
Provides an introduction to the travel writing industry. Topics include the responsibilities
and ethics of the travel writing profession and an examination of how visual imagery
relates to tourism marketing, motivation, service quality and visitor satisfaction.
Prerequisite: HTM 1103 or permission of the Faculty of Business.
HTM4161
Planning & Development of Sustainable Tourism 3 ch (3C)
This course examines the nature and scope of tourism planning and development from
the perspective of markets, attractions, services, transportation suppliers, natural
resources and government policy makers. Emphasis will be placed on community and
regional tourism planning, with attention paid to economic, physical, environmental and
social considerations of planning for tourism entities and destinations.
Prerequisite: Open to fourth year students who have successfully completed BA 3129 , or
permission of the Faculty.
HTM4503
Independent Study - Hospitality and Tourism
3 ch
This course will provide the student with a deepening knowledge in the Hospitality and
Tourism area. Under the supervision of a Faculty member, the student will explore topics
not available in the regular course offerings. The course may consist of written
assignments, oral examinations and written examinations. Students must identify a
faculty member who is willing to supervise the course and apply to the Director,
Undergraduate Studies for approval at least 30 days prior to the term in which they wish
to undertake the work. Applications are normally approved for students who are in their
senior year and who have obtained a grade point average of at least 3.0 in the work of the
second and third years.
HTM4516
Natural Area Tourism
3 ch
This course will examine in detail the management of tourism in natural areas. Topics
will include an introduction to ecology, and how ecological and related sustainable
management principles are used to manage visitors to natural parks and equivalent
reserves. Students interested in outdoor recreation, adventure tourism, park and heritage
management and related topics would find this course an advantage.
Prerequisite: Students should have successfully completed HTM 1103 or permission of
the Faculty. This is a Web-based course and a good understanding of MS Word and
Excel as well as the Internet would be an advantage.
HTM4531
Historical Perspectives in Tourism 3 ch (3C)
An overview of the history of tourism in Canada with particular emphasis on the
Province of New Brunswick. The course is designed to trace the evolution and role of
tourism in Canada from the late nineteenth century to the present. The course will include
explorations of selected leisure/tourism sites in the Saint John area.
Prerequisite: HTM1103 or permission of the Faculty of Business.
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HTM4545
Special Topics in Hospitality Management/Tourism and Travel 3 ch
(3C)
This course surveys various issues and events that influence the hospitality and tourism
industries. Topics will vary from year to year reflecting contemporary issues and events.
HTM4555
Sacred Sites Tourism (A) 3 ch
This course examines the characteristics and management of one of the largest tourism
sectors, spiritual tourism, pilgrimages and sacred sites. Topics include the power of myth
and belief in the identification of natural sacred spaces, and the creation of man-made
religious and secular sacred spaces world wide. The importance and measurement of
international travel related to religious holidays, pilgrimages, and historic/heritage travel
to places with significance to various cultural and religious groups will be discussed. The
impact of host/visitor interactions and factors affecting motivation of travelers as well as
constraints on travelers will be studied. The course will also include on-site visits to local
sacred sites.
Prerequisite(s): HTM 1103 or permission of the Faculty of Business.
HTM4565
Heritage Tourism
3 ch (3C)
This course explores the nature of heritage tourism. It surveys the issues that influence
the development of heritage for tourism. Perspectives on heritage provisions for tourism
will be examined in the context of social, cultural, tourism policies at the provincial,
national, and international levels.
Prerequisite: HTM 1103 or permission of the Faculty of Business.
HTM4903
Workterm Report III 1 ch
Identifies an opportunity or problem in the workplace, analyzes its sources and
development, addresses key issues to be considered, offers alternatives and makes
recommendations, including clear provisions for implementation.