Hospitality Management, A.S.
Daytona Beach, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The A.S. in Hospitality Management at Daytona State College blends theory and practice to prepare graduates for roles in hospitality, tourism, lodging and food service. Courses cover travel and tourism, food preparation, property and hotel/motel operations, and service management. Graduates may progress into Daytona State's Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Supervision and Management.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in hotels, resorts, spas, country clubs, restaurants, corporate hospitality. Typical roles include hotel or lodging manager, resort or spa manager, country club manager, restaurant manager, food service supervisor. Career Services supports job search and placement, resume review and interview practice.
The Hospitality Management Program is committed to providing a quality education incorporating both theory and practice to prepare professionally responsible graduates who will demonstrate value to employers within the hospitality industry. Our mission is to provide the hospitality industry with leaders who will make meaningful contributions to both the industry and their communities.
Mission
The Hospitality Management Program at Daytona State College is committed to providing a quality education incorporating both theory and practice to prepare professionally responsible and capable individuals who will demonstrate value to employers within the hospitality industry. Additionally, our mission is to provide the hospitality industry with leaders who will make meaningful contributions to both the industry and their communities.
Description
This program provides a solid foundation in hospitality management skills including travel and tourism, food preparation, property management, hotel/motel basics, and service management.
Graduates of this program are eligible to enroll in Daytona State's Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program.
DSC Foundation Scholarship
The Daytona State College Foundation is proud to offer scholarships to currently enrolled and incoming students at Daytona State College. We have simplified the application process by inviting you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a Foundation application. Your eligibility will be determined by the information you provide, so please take time to provide as much information as possible.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
More scholarship opportunities are available requiring an additional application are also available! Keep reading to find out more.
How do I get a scholarship?
Apply in 4 Easy Steps
- Complete the FAFSA® with the DSC code, 001475.
- Write a brief statement in a format you can copy and paste into the DSC Foundation Scholarship application. The statement should focus on your educational and career goals and requires 150 to 300 words. Be sure to spell and grammar check your statement, then save it in a folder to insert it into the DSC Foundation Scholarship application.
- Complete the DSC Foundation Scholarship application. It can be completed in more than one session, but be sure you click ‘Save and Continue’ before logging out. Once complete, click the ‘Submit’ button, and then it's our turn.
- Upload a thank you letter and headshot within 10 days if you receive an email stating you received a DSC Foundation Scholarship.
General Education Core - 15 Credits
Communication (3 credits)
- ENC1101 Introduction to Composition (3 Credits)
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
- MGF2130 Mathematical Thinking (3 Credits)
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
- BSC1005 Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) (3 Credits)
Humanities (3 credits)
Choose One Course
- ARH1000 Art Appreciation (3 Credits)
- HUM2020 Introduction to Humanities (3 Credits)
- LIT2000 Literature and Culture (3 Credits)
- MUL1010 Music Appreciation (3 Credits)
- PHI2010 Introduction of Philosophy (3 Credits)
- THE1000 Theatre Appreciation (3 Credits)
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Choose One Course
- AMH2020 United States History 1865 to Present (3 Credits)
- POS2041 American Federal Government (3 Credits)
AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civics Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
Program Specific Courses
- FOS1201 Sanitation and Safety (3 Credits)
- FSS1202C Food Production I and Lab (3 Credits)
- FSS1222C Food Production II and Lab (3 Credits)
- FSS1270 Introduction to Craft Beer and Wine (3 Credits)
- FSS2284C Catering and Buffet Management and Lab (3 Credits)
- HFT1000 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (3 Credits)
- HFT1410 Hotel Operations (3 Credits)
- HFT1940C Hospitality Practicum I (Basic) and Lab (3 Credits)
- HFT1941C Hospitality Practicum II (Intermediate) and Lab (3 Credits)
- HFT2276 Resorts Management and Operations (3 Credits)
- HFT2282 Hospitality Supervision (3 Credits)
- HFT2454 Hospitality Purchasing and Controls (3 Credits)
- HFT2500 Hospitality Marketing (3 Credits)
- HFT2750 Event Industry (3 Credits)
- HFT2780 Introduction to Gaming Operations (3 Credits)
Year 1
1st Semester
- ENC1101 Introduction to Composition (3 Credits)
- MGF2130 Mathematical Thinking (3 Credits)
- FOS1201 Sanitation and Safety (3 Credits)
- HFT1000 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (3 Credits)
2nd Semester
- BSC1005 Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) (3 Credits)
- FSS1202C Food Production I and Lab (3 Credits)
- FSS1222C Food Production II and Lab (3 Credits)
- FSS1270 Introduction to Craft Beer and Wine (3 Credits)
- HFT1940C Hospitality Practicum I (Basic) and Lab (3 Credits)
Summer Semester
- HFT1941C Hospitality Practicum II (Intermediate) and Lab (3 Credits)
- HFT2282 Hospitality Supervision (3 Credits)
Year 2
1st Semester
- Humanities Core (3 Credits)
- FSS2284C Catering and Buffet Management and Lab (3 Credits)
- HFT1410 Hotel Operations (3 Credits)
- HFT2276 Resorts: Management and Operations (3 Credits)
- HFT2454 Hospitality Purchasing and Controls (3 Credits)
- HFT2750 Event Industry (3 Credits)
2nd Semester
- HFT2500 Hospitality Marketing (3 Credits)
- HFT2780 Introduction to Gaming Operations (3 Credits)
- Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2020 or POS2041) (3 Credits)
Total: 60 Credits
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Identify the major sectors of the hospitality industry and discuss their interaction.
- Formulate and analyze hospitality industry marketing strategies including targeting, positioning, and consumer behaviors.
- Discuss the specialized needs of marketing within the hospitality industry.
- Describe the five criteria that classify hotels.
- Explain how effective communication skills are important to success as a hospitality supervisor and describe personal characteristics that affect communication skills.
- Describe the organizational structure of operations within the hospitality industry.
- Identify and use principles of legal and ethical supervision practices.
This program provides a solid foundation in hospitality management skills including, travel and tourism, food preparation, property management, and hotel operations. Graduates of this program are eligible to enroll in Daytona State's Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Supervision and Management - Hospitality Concentration Program.
Manager in the Hotel/Lodging Industry, Resorts, Spas, Corporate, Country Clubs, Restaurants, and Food Service Industry.
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your account to submit your resume for review search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Full-time on campus/possibility to do it online but without a visa.
