Associate in Science

Business Administration Program – Hospitality and Tourism Management Concentration

Students in the Business Administration Program – Hospitality and Tourism Management concentration acquire a wide range of management theory and practical training to prepare them for a career in the hospitality industry: restaurant production and management, hospitality accounting, tourism, marketing, law, and lodging.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Science: Business Administration - Hospitality & Tourism Management

Requirements

First Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Humanities & Fine Arts (COM103 suggested)  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16

Second Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Hospitality Management/Culinary Elective  +
3 - 4
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16-17

Third Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Hospitality Management/Culinary Elective  +
3 - 4
Behavioral & Social Sciences  +
3
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (or) Natural or Physical Science  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
13-15

Fourth Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
HRM260 or Hospitality/Culinary Elective (200-level)  +
3 - 4
Business Elective  +
3
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (or) Natural or Physical Science  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
15-17
Total Credits
60-65
Transfer Information

Transfer Agreements:
Hospitality

Career Outlook

Currently, there is a strong demand for well-trained competent workers in the hospitality field. Students completing the Business Administration Program - Hospitality Management concentration are prepared for a career in the hospitality field in a supervisory or middle-management position.

This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.

See also: What can I do with this major?

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Hospitality Management concentration, students are able to:

  • Demonstrate skills in planning, organizing, leading and controlling that are necessary to coordinate and manage the component parts of the hospitality industry and to effectively communicate with employees, guests, suppliers and other related groups.
  • Perform technical skills necessary for operating a successful hospitality business.
  • Perform administrative skills in basic bookkeeping procedures, business cost controls, and planning and coordinating hotel restaurant operations.
  • Recognize and apply interpersonal skills needed in hospitality management, including team building, group decision making and providing quality guest services.

Prerequisite Statement

To graduate within this program in the specified time, students must begin in the Fall semester and successfully place into required courses based on placement test results and/or high school GPA. Academic advisors can assist with questions.

Program Completion for Business Programs

Completion of a program is based on full time enrollment. Many of our students attend part time and may not complete within the specified timeline.

Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Requirement for Business Programs

College-level MAT courses meet the Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirement for all business degrees. ECO101: Macroeconomics and ECO102: Microeconomics will meet the Behavior & Social Science general education requirement.