Overview
The Hotel Administration program will prepare students for an entry-level position in the hotel industry. The student will explore the various types of positions and responsibilities as they relate to the size and needs of a Deluxe to Tourist Hotel, Inn, Lodge, or Resort. Courses in this program will transfer into the degree program: Associate in Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
This program is financial aid eligible.
Hotel Administration Certificate
| Course Number | Course Title | CL | LAB | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSTM 101C | Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry¥ | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSTM 110C | Introduction to Hotel Operations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSTM 205C | Quality Service Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSTM 225C | Front Office Operations + | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSTM 245C | Event, Meeting and Convention Planning | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSTM 269C | Food and Beverage Management + | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 273C | Human Resources Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 21 | |||
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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