Hospitality and Tourism Management Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
The Hospitality and Tourism Management major provides students with a solid undergraduate program emphasizing basic business management principles and their specific application to the hospitality and tourism industry. Students completing the program are prepared to transfer to a Bachelor of Science program at a four-year institution.
Career Opportunities
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Airline Reservation Agent
Executive Housekeeper
Flight Attendant 1
Front Office Manager 1
Golf / Country Club Manager 2
Hotel Manager / Supplier 2
Public Relations Specialist 2
Restaurant Manager 2
- 1
Bachelor’s Degree normally recommended.
- 2
Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.
The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) below are outcomes that students will achieve after completing specific degree / certificate requirements in this program. Students will:
- Identify the many market segments of the tourism and hospitality industry and discuss the key management issues related to the industry.
- Apply best business management practices in ethical decision making in the hospitality and tourism industry workplace.
- Describe and apply total quality management principles in the hospitality and tourism industry situations.
Associate Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-120 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS-128 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUS-158 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management | 3 |
| BUS-160 | Hospitality Managerial Accounting and Controls | 3 |
| BUS-166 | Hospitality and Tourism Law | 3 |
| CSIS-110 | Principles of Information Systems | 4 |
| ECON-120 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-121 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH-160 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| MATH-178 | Calculus for Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| Total Units | 34 | |
Plus General Education and Elective Requirements
Certificate of Achievement
Any student who chooses to complete only the courses required for the above major qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in Hospitality Management. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.