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The degree of Associate in Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
The Hospitality and Tourism industry continues to grow and expand globally. New Hampshire's tourism industry shares in its growth. Opportunities for professional growth within the hospitality industry are excellent. The curriculum will prepare students for careers in hotels, conference centers, sales and marketing, guest services, tourism associations, travel agencies, airlines and attractions. Students will receive instruction in sales, customer service, relationship marketing, communications, accounting and legal issues.
Elective options give students the opportunity to complete a certificate in:
There are many travel opportunities through NHTI's travel education programs. Past trips have included: World Travel Market Expo, London, England; New York Times Travel Show, NYC; Boston Globe Travel Show, Boston; China; Bermuda; Spain; and Orlando, FL. (Additional fees may apply)
The Hospitality and Tourism Management Program is accredited by the Associate of Collegiate business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Transfer Information
Specific Admission Requirements
- College preparatory course (or equivalent) in English and/or Communications; good verbal abilities and writing skills are major considerations for acceptance into the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program;
- High school Algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher or NHTI's MT 103 and MT 104 with grades of “C” or higher;
- Computer keyboarding skills are essential.
Travel and Tourism/Hotel Administration Internship Sites
American Automobile Association (AAA), Concord, NH
American Automobile Association (AAA), Manchester, NH
Apollo Travel Services, Concord, NH
Comfort Inn, Concord, NH
Continental Airlines, Manchester, NH
Fairfield Inn, Merrimack, NH
Hampton Inn, Concord, NH
Holiday Inn, Concord, NH
Horizons Unlimited Travel, Danvers, MA
Ramada Inn, Manchester, NH
State of New Hampshire Department of Tourism, Concord, NH
Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Internship Considerations
The college must ensure that individuals (customers, employees, etc.) at internship and service learning sites are not placed adversely affected by students during learning experiences. Therefore, students participating in internship and field experiences must demonstrate the emotional stability required to exercise sound judgment, accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member and establish rapport and maintain sensitive interpersonal relationships with employees, customers and clients.
Health, Character and Technical Standards
Technical standards have been established to provide guidance to students regarding skills and abilities required to function successfully in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program and ultimately in the Hospitality/Tourism profession. Students in the Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree and any of the related certificate programs must be able to demonstrate:
- the ability to act in a professional manner on field trips or at internship locations;
- sufficient vision, hearing, and verbal abilities to express and exchange information and ideas, as well as to interpret important instructions in the classroom or at internship locations;
- the ability to work with frequent interruptions, to respond appropriately to unexpected situations, and to cope with extreme variations in workload and stress levels.
Although not a technical standard for entry into the Hospitality and Tourism Management programs, applicants should be aware that some positions may require the physical ability to stand for long periods and to lift up to 70 pounds.
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| Course Number | Course Title | CL | LAB | CR |
| FIRST YEAR |
| Fall Semester |
| | EN 101 | English Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| # | HT 101 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism ¥ | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | HT 140 | Domestic and International Tourism Geography | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| | IT 102 | PC Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | MT 120 | Topics in Applied College Mathematics^ or |
| | MT 123 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 18 |
| Spring Semester |
| | AC 101 | Accounting I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | BU 170 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | EN 120 | Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | HT 205 | Quality Service Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | XX xxx | Hospitality Elective* | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 |
| SECOND YEAR |
| Fall Semester |
| | BU 225 | Business Law or |
| # | HT 227 | Legal Issues for the Hospitality Industry+ | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | FL xxx | Foreign Language Elective** | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | HT 210 | Information Technology for Tourism Industry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | XX xxx | Hospitality Elective* | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | XX xxx | Lab Science Elective*** | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 16 |
| Spring Semester |
| | HI 221 | New Hampshire History or |
| | HI xxx | History Elective++ | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | HT 280 | Senior Travel Seminar | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| # | HT 290 | HT 290 Hospitality and Tourism Internship or | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| # | XX xxx | Hospitality Elective* | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | XX xxx | Hospitality Elective* | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | XX xxx | General Education Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | XX xxx | General Education Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| TOTAL CREDITS | 66 |
| Program Cost Estimates |
# Indicates major field courses.
^ Math course can be MT 120, MT 123 or higher level course, excluding MT 129.
¥ A Travel Fee of $75 will be assessed for all students taking HT 101. The money will be used to defray some of the costs associated with student travel experiences. There will be additional costs to students associated with some of the more extensive trips.
*Any course with an HT prefix that is not a required course; or IT 270, IT 272 or IT 274
** FL 104 and FL 105 do not meet this requirement.
*** BI 100, CH 100 and PH 100 do not meet this requirement.
+ HT 227 is offered only through the Division of Continuing Education
++ Excludes HI 104 and HI 105
Note: Students must maintain Internet access, including a professional working email address, throughout their participation in this program
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