NOUN Hotel & Tourism Management Courses/Outline (100

Discover the complete NOUN Hotel & Tourism Management course outline for 100–500 levels. Includes compulsory and elective courses, credit units, and a detailed semester-by-semester programme structure for B.Sc Hotel & Tourism Management students.

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) offers a B.Sc Hotel & Tourism Management programme designed to provide students with a solid foundation in hospitality operations, tourism planning, management, customer service, and sustainable tourism development.

This programme prepares graduates for professional careers in hotels, resorts, travel agencies, event planning, and government tourism bodies.

In this post, you’ll find:

Complete course outline from 100 to 500 level
Credit units for each course
Compulsory (C) and Elective (E) course classification

NOUN Hotel & Tourism Management Course Outline (100–500 Level)

100 Level – First Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Status
GST 101	Use of English and Communication Skills I	2	C
CIT 101	Computers in Society	2	C
GST 121	Use of Library	1	C
GST 105	History and Philosophy of Science	2	C
BIO 101	General Biology I	2	C
BIO 191	Practical Biology I	1	C
CHM 103	Introduction to Physical Chemistry I	3	C
CHM 191	Practical Chemistry I	1	C
MTS 121	Algebra	2	C
PHY 121	General Physics	3	C
PHY 191	Practical Physics I	1	C
FRE 121	Textual Analysis/ practical French I	2	C
ECO 121	Principles of Economics	2	C

Total Credit Units: 25

100 Level – Second Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Status
GST 102	Use of English and Communication Skills II	2	C
CHM 132	Organic Chemistry for Agriculture II	2	C
BIO 102	General Biology II	2	C
CHM 192	Introductory Practical Chemistry II	1	C
PHY 192	Practical Physics II	1	C
BIO 192	Practical Biology II	1	C
FRE 122	Textual Analysis/Practical French II	2	C
MTS122	Integral Calculus	3	C
CHM 102	Physical Chemistry	2	C
GST 104	Introduction to Social Sciences	2	C

Total Credit Units: 18

Total credit units for 100 level courses = 43

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200 Level – First Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Status
GST 203	Introduction to Philosophy and Logic	2	C
BIO 217	General Microbiology	2	C
HMT 201	Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism	2	C
HMT 203	Food Purchasing and Costing	2	C
HMT 205	Food/Beverage Production and Service I	3	C
AGR 201	General Agriculture	3	C
NUD 211	Introduction to Nutrition & Dietetics	2	C
ESM211	Global Environmental Issues	2	E
ESM221	Ecotourism	2	E
FRE 221	Creative Writing in French I	1	C
GST 201	Nigerian People and Culture	2	C

Total Credit Units: 25

Students are required to take one (1) elective course.

200 Level – Second Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Status
GST 202	Fundamentals of Peace Studies & Conflicts Resolution	2	C
HMT 202	Introduction to Landscaping	2	C
HMT 204	Spices, Herbs and Condiments	2	C
ENT 206	Entrepreneurial Studies I	2	C
FST 202	Principles of Food Science and Technology	3	C
ANP 202	Principles of Animal Production	2	E
HMT 206	Computer Appreciation and Application to Hospitality& Tourism	2	C
HMT 208	Personnel Management	1	C
HMT 210	Accommodation Management	1	C
BIO 220	Fisheries and Wildlife	2	E
FRE 211	French Grammar/Composition I	2	C
AGR 302	Agricultural Statistics and Data Processing	2	C

Total Credit Units: 23

300 Level – First Semester

Course code	Course Title	Credits	Status
HMT 301	Food and Society	2	C
HMT 303	Hospitality Facility Planning and Design	2	C
HMT 305	Tourism Transportation	2	C
HMT 307	Front Office and Housekeeping Operations	3	C
AGR 307	Environmental Impact Assessment	2	E
CRP 309	Arable Crop Production	2	E
HMT 309	Hospitality Accounting	2	C
HMT 311	Food Analysis and Sensory Evaluation	3	C
HMT 313	Event Management	2	C
HMT 315	Bar Management & Liquor Studies	2	C
HMT 317	Interior Decoration and Design	2	C
HMT 319	Cost Control	2	C

Total Credit Units: 24

Students are required to take one (1) elective course

300 Level – Second Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Status
HMT 302	Hospitality & Tourism Law	2	C
FST 302	Food Microbiology	3	C
HMT 304	Nigerian Indigenous Food: Preparation & Service	2	C
HMT 306	Food Processing and Preservation	3	C
HMT 308	Human Resources Management in Hospitality	2	C
HMT 310	Culinary French	1	C
HMT 312	Food /Beverage Production and Service II	3	C
HMT 314	Travel Operations	2	C
ENT 306	Entrepreneurial Studies II	2	C
HMT 316	Hospitality Energy & Environment	2	C

