Associate in Applied Science Degree
Hospitality Management

Emphasis is placed on the techniques and technology of the hospitality industry from a management point of view. Graduates of this 60-61 credit-hour curriculum will be qualified to assume positions as production supervisors, management trainees and small unit managers. Upon successful completion of approved hospitality management courses, students may be granted a Certificate of Completion and a Management Development Diploma from the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. Upon successful completion of approved hospitality management courses, students may be awarded a certificate from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Motel Association. Contact the Hospitality Management coordinator for details.

Students must choose a program of study in one of the specialized areas, Food Service Operations Management or Hotel Operations Management.

Required General Education Courses:
DIT 101 Basic Nutrition 3
ENG 101 Composition 3
ENG 102 Composition 3
Humanities elective(1) 3
Mathematics elective(2) 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
Required Core Courses:
FSM 109 Introduction to Food Preparation/Production 4
FSM 111 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3
FSM 113 Dining Room Operations 3
FSM 114 Food Standards and Sanitation 2
FSM 115 Menu Planning 3
FSM 211 Purchasing and Storage 3
FSM 212 Hospitality Supervision 3
FSM 213 Seminar and Internship 3
FSM 214 Hospitality Operations Analysis 3
Specialized Study Areas:
It is recommended that students pursue one of the specialized study areas and consult with the program coordinator.
Food Service Operations Management
Electives: Select at least 15 credit hours from the courses listed below:
CIS 100 Computer Literacy 3
FSM 215 Restaurant Layout and Equipment 3
FSM 216 Introduction to Wines, Spirits and Beverage Management 3
FSM 220 Hospitality Promotions 3
FSM 230 Hospitality Law and Risk Management 4
FSM 299 Topics in Hospitality Management .5-3
Hotel Operations Management
Electives: Select at least 11 credits from the courses listed below:
CIS 100 Computer Literacy 3
FSM 120 Front Office Operations 3
FSM 210 Hospitality Facility Maintenance 3
FSM 220 Hospitality Promotions 3
FSM 230 Hospitality Law and Risk Management 4
FSM 299 Topics in Hospitality Management .5-3

  1. SPA 101 is recommended.
  2. A competency test, available in the Assessment and Testing Center, may be utilized to meet the mathematics elective requirement. Students in this program who utilize the competency test to meet the mathematics requirement must complete a three credit-hour elective approved by the program coordinator.