BUS 143 - Hospitality Purchasing

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles, strategies, and best practices for effective purchasing within the context of the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will learn to procure goods and services efficiently and strategically in the hotel, retail, restaurant, and event planning sectors. Topics include building supplier relationships, sourcing, procurement, quality assurance, inventory, cost control, and the relationship of purchasing to an organization’s marketing strategy.