Hospitality & Tourism
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Certificate
2007-09
Refer to pages 187-190 in the CNM 2007-09 Catalog.
The Hospitality and Tourism program combines general business knowledge with practical hospitality and tourism skills necessary for a variety of employment opportunities. The goal is to prepare each student for the continually changing hospitality and tourism industry. The graduates are in a position to provide employers with specialized knowledge and skills related to hospitality and tourism and to engage immediately in the day-to-day activities of a hospitality and tourism business.
The program provides a foundation in supervision, human resources, marketing, food and beverage, basic accounting, basic computer skills and general tourism knowledge. Cooperative education or internship is required with the supervision of the instructor.
Students may sit for course examinations prepared by the American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute (EI). Upon successful completion of the exams, students will be awarded a Course Completion Certification from EI.
Degree and Certificate Concentrations:
- Food and Beverage Management
- Hospitality Operations and Hotel Management
Skill Sets:
- Club Management
- Food and Beverage
- Human Resources Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Rooms Division
Students wishing to continue for a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality should meet with the program director to plan their course of study. Several schools work directly with CNM granting articulated credit or transfer guides.
Career and Advancement Opportunities
Jobs are available in restaurants, hotels, resorts, casinos and other areas. Types of positions range from entry-level to supervisory and managerial positions, including hotel, food and beverage, casino and resort operations.
Special Requirements
Students are required to purchase new textbooks for program courses with EI exams. The Hospitality and Tourism program requires several courses needed for an EI certificate of Specialization. These curriculum options are developed by industry leaders and link students with the global hospitality industry. This is an additional credentialing process. For those students interested in receiving the EI certificates, see the culinary arts/hospitality and tourism director.
Contact Information
Contact the program director, Donna Diller, at 224-3896 to schedule a tour of our facility.
Dining Opportunities
For Students
Faculty and Staff
Community Cooking Classes
Alumni
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