Associate of Arts degree in Hospitality
Associate of Arts degree in Hospitality will prepare students with competencies in the areas of sales, financial management, food and beverage sales and safety, facilities maintenance and housekeeping, as well as general accounting tailored to the hotel and resort industry. Course work will focus on the business aspects of hospitality operations and incorporates externships to solidify skills.
Program Objectives
The following program objectives are designed to meet BSU mission and goals. Graduates will be able to:
Understand the basic functions, objectives, and operational skills that are common to the hospitality industry
Demonstrate content knowledge in the field of hotel, resort, and hospitality management
Research and analyze information in the field
Translate theory into practical applications in the resort, hospitality, recreation and tourism industry
Demonstrate satisfactory oral and written presentation skills
Demonstrate industry competency and skills during field experiences/ internships
Evaluate information in order to understand the dynamics of changing work environments, problem solve, make decisions, and provide leadership skills necessary to succeed in the hotel, resort, hospitality, and tourism profession
Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate real-world work experiences and apply textbook theory
Use accounting and financial skills necessary to demonstrate competence in dealing with changing economic conditions in the hotel, resort and hospitality industry
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Arts degree in Hospitality, a student must earn 60 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
Hospitality Major Courses (27.0 credit hours) | |
Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3.0 credit hours |
Food and Beverage Management | 3.0 credit hours |
Selected Topics in Hospitality Industry | 3.0 credit hours |
Hospitality Marketing, Sales & Promotion | 3.0 credit hours |
Supervision in Hospitality Industry | 3.0 credit hours |
Front Desk Administration | 3.0 credit hours |
Hotel Financial Accounting- Night Auditing | 3.0 credit hours |
Hospitality: Hotel Operations Externship I | 3.0 credit hours |
Hospitality: Hotel Operations Externship II | 3.0 credit hours |
General Education Courses (33.0 credit hours) (PDF file)
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