Students enrolled in the Hospitality Management AAS for 60 credits will receive relevant and industry-driven instruction in management processes directly aligned to the hospitality industry.  This degree provides professional technical hands-on instruction combined with up-to-date theory provided by some of the leading experts in the industry. The AAS option begins with the “Semester of Exploration” and leads through “Pathways” to emphasize areas of concentration such as Culinary/Food & Beverage Management, Hotel/Resort Management, and Events & Facilities Management.  The unique delivery aspect of the Hospitality Management program not only focuses on technical skills, but also incorporates the vital business and marketing “Owner Mindset” with industry design components, management fundamentals, and ethics to give the students the knowledge to be successful and DO MORE.

Pathways

• Hospitality Management-Culinary/Food & Beverage Management (AAS)
• Hospitality Management-Hotel/Resort Management (AAS)
• Hospitality Management-Events & Facilities Management (AAS)

Participation in internships is required by all students.

Coursework is credited through:

• American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
• National Restaurant Association of America
• Idaho Career Technical Education
• Industry Technical Advisory Committee

Upon completion of chosen “Pathway”, students will:

• Demonstrate an Associate level or higher, knowledge and skills base required of the hospitality management, travel & tourism industry in the student’s chosen “Pathway” or completer program.
• Demonstrate communication skills needed in working in the hospitality industry with guests, employees, co-workers, and upper management.
• Understand and address issues and concerns related to safety, security of people, property, and the well-being of the industry
• Regardless of “Pathway” or emphasis, understand that all aspects of hospitality, travel & tourism are connected
• Understand the cross-culture, management fundamentals, business structures, and ethics of the hospitality, travel & tourism industry

List of skill assessments or industry certifications students will be eligible to test for during the program:

• National Restaurant Association of America
  • ServSafe Manager Certification
• American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institution
  • Supervision in the Hospitality Industry
  • Hospitality Sales & Marketing
  • Hospitality Managerial Accounting
  • Conventions Sales & Service
  • Hospitality Security & Loss
  • Managing Beverage Operation

General Education Requirements

Program Requirements

Sequential Plan of Study - Culinary Arts Emphasis

Sequential Plan of Study - Hotel/Resort Emphasis

Graduates from Hospitality Management programs go on to obtain careers in a variety of fields:

• Entrepreneurship
• Event Planning
• Catering
• Travel and Tourism
• Hotel and Restaurant Management
• Food and Beverage Management
• Marketing and Promotions
• Customer Service

Check out the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website for more information about the potential careers above.