HMT 1137 Hospitality Industry Computer Systems
Students will learn about computer-based property management systems, involving both front- and back-of-the-house operations. The course is designed to show the inter-related computer functions of an entire full-service lodging property with departments such as food and beverage service outlets, sales, front office, etc.
Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Hospitality Management
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No
Prereqs: HMT 1105 AND BIS 1120
Outcomes
- Design a comprehensive property management system (PMS) for a Full Service Luxury Hotel.
- Describe advances in food and beverage automation, including sophisticated input devices, POS systems and microcomputer interfaces, integrated food and beverage service software, forecasting applications software, and catering software packages.
- Perform basic functions on the PMS computer system within the Tartan Terrance Restaurant by producing electronic spreadsheets for inventory, work schedules, shift demand, and menu analysis.
- Analyze and conclude the different advantages of using yield management software as it pertains to sales analysis, profit, pre-costing, post-costing, menu management, and back office accounting applications.
Credit Hours: 2
Classroom Hours: 2