Associate In Applied Science in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management

Program Overview

Genesee Community College's Tourism and Hospitality program prepares students for careers in the industry through courses in event planning, marketing, hotel operations, and food and beverage management. The program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree, a Certificate, and an Event Planning Micro-Credential, and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration. Graduates have a high rate of job placement and benefit from a variety of student support services and a strong alumni network.

Program Outline

Careers:

Many opportunities are available because 1 in 11 jobs are in the Tourism & Hospitality industry.

Other:

• The program is offered at Genesee Community College.
• The program is designed to prepare students for careers in the tourism and hospitality industry.
• The program includes courses in event planning, marketing, hotel operations, and food and beverage management.
• The program is offered as an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, a Certificate (CERT), and an Event Planning Micro-Credential (MICR).
• The AAS program takes two years to complete, the CERT program takes one year to complete, and the MICR program takes one semester to complete.
• The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA).
• Graduates of the program have a high rate of job placement.
• The program is affordable and offers a variety of financial aid options.
• The program is located in a convenient location between Rochester and Buffalo, New York.
• The program has a strong alumni network.