Program Overview

Hospitality and Tourism Management, AAS

Program Description

The Hospitality and Tourism (HOST) field is the world's largest business. This field has the highest percentage of entrepreneurs of any segment of global business and is integral to the Pacific Northwest's economy and communities. HOSTers learn transferrable management skills and apply this learning to exciting industries based on their interests in areas like lodging, airlines/airports, food & beverage, cruise lines, casinos, sustainable recreation and parks (e.g. ecotourism), event planning, and more. Whether you are seeking to be an entrepreneur, manager, pursue a bachelor's degree in business or management, or perhaps even just want to work for a hotel or airline for travel benefits, an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in the world's largest business (i.e. hospitality and tourism) may be for you.

Program Requirements

Prerequisites

• Some or all of the following are required. Talk to a faculty adviser.
• Some classes may have entry requirements not listed here.
• Keyboarding and basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office).

Program Core Courses

The following 36 credits are required for all AAS HOST degrees:

• HOST 100 - Introduction to Hospitality/Tourism
• HOST 104 - The Art of Negotiation
• HOST 139 - Career Planning and Preparation
• HOST 145 - Planning and Preparation for Supervisors, Managers, and Leaders
• HOST 156 - Travel Geography
• HOST 164 - Customer Service Operations
• HOST 165 - Management, Supervision, and Leadership
• HOST 200 - HOST Capstone: Management

HOST Electives Coursework

Select 18 credits from the list below:

• HOST 102 - Sustainable Tourism and Development
• HOST 109 - Nonprofit Event Planning
• HOST 110 - Lodging Operations
• HOST 120 - Environmental Leadership & Facilities Operations
• HOST 128 - Barista & Coffeehouse Operations
• HOST 130 - Food and Beverage Operations
• HOST 170 - Managing Legal Issues
• HOST 205 - Event Management, Planning, and Leadership
• HOST 216 - Taking Flight: Airline and Airport Operations
• HOST 248 - Marketing Principles and Managerial Practices

Total Core Credits: 54

Spreadsheet Coursework

Select 8 credits from the list below:

• BSTEC 165 - Microsoft Excel (3 credits)
• BUSN 135 - Business Mathematics
• BUSN 216 - Business Computer Applications
• BUSN 218 - Spreadsheet Construction

Total Spreadsheet Coursework Credits: 8

Elective Coursework

Choose 10 credits that support your goals post-graduation. These credits must be 100-level or higher.

Related Instruction Courses

Communications

Select 10 credits from the list below:

• CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication
• CMST& 220 - Public Speaking
• ENGL& 101 - English Composition I
• ENGL& 102 - Composition II

Computation

Select 5 credits from the list below:

• MATH 111 - College Algebra
• HOST 210 - Budgeting and Revenue Management

Human Relations

Select 5 credits from the list below:

• HOST 102 - Sustainable Tourism and Development
• HOST 175 - Food, Culture, & Politics

Total Related Instruction Credits: 20

Total Program Credits: 92

Program Notes

• This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
• Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in each core course to attain a certificate or AAS.
• Not all classes are offered every quarter, at night, online, or on the weekends.
• This program offers flexible registration and open-entry enrollment.
• Coursework is highly interactive and includes field-based internships.

Program Outcomes

• Utilize the fundamental vocabulary and operating principles of the hospitality/tourism industry.
• Act in accordance with professional ethics and values of the hospitality/tourism industry.
• Identify, compile and evaluate specific company/agency information against industry benchmarks for making major business decisions.
• Employ principles of professionalism and best practices relevant to the hospitality/tourism industry.
• Communicate effectively through listening, speaking and writing to diverse audiences in the hospitality/tourism industry.
• Identify and utilize relevant computer systems, software and technology applications in the hospitality/tourism industry.
• Identify suitable employment opportunities by matching personal and professional interests and abilities with positions within the the hospitality/tourism profession.
• Explain the importance of professionals in the hospitality/tourism industry keeping current with news and emerging trends through conference/tradeshows, professional literature, electronic sources, etc.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Coding

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Description | Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt AAS
Academic Plan | HMMHTAPT
CIP Code | 52.0904