The Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) program is designed for individuals seeking specialized training and knowledge as preparation for a career in the vast hospitality industry. The successful graduate can enter the industry at a supervisory level and perform management functions and duties to this industry.

The Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management degree prepare students to begin successful careers in the hospitality industry. The hospitality industry is the number one industry in the Atlanta metro area and the number two industry in Georgia. Numerous career opportunities are available in food and beverage management, hotel management, or tourism management. The program also helps students with customer service and management skills, key ingredients in obtaining any business-related job. The associate degree program includes courses in hotel/restaurant/tourism management and college-level general education courses.

The Associate of Science in Hotel Management prepares students for management positions in hotels and resorts around the world.

The Howard Community College Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management Associate Degree program is a top-notch hospitality program, accredited by both the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) and the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. This program provides a solid academic foundation, essential business and technical knowledge, and hands-on experience across the hospitality industry, including lodging, food and beverage, tourism, and event management.

The Food Service Management degree program offers four options for students to choose from Resort & Hotel Management; and Culinary Arts; Pastry & Baking Arts. The Food Service Management major and its options were designed to fill a need in the industry. Employment in Foodservice is typically not very sensitive to economic conditions, and rates of employment are expected to remain consistent, according to the US Dept. of Labor. In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry employs an estimated 13 million people, or 9% of the U.S. workforce, and is expected to add almost two million jobs over the next decade.

The goal of the Hospitality Management program is to develop 21st century culinary and hospitality professionals through high-quality practical, theoretical, and analytical coursework. The program emphasizes culinary arts, catering, hospitality, and lodging. Students pursue their studies through active learning and mentoring opportunities with a focus on leadership, critical thinking, personal growth as well as interaction with industry professionals both in class and in their chosen field. Through the externships, the program prepares students to become leaders with the ability to shape the future of the hospitality and culinary industry.

Upon completion of this program, students will demonstrate skills and knowledge required in the field of restaurant management including professional cooking, sanitation practices, institutional purchasing, beverage and bar operations, banquet and catering presentation, and management principles for food service personnel.