Hospitality Management

• Craft Distillery Specialized Diploma
• Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management, Associate in Applied Science
• Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management, Specialized Diploma

Narrative

Expand on your existing hospitality experience or take your first steps toward this high-energy field at Northampton Community College. Our hotel, restaurant, and event management associate degree and specialized diploma are rooted in providing students with the knowledge, skills, and overall foundation through rigorous coursework and experiential internships, and are Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA).

Additionally, our program was selected as #1 best value colleges for Hospitality Management in the commonwealth by College Factual.

These programs are available on our Bethlehem and Pocono campuses, and some courses are also online. Graduate with the essential skills, expertise and practical experience necessary to advance your career or to transfer to a four-year hospitality management degree program.

Accreditation: The Hospitality Management program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Management through December of 2024.

The AAS in Hotel, Restaurant and Event Management prepares you for these other areas of concentration; restaurant administration, catering & convention services, hotel operations, resort operations, destination management, weddings/social event organizer, event planning and meeting planning.

Hospitality Management Program Mission Statement

Offer professional hospitality with a diverse outlook on the local and global communities via student engagement through innovative live labs and technologies. By providing an accessible and comprehensive learning experience students gain a global leadership perspective on accountability and integrity in the hospitality and related businesses.

Hospitality Management Program Vision Statement

• As one of the leading Hospitality Management Programs in the nation, we will:
• Instill problem solving techniques through formulating innovative critical thinking skills.
• Continuously seek commitment to the sustainability of the industry, the economy and the environment.
• Create a positive and ethical decision-making environment, that leads to effective communication and networking skills.
• Promote innovative program offerings through industry recognized certifications and radical team building approaches.