Program Overview
This Associate of Science in Hospitality Management program prepares students for entry-level roles in the hospitality industry. Through coursework and practical experience, students develop skills in guest experiences, operations, technology, and leadership. Graduates are qualified for positions in hotel and resort management, food and beverage, event planning, and more. The program also provides a pathway to continue towards a Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Resort Management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Students will engage in learning multiple facets of the Hospitality Management Industry including team building, guest experiences, technology applications, critical and analytical thinking, ethics, and leadership. Coursework that emphasizes the operational side of the hospitality business environment ensures students will graduate with skills and knowledge for entry-level jobs in the hospitality industry. Students will have the opportunity for practical experience in the hospitality field through earning various internship and COOP credits with placements with our partners in local hotel and resort locations as they proceed through the program. Graduates of this program are qualified for entry-level jobs in the hospitality industry, or they can continue on toward our BS in Hotel and Resort Management.
Outline:
Required Courses (21 Credits)
- HOSP 1010 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (3 credits)
- HOSP 2010 Hospitality Customer Experience (3 credits)
- HOSP 2500 Hotel and Resort Front Office Operations (3 credits)
- ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting (3 credits)
- ACCT 2020 Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
- ECON 2010 Micro Economics (3 credits)
- ISA 2010 Proficiency in Excel & SQL (3 credits)
Elective Courses (12 Credits)
- Any College of Business Courses (1000 or higher) or courses approved by a College of Business Advisor
General Education Requirements (27 Credits)
- English (6 credits)
- Mathematics (3 credits)
- Life Science (3 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits)
- American Institutions (3 credits)
- Humanities (3 credits)
- Fine Arts (3 credits)
Careers:
Graduates of this program are qualified for entry-level jobs in the hospitality industry, such as:
- Hotel and resort management
- Food and beverage management
- Event planning
- Customer service
- Sales and marketing
Other:
- Students will have the opportunity to earn various internship and COOP credits with placements with our partners in local hotel and resort locations.
- Graduates can continue on toward our BS in Hotel and Resort Management.
