Academic Programs and Services

Hospitality Technologies - Hotel Management Option

The hospitality industry provides opportunities in the management of hotels, motels, restaurants and food service units in schools, airlines and personal care institutions.

The Hotel Management program prepares students for positions in hostelries (hotels, motels, inns and other residential facilities).

The Hotel Management Option offers courses preparing students for supervisory roles such as concierge, front desk and housekeeping managers. It provides planning activities related to managing personnel, equipment and supplies.

Following completion of Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree requirements, some students may wish to use the program as a foundation to continue their education. A secondary program purpose is to develop academic knowledge and skills which will facilitate lifelong learning in a career.

Program Entry Requirements:
Program options are available to all interested students, assuming space is available. New students are required to take College placement tests at the time of entry. Those requiring remediation will be provided with special guidance. Students identified as needing developmental work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of their degree program. Advanced standing is typically based on life and work experiences and previous collegiate education in Hospitality Technologies programs.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
A total of 61 credit hours as prescribed must be successfully completed with a grade point average of 2.0. Additional expenses for students in the program include uniforms, knife sets, medical and dental examinations and a field trip to New York City.

Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.