Hotel, Tourism, and Event Management - Description Associate of Applied Science
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The Hospitality Management programs provide quality learning experiences to enhance initial employment opportunities and to improve technical and supervisory skills for career advancement in foodservice, lodging, and tourism. Several majors leading to associate degrees are available for Culinary Apprenticeship, Dietetic Technician, Restaurant and Foodservice Management (also Baking and Pastry Arts Track), and Hotel, Tourism, and Event Management. The programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Hospitality Management Programs (CAHM). In addition, Dietary Manager, Baking, Meeting and Event Management and School Foodservice Manager Certificate programs are available.
The Hotel, Tourism, and Event Management major prepares students for a wide variety of positions in travel agencies, hotels, attractions, and related tourism organizations. Required cooperative work experiences and hands-on instruction in computer reservations systems are included in a course of study appropriate for individual growth and advancement in hospitality and tourism.
In addition to CSCC General Education outcomes, upon completion of the associate degree in Hospitality Management, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate standards of professionalism, including ethical behavior and adherence to dress and grooming codes required for the industry.
- Exceed the expectations of a diverse population of customers in providing the hospitality experience.
- Manage effectively the resources of our industry operations, including human resources and financial controls.
- Demonstrate the ability to comply with current laws, rules and regulations governing foodservice, lodging and tourism.
- Demonstrate the ability to market and sell products and services.
- Integrate learned or acquired skills, both personally and professionally, within the workplace.
In addition to the general Hospitality Management competencies, a graduate majoring in Hotel, Tourism and Event Management will be able to:
- Apply destination geography knowledge as required for lodging and tourism industry.
- Plan, organize and supervise the delivery of services in both lodging and tourism operations.
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