Department of Hospitality Management
Hospitality & Tourism
Associate of Applied Arts Degree
and
Certificate
Refer to pages 141-142 in the CNM 2009-11 Catalog or the current Program Guide.
Hospitality and Tourism is an associate of arts degree designed to substantially fulfill the freshman and sophomore course requirements for admission to bachelor’s degree programs in Hospitality Management at New Mexico State University and other colleges and universities. The degree’s general education curriculum is accepted for transfer toward the general education core.
The Hospitality and Tourism degree provides the foundational coursework for hospitality management. An overview of the hospitality industry and various employment and educational opportunities will be explored. In addition, students study hospitality operations, marketing, event planning, food safety and production. Organizational behavior, human resources, leadership and management skills will be developed and applied in theory and lab settings.
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.
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, Brad Perl, at 224-4349 to schedule a tour of our facility.
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