AA/AS in Hospitality Administration/Management

Hospitality and Tourism Management is an associate degree that teaches core business management principles and applies them to the hospitality and tourism industries. It is designed so graduates can transfer into a Bachelor of Science program at a four-year institution. Courses include financial accounting, business communication, hospitality managerial accounting and controls, hospitality and tourism law, information systems, economics, calculus for business, and statistics. Students learn to identify market segments, apply ethical decision making, and use quality management ideas in industry settings. Completing only the major requirements earns a Certificate of Achievement in Hospitality Management. Career options include hotel, restaurant, front office, and club management.