The Hospitality Management program, with concentrations in Travel and Tourism Management and Hotel and Restaurant Management, prepares students for opportunities in one of the country's largest and fastest growing industries. Both concentrations provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to a continuously changing hospitality work environment.

The curriculum prepares students to think, to make decisions, to interact effectively, to use creativity to solve problems, and to communicate using the latest technology. The skills of writing, listening, and speaking are important components of all Hospitality Management courses and programs.

Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs

• Hospitality Management: Hotel & Restaurant
• Hospitality Management: Travel & Tourism

Career Information

The multi-billion dollar hospitality industry is the world's largest employer. "The industry is the first, second, and third largest industry in 29 states and the District of Columbia."

—From the "Travel Business Roundtable"

"In 2004, the U.S. Travel & Tourism Industry is expected to generate 4.1% of the Gross Domestic Product and 6,561,620 jobs. Looking ahead, the forecast for travel and tourism demand is 4.1% growth per year between 2005 and 2014."

—From the "World Travel & Tourism Council"

The restaurant industry alone employs more than 12 million people in 878,000 locations, with $440.1 billion in sales and continues to grow.