Hospitality Management Associates Degree and Certificate of Achievement

The Hospitality Management Associate of Science degree and Certificate of Achievement program offers comprehensive coursework that encompasses the diverse hospitality industry.  Students will obtain skills in the operational and legal aspects of hospitality management and supervision, food and beverage operations, cost control, event and catering management, human resources, marketing, and support operations. Emphasis is on guest service strategies, ethical considerations, effective communication, critical thinking, leadership standards, and teamwork.  The program combines classroom and laboratory instruction providing students with well-rounded preparation in the hospitality industry.  Students completing the program will be prepared for a career in the hospitality industry as entry level hotel, motel and restaurant managers, food and beverage managers, event, banquet and catering professionals, resort managers and human resource administrators.  The coursework also provides the tools necessary for successful startup to those students wishing to open their own hospitality business. 

30 - Associates of Science

30 - Certificate of Achievement

The Hospitality Management Associate of Science degree trains individuals in effective management techniques specific to the hospitality industry.  This program is dedicated to preparing students with the skills necessary to be successful hospitality professionals capable of assuming leadership roles in the dynamic hospitality industry. Students will obtain skills in the operational and legal aspects of hospitality management and supervision, food and beverage operations, cost control, event and catering management, human resources, marketing, and support operations. Emphasis is on guest service strategies, ethical considerations, effective communication, critical thinking, leadership standards, and teamwork. The associate degree builds upon the certificate program and allows students the option to increase earning power by earning the higher-level degree/additional education. Upon completion, students will be competent in how to develop, implement, and maintain positive purchasing strategies and food, beverage and labor production and cost control measures in addition to effectively managing the legal environment of a hospitality establishment.

Award of degree or certificate requires student to successfully complete program course requirements.  The degree also requires the student to complete the college GE pattern.