Associate Degree in Hospitality Management

Associate Degree in Hospitality Management

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Hospitality Management Degree

The Associates of Science degree in Hospitality Management provides the marketable skills necessary for upward success in the hospitality and restaurant industry.

Graduates learn hospitality theory as well as functional hands on skills necessary to supervise and manage successfully in this dynamic industry. The core classes should be taken in the recommended sequence.

Rhonda Manning in a Chef Uniform.

I was Inspired by my mother and grandmother's ability to create delicious traditional southern style dishes and feed the entire neighborhood. I opened the doors to my own business only four days after commencement! I love serving southern comfort food because it brings people together, nurtures community, and makes people happy.

Rhonda Manning '01

Chef, Owner of House of Soul Food

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Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to effectively motivate a diverse team toward efficient and effective workplace execution through the application of transformational management/leadership concepts.
  • Students will reach sound operational conclusions and decisions based on an “audit trail” analysis of source documentation.
  • Students will translate strategic objectives and summary business statements into effective daily operational practices.
  • Students will conceptualize the functions of primary departments/work stations within full-service , lodging and other hospitality operations.

Meet the Following Requirements

  1. Completion of 60 degree applicable units with an overall GPA of 2.0.
  2. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major with a grade of C (or P) or better.
  3. Completion of the AS Graduation Requirements, CSU GE-B or IGETC.
Notes

Requirements here apply to the current catalog year and are subject to change.  Visit DegreeWorks in My Mission Portal to view requirements based your catalog year.

Not all classes are offered each semester.

Required Core Courses

Students can take on of the Computer Applications courses (CAP)

Code Class Units
FDR 050A Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (3.0 Lecture) 3.0
FDR 051 Basic Food Preparation (2.0 Lecture/3.0 Lab) 5.0
FDR 053 Restaurant Operations (1.0 Lecture/5.0 Lab) 6.0
FDR 054 Hotel and Restaurant Accounting (3.0 Lecture) 3.0
FDR 055 Procurement for Foodservice Operations (3.0 Lecture) 3.0
FDR 058 Cost Control for Foodservice Organizations (3.0 Lecture) 3.0
FDR 059 Supervision Management & Leadership (4.0 Lecture) 4.0
FDR 060A Food Service Facilities Planning (3.0 Lecture) 3.0
FDR 075 Menu Planning (2.0 Lecture) 2.0
FDR 076 Sales and Marketing in the Hospitality Industry (3.0 Lecture) 3.0
FDR 096 Healthy Cuisine (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 2.0
INF 050 Sanitation and Safety (2.0 Lecture) 2.0
NTR 015 Human Nutrition (3.0 Lecture) 3.0
CAP 010A Learning the Keyboard (1.0 Lab) 1.0
CAP 062B Introduction to Microsoft Excel (1.0 Lecture) 1.0
Code Class Units
WRK 300HM Occupational Work Experience in HM 1.0 - 5.0
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Note: 5.0 units of work experience is composed of approximately 400 hours of hands-on experience in viable food service operations is also required.

Optional Recommended Courses
Code Class Units
FDR 072 Intermediate Cuisine (2.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 3.0
FDR 073 Fundamentals of Baking and Confectionery (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 2.0
FDR 074 Intermediate Baking and Confectionery (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 2.0
FDR 078 Advanced Baking and Pastry (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 2.0
FDR 079 Introduction to Food and Wine Pairing (2.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 3.0
FDR 081 Intro to Wines and Spirits of the World (2.0 Lecture) 2.0
FDR 082 Introduction to Chocolate and Confectionary (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 2.0
FDR 086 Beginning Bread Making (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 2.0
FDR 105 Catering Management and Operations (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) 2.0
FDR 106A Starting a Mobile Food Business (2.0 Lecture) 2.0
FDR 106B Food Trucks: Mobile Food Operations (1.0 Lecture/0.5 Lab) 2.0
HMT 075 Housekeeping in Hotels, Motels and Institutions (3.0 Lecture) 3.0
HMT 076 Hotel and Motel Front Office Management (3.0 Lecture) 3.0

 

Required Units for the Major
  Units
Required Units for the Major 45.0-46.0
plus completion of general education requirements
and electives as needed to reach 60 units.		  
Total required units 60.0-61.0
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What Can You do with a Hospitality Management Degree?
Career Outlook
Skills Needed
  • Creative problem-solving.
  • Customer centric approach.
  • Management skills.
  • Communication skills  (bilingual a plus.)
  • Cultural awareness in dealing with a variety of backgrounds/customs.
  • Multitasking.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment.
  • Professionalism.
  • Teamwork.
  • Knowledge of safety requirements and attention to detail.
Career Paths
If you don't know what to major in, or you already have a major but don't know how it translates into a career, start here. At Mission we can help you research your major and career options so you can make informed decisions. Read more about Career paths.
List of Careers in Hospitality and Tourism
  • Hotel worker, including operations, front desk, housekeeping, restaurant staff, and porters.
  • Pastry Chef
  • Restaurant operations, including cook, server, manager, host, bartender
  • Sommelier (expert in wine)
  • Restaurant Owner
  • Event Management
  • Executive Chef
  • Catering Manager or Assistant
  • Hotel General Manager and management
  • Housekeeper
  • Travel Agent and Tour Guide
  • Marketing and Public Relations