Hospitality Management: AS

Associate of Science | 62 credits

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Program Description
The Hospitality Management Associate of Science degree is designed as a transfer degree to hospitality management programs at four-year institutions within the Utah System of Higher Education. This program also prepares students for entry-level management responsibility in the dynamic field of hospitality. The curriculum emphasizes a broad base of industry skills built on a strong business core, customer relations skills, and creative problem solving. Cooperative Education provides work-based experience to expand students’ learning opportunities.

Career Opportunities
Food Service Managers, Banquet Manager, Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, Hotel Front Office Operations Supervisor, Guest Services Manager, Event Coordinator, Wedding/Social Event Planner, Conference Services Planner, and Special Events Coordinator.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Course Fees: $400

NOTE: Fees may vary based upon specific registration and are subject to change.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

Associate of Science (AS) / Associate of Arts (AA) Degree General Education Requirements

Program General Education Notes

RECOMMENDED:

Quantitative Literacy (QL): MATH 1030

Communication (CM): BUS 2200

Program Requirements

Required Courses (22 Credits)

Elective Courses (6 credits)

Elective requirements: six credits minimum are required for completion of the AS degree in Hospitality Management. Select from the list below. Please note the recommended courses for the University of Utah and Utah Valley University.

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Hospitality Management AS: Full-time
5 Semesters for students who attend full-time. Part time enrollment will extend time to completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Acquire and correctly use general industry information, technical skills, and certifications for employment in the hospitality industry. [1]
Demonstrate effective oral, written and numerical communication skills in a positive, professional, and ethical manner with customers and colleagues of diverse backgrounds. [2,3]
Demonstrate and accurately interpret standard performance indicators of the organization’s financial health. [1,3]
Utilize research and problem-solving techniques to employ “out of the box” critical thinking skills in a variety of hospitality situations. [1,3,4,5]
Display a professional image, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and recognize your role in the success of the organization and community where you are employed. [1,6,7]
Develop leadership and supervisory skills, and an appreciation of diversity to support the organization and its goals. [1,7]
Use appropriate technology for written communication, information gathering, and data analysis to facilitate smooth operation of a hospitality organization. [1,2,3,8,9]