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Hospitality Management: Hotel Option, Associate in Applied Science

Overview

Features

For students interested in a career in hotel management, Northampton offers students the opportunity to earn an associate degree in applied science in Hospitality Management. Some of the core classes in this program include rooms division management, enhancing guest services, hospitality law, financial reporting, sales and marketing, human resources management, and strategic leadership. Students can supplement their core courses with classes focused on meeting and event planning, casino operations, club management, spa management and resort management.

The Hospitality Management program fosters teamwork, professionalism, and learning through experience. Students will be prepared for a career in the hospitality industry by classroom learning supplemented with field trips, guest speakers and industry certifications. All students will complete a 225 hour management practicum, where they will complete an internship in their area of interest.

Course credit or advanced placement options may exist for students coming from local high schools and vocational schools. Northampton also has agreements with several colleges and universities for students interested in transferring to a four year school upon completion of the program. Program instructors and college advisors can help determine the education and career path that will lead students to a successful future.

Contact the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 for further information.

Career Potential: Hotel Operations Supervisor/ Manager, Guest Services Supervisor/Manager, Junior Event Planner, Food Broker/Distributor, Meeting Planner, Resort Manager, Human Resources Entry-level Manager, Wedding/Social Event Planner, Restaurant operations Supervisor/Manager/Owner, Adventure Course Operator, Adventure Course Manager

Accreditation:  The Hospitality Management program is accredited by the Accreditations Commissions for Programs in Hospitality Management.

NCC students have transferred to: Pennsylvania State University--College Park and Berks campuses, East Stroudsburg University, Keystone College, Temple University, Widener University, York College of Pennsylvania

Outcomes

Graduates of the program will:

  • Acquire and correctly use general industry information, technical skills, and certifications for employment in the hospitality industry.
  • Listen and effectively communicate in a positive, professional, and ethical manner with customers and colleagues of diverse backgrounds.
  • Display a professional image, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and recognize your role in the success of the organization where you are employed.
  • Read and accurately interpret standard indicators of the organization's financial health.
  • Use appropriate technology for written communication, information gathering, and data analysis to facilitate smooth operation of a hospitality organization.
  • Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills, and an appreciation of diversity to support the organization and its goals.
  • Use organization and flexibility, as a team, to complete tasks, make decisions, and problem solve in a timely manner.
  • Utilize research and problem-solving techniques to employ "out of the box" critical thinking skills in a variety of hospitality situations.

Courses

First Semester

HOSP101Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

3 credits
HOSP105Enhancing Guest Service

3 credits
General Education Elective (SIT or SSHB)

3 credits
ENGL101English I

3 credits
CMTH102Introduction to Communication

3 credits
COLS101College Success

1 credits
Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

HOSP111Food and Beverage Management

3 credits
HOSP130Convention Services & Catering

3 credits
Required Program Elective +

3 credits
ENGL151REnglish II

3 credits
General Education Elective (AH)

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:15

Third Semester

HOSP210Human Resources Management for the Hospitality Industry

3 credits
HOSP215Hospitality Sales & Marketing

3 credits
HOTL110Hospitality Law

3 credits
Required Program Elective +

3 credits
PSYC103Introduction to Psychology

3 credits
General Education Elective

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:18

Fourth Semester

HOSP201Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

3 credits
HOSP212Hospitality Financial Reporting

3 credits
HOSP221GHospitality Management Practicum

3 credits
HOTL207Rooms Division Management

3 credits
Mathematics (QL) or Science (SCI) Elective

3/4 credits
Total Credit Hours:15-16

Total Credit Hours: 64-65

+ Students are required to take a minimum of 6 credits from the list of Program Electives: FOOD123, HOTL140, HOTL150, HOTL160, HOTL170, MEPL112, MEPL122.

  • For the General Education Electives, students must select one course from the list of approved Arts & Humanities (AH) courses and one course from the lists of approved courses in Social Science: Societies and Institutions over Time (SIT); or Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB).
  • One course should be designated as Diversity and Global Awareness (D).
  • Computer competencies are included in various courses in this program. Thus, completion of the program automatically satisfies the computing requirement for the program.