Hospitality Services Management, A.A.S.

Program Description

The A.A.S. in Hospitality Services Management is a flexible degree designed to introduce students to the key skills and concepts required for a successful career in the expanding field of hospitality services. The core courses provide a strong background that addresses all segments of the industry with an emphasis on real-world applications and experiential learning. The curriculum includes adequate credits allotted to electives, thus allowing students to pursue more specialized education in industry segments of their particular interest.

Graduates of the Hospitality Services Management A.A.S. will be able to:

• Describe key skills and characteristics required for a successful career in hospitality
• Describe industry standards of performance and career progression
• Identify and discuss key aspects of quality guest service
• Discuss the essential role of interpersonal skills in the hospitality industry, including leadership, professionalism, networking, and cross-cultural awareness
• Use appropriate technologies
• Identify trends in hospitality

General Education Courses

The list of general education courses appears in the General Education List . Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.

Program Requirements

• PAS-1000 First Year Experience 1 Credit **
• HSM-1510 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3 Credits
• HSM-1515 Leadership and Interpersonal Dynamics in the Hospitality Industry 3 Credits
• HSM-1580 Using Technology in the Hospitality Industry 3 Credits
• HSM-2050 Human Resources Management and Training for Hospitality and Tourism 3 Credits
• HSM-2530 Hospitality Sales and Marketing 3 Credits
• HSM-2550 Understanding Hospitality Law 3 Credits
• HSM-2700 Sustainability in Hospitality 3 Credits

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• Choose one of the following:

• HSM-1621 Hotel Operations Management 3 Credits
• HSM-1630 Food Service Operations 3 Credits

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• Choose one of the following:

• HSM-2750 Hospitality Entrepreneurship 3 Credits ***
• HSM-2760 Hospitality Seminar 3 Credits ***

Sequence of Study - Hospitality Services Management A.A.S.

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation  for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

Program Total: 60 Credits

Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course.

Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.

Triple asterisk (***) denotes a course that satisfies the culminating experience requirement for A.A.S. programs.

Transferability

Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:

• Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.

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