Academic Programs and Services

Hospitality Management

The Hospitality Management degree program gives students a broad foundation of courses enabling them to enter a range of industry segments including but not limited to contract services, sports stadiums, casinos, health care and university foodservices, as well as hotels and restaurants.

The Hospitality Management program offers courses in the management of personnel, equipment maintenance, food preparation, lodging, merchandising and other related aspects of lodging, restaurant or food service operations. Graduates of the program are prepared for positions as managers of food, catering, banquet, conference services, front desk, concierge and housekeeping.

Following completion of the Hospitality Management Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree requirements, some students may wish to use the program as a foundation for continuing their education at a four-year college or university.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate their knowledge and skills of basic hospitality/food service management principles.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively perform various functions of supervisors and managers in the hospitality industry and make educated, lawful, ethical and productive decisions.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess and resolve conflicts in situations involving customers, employees and other parties in the hospitality industry.

Program Entry Requirements:
New students are required to take College placement tests at the time of entry. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of their degree program.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
To qualify for the Hospitality Management Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, a student must complete a total of 66 credit hours and attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (“C” average). 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.