Sullivan County Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Loch Sheldrake, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
5 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
* students may apply to any program in the semester preceeding the program start date
Key Summary
About: The Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management at SUNY Sullivan trains students for hotel, event, travel and culinary careers. This hands-on associate programme mixes business, tourism and hospitality courses, includes ServSafe and TIPS certifications, and stresses purchasing, cost control and HR. Students work with industry professionals in real-world classrooms, have a faculty advisor, and may transfer to four-year schools with good academic standing.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter lodging, foodservice, events and travel. Roles include hotel manager, event manager, restaurant manager, spa supervisor, travel coordinator, corporate dining manager, purchasing analyst, cost-control analyst, HR assistant. Keywords: hospitality, tourism.
Become part of the most exciting industry in the world! The Catskill Hospitality Institute offers training for careers in hotel and event management, travel, and more!
The Associate in Applied Science Hospitality and Tourism Management program offers a solid background in the Hospitality Industry. Courses in various areas of business, tourism, and hospitality services provide students with the necessary skills to succeed in the corporate world.
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor to assist in selecting the proper electives based on the student’s interests. Graduates are employed in many facets of the hospitality and tourism industry including hotels, spas, casinos, restaurants, country clubs, travel and tourism organizations, corporate dining facilities, and transportation companies.
The Hospitality and Tourism Management AAS degree program offers transfer opportunities to four-year schools for those students in good academic standing.
The SUNY Sullivan Advantage
The Catskill Hospitality Institute at SUNY Sullivan prepares students who are passionate about culinary service industries.
Hands-On Experience & Knowledge
Our students gain hands-on, real-world skills and knowledge to position themselves to perform locally and globally, with pride, enthusiasm, and with levels of service that exceed expectations.
Real-World, Live-Action Classrooms
Our associate degree programs deliver a hands-on, immersive experience that puts our graduates on the leading edge of industry standards and equips them with skills that are highly desirable to employers.
Experience That’s Real and Relevant
Students work alongside industry professionals. Courses in Hospitality, Purchasing, Cost Control, and Human Resources as well as ServSafe and TIPS certifications prepare our graduates in all aspects of the culinary business.
Pre-Program Requirements
- Math Comp
First Semester:
- BUS 1310 Principles of Management
- BUS 1103 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
- CUL 1340 Beverage Service
- CUL 1907 Sanitation & Safety
- ENG 1001 Composition I
- Elective A Liberal Arts Elective*
Second Semester: 16
- BUS 1101 Business Mathematics
- BUS 1652 Human Resource Management
- CUL 1312 Hospitality Purchasing
- BUS/CPT/CUL A course with a BUS, CPT, or CUL prefix
- SCI A course with an SCI prefix with lab
Third Semester: 16
- ENG 1301 Fundamentals of Speech
- BUS 1402 Fundamentals of Accounting
- BUS 1501 Business Law I
- CUL 2504 Hospitality Cost Control
- ECO 1401/ECO 1402 Macroeconomics OR Microeconomics
Fourth Semester: 15
- BUS 1301 Principles of Marketing
- BUS 1934 Meeting and Event Planning
- BUS 2122 Computer Applications for Business
- SOC 1725 Survey of World Cultures
- Elective A Liberal Arts Elective*
* All AAS degrees require ENG 1001 Composition I, ENG 1301 Fundamentals of Speech, a 4 credit science course with lab and a minimum of 10 additional Liberal Arts credits from at least two other areas of study. Liberal Arts prefixes: ANT, ECO, ENG, FLA, GEO, HIS, HON, HUM, MAT, POL, PSY, SCI, and SOC. COM 1301, Interpersonal Communications, COM 1305, Intercultural Communication, COM 2110, Intro to Media Communications, CPT 1210, Computer Literacy, CPT 1301, Logic and Problem Solving, CRJ 1115, Introduction to Criminal Justice, and THE 1700, Theater History I are also classified as liberal arts.
After successfully completing the requirements of the Hospitality and Tourism Management (AAS), a student should be prepared to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the hospitality, tourism, and event planning industries.
- Utilize research and communication skills for the preparation of various hospitality and tourism presentations, reports, and documents.
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically, solve problems, and make decisions independently.
- Use interpersonal skills to function effectively as a team member in evaluating hospitality and tourism problems.
- Apply various business concepts and theories to hospitality and tourism activities.
- Integrate the use of computers in a variety of hospitality and tourism activities.
Virtual open house is scheduled for Tuesdays at 3:30pm (USA eastern standard time)
