Hospitality Management - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Application Code 178
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
English Composition
Arts & Humanities
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Core Electives
Required Courses Related to Major
| ACCT-111 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BMGT-100 | Introduction to Business and Organization | 3 |
| BMGT-130 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BMGT-240 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| ECON-101 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 |
| HMGT-101 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| - | Additional Courses in Major* | 22 |
*Students will choose a minimum of 22 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 22 credits from any area.
Casino Management
| HMGT-110 | Introduction to Casino Management | 3 |
| HMGT-116 | Casino Organization and Culture | 2 |
| HMGT-160 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism | 2 |
| HMGT-163 | Introduction to Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions | 3 |
| HMGT-235 | Casino Marketing | 3 |
| HMGT-242 | Lodging Management and Operations | 3 |
| HMGT-245 | Casino Surveillance Operations | 3 |
| HMGT-255 | Casino Operations | 3 |
Food and Beverage Management
| BMGT-150 | International Business Issues Seminar | 1 |
| CMGT-100 | Culinary Basics | 1 |
| HMGT-120 | Food Preparation I | 3 |
| HMGT-165 | Introduction to the Cruise Ship Industry | 3 |
| HMGT-220 | Food Preparation II | 3 |
| HMGT-225 | Hospitality Purchasing and Cost Control | 3 |
| HMGT-250 | Food and Beverage Management and Service | 3 |
| HMGT-260 | Fundamentals of Wines, Spirits and Beers | 3 |
| HMGT-285 | Dining Room Service | 1 |
| HMGT-290 | Food and Beverage Management Field Internship | 1 |
Lodging Management
| BMGT-150 | International Business Issues Seminar | 1 |
| HMGT-160 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism | 2 |
| HMGT-163 | Introduction to Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions | 3 |
| HMGT-165 | Introduction to the 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
| BMGT-175 | Business Communications | 3 |
| HMGT-160 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism | 2 |
| HMGT-163 | Introduction to Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions | 3 |
| HMGT-164 | Event Management Operations | 3 |
| HMGT-165 | Introduction to the Cruise Ship Industry | 3 |
| HMGT-180 | Hospitality Management Internship | 2 |
| HMGT-242 | Lodging Management and Operations | 3 |
| HMGT-250 | Food and Beverage Management and Service | 3 |
A graduate should be able to
- 1. Function at the entry-level or mid-level management position within the hospitality field.
- 2. Execute and oversee basic skills involving food preparation and lodging operations satisfactorily.
- 3. Maintain appropriate cost control and financial management skills.
- 4. Utilize problem-solving skills related to managerial issues with the hospitality/tourism industry.
- 5. Demonstrate beginning managerial techniques and supervisory skills, incorporating human resource management components.
- 6. Operate in a context of legal, ethical, and service modes as set by the industry.
Total Credit Hours: 60