Hospitality Management A.A.S.

The Hospitality Management A.A.S. prepares students as trained hospitality professionals in a variety of hospitality sectors including hotels, resorts, clubs, restaurants, convention centers, and tourism related businesses. With input from current hiring hospitality leaders, the program is designed to ensure that students will learn the practical skills needed to excel in the hospitality industry in areas such as tourism, lodging, food and beverage, and event planning. Students will apply what they learn through capstone projects and experience in an internship. The course offerings emphasize the professional competencies necessary to meet industry standards. Graduates should qualify for entry-level positions in the hospitality sector and, with experience, advance to managerial positions or continue on to four year academic programs. Students will complete a 240-hour practicum (internship) experience. Students will earn several industry certifications such as ServSafe Food Manager^® and Certified Guest Service Professional^®, among others. With additional experience, graduates may be eligible to apply for certification as a Certified Hospitality Supervisor^® (CHS^®) from AHLEI.

Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

•  Calculate and/or adjust recipe yields, ingredient and recipe costs, and menu cost using at least two different pricing methods, considering fixed and labor costs.
• Analyze the nutritional composition of a recipe and be able to modify and prepare dishes meeting recognized nutritional guidelines.
• Pass the NRAEF Food Protection Managers ServSafe™ examination.
• Demonstrate industry standards in sanitation, safety, and personal hygiene.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills and respect in the treatment of colleagues and patrons. Apply traditional management theory, leadership, and supervisory roles in hospitality.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

 
 Program Pathway