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 different arenas within the career, providing tracks in 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
must include one course with lab
Mathematics
Interdisciplinary
| CMSY-126 | Introduction to the Internet | 1 credit |
| - | or | |
| CMSY-129 | Principles of the Internet | 3 credits |
Required Courses Related to Major
Required Courses
| ACCT-111 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 credits |
| BMGT-100 | Introduction to Business & Organization | 3 credits |
| BMGT-130 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| BMGT-240 | Human Resource Management | 3 credits |
| CMSY-110 | Software Applications for Micros | 3 credits |
| ECON-101 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 credits |
Choose one of the following tracks along with the General Education Core and Courses Related to Major to complete the degree: Casino Management, Food and Beverage Management, Lodging Management, or Event Management.
Casino Management Track
Application Code 178B
| HMGT-101 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 credits |
| HMGT-110 | Introduction to Casino Management | 3 credits |
| HMGT-116 | Casino Organization and Culture | 2 credits |
| HMGT-163 | Introduction to Meetings, Conventions, And Expositions | 3 credits |
| HMGT-180 | Hospitality Management Internship | 2 credits |
| HMGT-235 | Casino Marketing | 3 credits |
| HMGT-245 | Casino Surveillance Operations | 3 credits |
| HMGT-255 | Casino Operations | 3 credits |
Electives – Select 2-3 credits from the following (3 credits each, except where noted):
| BMGT-120 | Small Business Management | 3 credits |
| ENTR-101 | Entrepreneurship and Creativity | 3 credits |
| HMGT-160 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism | 2 credits |
| HMGT-164 | Event Management Operations | 3 credits |
| HMGT-165 | Cruise Ship Industry | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2-3 |
Total Credit Hours: 62-68
Food and Beverage Management Track
Application Code 178C
| CMGT-100 | Culinary Basics | 1 |
| HMGT-101 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 credits |
| HMGT-111 | Foodservice Safety and Sanitation | 1 credit |
| HMGT-120 | Food Preparation I | 3 credits |
| HMGT-220 | Food Preparation II | 3 credits |
| HMGT-225 | Hospitality Purchasing and Cost Control | 3 credits |
| HMGT-250 | Food and Beverage Management and Service | 3 credits |
| HMGT-260 | Fundamentals of Wines, Spirits and Beers | 3 credits |
| HMGT-285 | Dining Room Service | 1 credit |
| HMGT-290 | Food and Beverage Management Field Intership | 1 credit |
Total Credit Hours: 60-65
Lodging Management Track
Application Code 178D
| HMGT-101 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 credits |
| HMGT-160 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism | 2 credits |
| HMGT-163 | Introduction to Meetings, Conventions, And Expositions | 3 credits |
| HMGT-180 | Hospitality Management Internship | 2 credits |
| HMGT-225 | Hospitality Purchasing and Cost Control | 3 credits |
| HMGT-242 | Lodging Management and Operations | 3 credits |
| HMGT-244 | Managing the Housekeeping Operation | 2 credits |
| HMGT-250 | Food and Beverage Management and Service | 3 credits |
Electives – Select 3 credits from the following (3 credits each):
Total Credit Hours: 62-67
Event Management Track
Application Code 178E
| HMGT-101 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 credits |
| HMGT-160 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism | 2 credits |
| HMGT-163 | Introduction to Meetings, Conventions, And Expositions | 3 credits |
| HMGT-164 | Event Management Operations | 3 credits |
| HMGT-180 | Hospitality Management Internship | 2 credits |
| HMGT-242 | Lodging Management and Operations | 3 credits |
| HMGT-250 | Food and Beverage Management and Service | 3 credits |
| HMGT-260 | Fundamentals of Wines, Spirits and Beers | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60-65