Delaware County Community College
Associate in Applied Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Media, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Associate in Applied Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at Delaware County Community College prepares students for supervisory roles in hospitality. It covers hotel and restaurant operations, foodservice management, customer service and lodging fundamentals. The college is in Media, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia, serves 12,500 students including 200 international students, with starts every semester: Fall (late August), Spring (early January), Summer (late May).
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter hospitality at supervisory level. Likely roles include front desk supervisor, restaurant manager, food and beverage supervisor, events coordinator, operations supervisor, and lodging manager. Keywords: hospitality management, hotel administration, restaurant operations, foodservice, guest services.
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.
Start Date
Every semester.
- Fall Semester: Late August
- Spring Semester: Early January
- Summer Semester: Late May
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations specific to this industry
- Use generally accepted accounting practices in the efficient and cost-effective operation of the enterprise
- Communicate effectively with employers, employees, customers, vendors, and the community using appropriate technology
- Awareness of terminology, common supervisory skill sets, and the need for life-long career planning for success
- Use of sales and marketing techniques to enhance the acceptance of the product/service the industry provides
Course requirements are available below.
Delaware County Community College's Educational Foundation awards approximately $300,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholarship has its own criteria for eligibility established by the donor. The application period for scholarships each year runs from mid-February to mid-April.
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