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IST for Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management (ISHRM) - Overview
The Internet and associated technologies -- including the Web, kiosks, e-mail, cell phones, personal digital assistants, and interactive television -- have become vital communication channels for hospitality professionals. In the ISHRM minor, students can attain the knowledge base necessary to direct the planning, design, and analysis of information technology systems for hospitality corporations and to integrate these systems for strategic, tactic, and operational use.
Applying to the ISHRM Minor
- Application for minors will be accepted anytime after a student has achieved at least fifth semester classification. However, a student must apply and be accepted before the end of the regular add/drop period of his/her final semester.
- There is a one-time nonrefundable tuition surcharge of $750 (USD) when students formally enter the ISHRM minor.
- A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses to successfully complete this minor.
Courses
Prescribed Courses
- IST 110 Information, People and Technology (3)
- IST 210 Organization of Data (4)
- IST 220 Networking and Telecommunications (3)
- HRIM 350 Hospitality Decision Making and Information Systems (3)
- HRIM 470 Hospitality Management Information Systems (3)
- HRIM 471 Evaluation of Hospitality Technology (3)
Total Credits: 19
For More Information
Jeanie Peritz
Administrative Director, Undergraduate Advising
College of Information Sciences and Technology
jperitz
ist.psu.edu
814-865-8947
104 Information Sciences and Technology Building, University Park
Carolyn Lambert
Associate Professor
School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Recreation Management
College of Health and Human Development
culpsu.edu
814-863-0022
01 Mateer Building, University Park
