Hospitality Management - A.S.
Effective May 17, 2024 FYS1020 and CAR0010 will no longer be requirements in our undergraduate programs.
The Hospitality Management associate degree program introduces students to the dynamic world of hospitality. Students learn about the various business segments within the hospitality industry, and they can use their major electives and free electives to further explore their area of interest. Students enrolled in this program can apply all credits toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Apply the major concepts, skills and values of the hospitality industry in managing day-to-day hospitality operations.
- Apply the foundational skills and concepts necessary for career growth into a wide range of management positions.
- Utilize logic and critical thinking skills in a hospitality environment to create solutions for guests and other stakeholders.
Hospitality Management
A two-year program leading to an associate degree
Credits Major Courses | 21 | |
| Technology in the Hospitality Industry | ||
| Food Service in Hospitality and Tourism | ||
| Orientation to the Hospitality Industry | ||
| Managing the Hotel Guest Experience | ||
| Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management | ||
| Human Resources Management in Service Organizations | ||
| Dynamics of Tourism and Sustainability | ||
| Major Electives | 6 | |
| Choose 6 credits from the following: | ||
| The Business of Event Management | ||
| Beverage Appreciation | ||
| Food Service Operations | ||
| The Gaming Industry | ||
| Exploring the Private Club Industry | ||
| Food Culture and Tourism | ||
| World Geography for Tourism and Hospitality | ||
| Related Professional Studies | 3 | |
| Accounting for Hospitality Service Organizations | ||
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Communications Foundation Courses | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Integrative Learning | 3 | |
One ILS course at the 2000 level | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| A Survey of College Mathematics | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Foundations of Leadership Studies | ||
| Free Electives | 9 | |
9 credits selected from 1000–4999 numbered offerings within the university | ||
| Total Credits | 60.0 | |
Note: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math courses.
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