Hospitality Management - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.
The Hospitality Management program is designed to prepare graduates to function at mid-level management positions in the hospitality/tourism field. It is organized to provide theory and application for the following arenas within the career: Casino Management, Food and Beverage Management, Lodging Management, and Event Management. Variations in internships and availability of electives accommodate those who have no experience as well as those who have relevant past experience. This program will prepare graduates for employment in hospitality. Transferability to several four-year programs has been developed.
General Education Core
Composition
Humanities, Arts and Literature
A World Language is recommended, but not required.
Social Sciences
Science
Mathematics
Interdisciplinary
Required Courses Related to Major
| ACCT-111 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BMGT-100 | Introduction to Business & Organization | 3 |
| BMGT-130 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BMGT-240 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| CMSY-110 | Software Applications for Micros | 3 |
| ECON-101 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 |
| HMGT-101 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| - | Additional Courses in Major* | 19-21 |
*Students will choose 19-21 credits from the courses listed below according to their specific career plans. The courses are grouped into four specific interest areas, but students are free to select 19-21 credits from any area.
Casino Management
| HMGT-110 | Introduction to Casino Management | 3 |
| HMGT-116 | Casino Organization and Culture | 2 |
| HMGT-163 | Introduction to Meetings, Conventions, And Expositions | 3 |
| HMGT-180 | Hospitality Management Internship | 2 |
| HMGT-235 | Casino Marketing | 3 |
| HMGT-245 | Casino Surveillance Operations | 3 |
| HMGT-255 | Casino Operations | 3 |
Food and Beverage Management
Lodging Management
| HMGT-160 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism | 2 |
| HMGT-163 | Introduction to Meetings, Conventions, And Expositions | 3 |
| HMGT-165 | Cruise Ship Industry | 3 |
| HMGT-180 | Hospitality Management Internship | 2 |
| HMGT-225 | Hospitality Purchasing and Cost Control | 3 |
| HMGT-242 | Lodging Management and Operations | 3 |
| HMGT-244 | Managing the Housekeeping Operation | 2 |
| HMGT-250 | Food and Beverage Management and Service | 3 |
Event Management
| HMGT-160 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism | 2 |
| - | or | |
| HMGT-165 | Cruise Ship Industry | 3 |
| HMGT-163 | Introduction to Meetings, Conventions, And Expositions | 3 |
| HMGT-164 | Event Management Operations | 3 |
| HMGT-180 | Hospitality Management Internship | 2 |
| HMGT-242 | Lodging Management and Operations | 3 |
| HMGT-250 | Food and Beverage Management and Service | 3 |
| HMGT-260 | Fundamentals of Wines, Spirits and Beers | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60-67