Total Credit Units: 22

Total credit units for 300 level courses = 46

400 Level – First Semester

Course Code	Skills to be Acquired	Credits	Status
HMT 401	Entrepreneurship skills in Hospitality and Tourism	2	C
HMT 403	Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism	2	C
HMT 405	Zoological Gardens and Recreation Parks	2	C
HMT 407	Advanced Food Production	3	C
HMT 409	Hospitality & Tourism Technology	2	C
HMT 411	Accommodation Operations and Management	3	C
HMT 413	Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Development	2	C
HMT 415	Seminar in Hospitality and Tourism	1	C
HMT 417	Food Safety & Sanitation	3	E
HMT 419	Food Additives & Toxicology	3	E

Total Credit Units: 20

Elective Options:

ECO461 – Ecotourism Management (2 Units)
HTM407 – Resort & Leisure Management (2 Units)

400 Level – Second Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Status
HMT 400	SIWES Seminar Presentation	3	C
HMT 402	SIWES Students’ Report	3	C
HMT 404	SIWES Grading During Visits	4	C
HMT 406	SIWES Industry Supervisor’s Grading	6	C

Total Credit Units: 18

Total credit units for 400 level courses = 48

Each student will write a report on each of these areas that will be evaluated.

Elective Options:

HTM406 – Heritage & Cultural Tourism (2 Units)
ECO462 – Tourism Risk & Crisis Management (2 Units)

500 Level – First Semester (TOURISM OPTION)

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Status
HMT 501	Culture and Heritage Tourism	2	C
HMT 505	Hospitality and Tourism Practicum	2	C
HMT 507	Hospitality & Tourism Marketing	2	C
HMT 509	Consumer Behavior	2	C
HMT 513	Tourism Economics	2	C
HMT 515	Industrial Relations	2	C
HMT 517	Travel Product Management	2	C
HMT 519	Travel Retail Operation 1	2	C
HMT 597	Seminar I (Pre-data)	1	C
CRP 509	Organic Crop Production System	3	E
HMT527	Advance Food Service	3	E

Total Credit Units: 20

Elective Options:

ECO561 – Tourism Economics & Policy Analysis (2 Units)
HTM507 – Cruise & Marine Tourism (2 Units)

500 Level – Second Semester

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Status
HMT 502	Security and Loss Prevention in Hospitality & Tourism	2	C
HMT 504	Sociology of Tourism	2	C
HMT 506	Strategic Planning and Decision Making	2	C
HMT 508	Hospitality and Tourism Ethics	2	C
HMT524	Strategic Planning	2	C
HMT 598	Seminar II (POST DATA)	1	C
HMT 599	Research Project	4	C
HMT 512	Nigerian’s Food and Industrial Raw Materials	3	E
HMT 511	Hotel Book Keeping and Reception	3	E

Total Credit Units: 18

Elective Options:

HTM508 – Community-Based Tourism (2 Units)
ECO562 – Hospitality Investment & Finance (2 Units)

500 Level – First Semester (Hotel Management OPTION)

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Status
HMT 503	Food and Beverage Management	3	C
HMT 509	Consumer Behavior	2	C
HMT 511	Food Safety, Hygiene and Sanitation	2	C
HMT 513	Facility Maintenance in Hospitality Operations	2	C
HMT 515	Industrial Relations	2	C
HMT 597	Seminar I (Pre-data)	1	C
HCM513	Restaurant Management	2	C
HCM511	Hotel Book Keeping and Reception	3	C
HMT 517	Food Packaging Methods	3	E
HMT 519	Meat and Fish Science and Technology	3	E
CRP 509	Organic Crop Production System	3	E

Total Credit Units: 20

500 Level – Second Semester (Hotel Management OPTION)

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Status
HMT 502	Security and Loss Prevention in Hospitality & Tourism	2	C
HMT 506	Strategic Planning and Decision Making	2	C
HMT 510	Bar Operations	2	C
HMT528	Legislation and caterer	2	C
HMT512	Advanced Food Production and Management	2	C
HMT 598	Seminar II (POST DATA)	1	C
HMT 599	Research Project	4	C
HMT 512	Nigerian’s Food and Industrial Raw Materials	3	E

Total Credit Units: 18

Conclusion

The NOUN Hotel & Tourism Management programme is designed to blend theory with practical industry skills. Graduates are prepared to work in hotels, travel companies, resorts, events management, and government tourism boards.

By following this course outline, students can plan their studies effectively and meet all graduation requirements.

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