Hospitality Management AS Degree (transfer preparation)

Program Overview

The Hospitality Management AS Degree prepares students for management and leadership roles in the hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, and event planning. The program offers a comprehensive overview of the sector, covering operations, cooking, finance, and law. Students can transfer to universities or pursue immediate employment opportunities in entry-level and mid-level management positions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Hospitality Management AS Degree (transfer preparation) focuses on management and leadership aspects within the hospitality industry, covering sectors such as hotels, restaurants, travel services, gaming, recreation, and event planning.
• The program prepares students for transfer to universities, including California State Polytechnic University Pomona, where a transfer agreement is in place.
• The degree provides a pathway for immediate employment opportunities at entry-level and mid-level management positions in various hospitality sectors.
• Students who do not major in hospitality management can still enhance their critical thinking, problem-solving, self-awareness, and overall management skills through the program's coursework.
• The curriculum offers a comprehensive overview of the hospitality sector, including operations, cooking, finance, and law.

Outline:

Required Courses (23 units):

• BUAC 020A: Financial Accounting (4 units)
• BUAC 020B: Managerial Accounting (4 units)
• BUHM 050: Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (3 units)
• BUHM 095A: Hotel & Restaurant Management Work Experience (1 unit)
• BUHM 051: Introduction to Food and Beverage Management (3 units)
• BUMA 020A: Business Law I (3 units)
• CART 040: Culinary Fundamentals (3 units)
• CART 060: Sanitation and Safety (2 units)

Electives (37-39 units):

• Students can choose either the CSU General Education Pattern or IGETC General Education Pattern (37-39 units)
• Kinesiology Activities (2 units)

Careers:

• The program opens doors to careers in management and leadership roles within the hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel services, gaming, and event planning.
• Graduates may also pursue higher education to qualify for senior-level positions such as general managers, club managers, chefs, and directors in various operational areas (human resources, finance, operations).