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AAS Hospitality Management

Associate of Applied Science

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Hospitality Management Associate Degree

Do you love the food service industry? Tourism? Restaurants? Event planning? Beverage operations? The hospitality industry as a whole? Are you looking for an education—perhaps an associate degree in tourism and hospitality—that will help you make the most of a career in the fast-paced field of food, beverage and lodging services? You found it with the associate degree in hospitality management from Bryant & Stratton College.

The Hospitality Management Program You’ve Been Looking For

Develop a strong background in business management with a specialized focus on hospitality with the associate degree in hospitality management from Bryant & Stratton College.

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16-20 months

Approximate Program Length

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60 credit hours

Total Credits

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January 15

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Students in this applied science program will gain a strong understanding of the hospitality industry and be prepared to take on roles with hotels, sports venues, casinos, travel and tourism, and even the food and beverage industry, to name a few.

The hospitality management associate degree program includes courses in human resources, marketing, and sales and finance, and teaches key fundamental hospitality practices and principles. Students not only gain the education necessary to begin a career in the hospitality field, but have the opportunity to pursue additional educational opportunities in the hospitality or management fields.

Multiple degree offerings to continue your education

The hospitality management associate degree program is available for study with Bryant & Stratton College Online. The online hospitality management associate degree program follows the same outcomes and curriculum as the campus-based program with the added flexibility and convenience of an online program. Students of the online associate degree in hospitality management can expect to receive the same personal touch and support as provided by our campus faculty and staff. Credits earned in online classes at Bryant & Stratton College are the same as credits earned in campus-based classes at Bryant & Stratton College.

Where can you take this program?

Whether you prefer the vibrant atmosphere of on-campus classes, the convenience of online learning, or the flexibility of remote options, our degree programs are tailored to fit your lifestyle. Use our interactive map to explore the various campus locations where this degree program is offered.

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Program Outcomes

The hospitality management associate degree program will provide students with the ability to:

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Define the foundational leadership, service, and business principles that comprise hospitality-related planning, sales, service, human resources marketing and operations management.

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Classify the entities, facets, and professions that comprise the hospitality industry.

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Employ foundational management principles and skills to define and manage career-related decisions.

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Analyze and apply leadership and service principles and skills to hospitality management strategic decision-making scenarios.

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Utilize technology tools and resources to support industry standards for compliance and service level expectations.

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Analyze and apply leadership and service principles and skills to social, interpersonal, legal and ethical issues in the hospitality industry.

Key Courses

For a full course listing, please refer to the Bryant & Stratton College catalog.

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What can you do with a Hospitality Management Associate Degree?

Hospitality managers may be involved in staffing decisions, event planning, or financial management of restaurants, hotels or camps, but their primary function is to support a positive guest experience. Our hospitality management and our restaurant management associate degrees will help prepare you to work as a lodging manager, food services manager, or concierge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quite a bit. A hospitality management degree offers the business and management insights and training you need to take on leadership roles in any hospitality industry, from tourism to restaurants. For example, the AAS in Hospitality Management from Bryant & Stratton College will help you develop the foundational skills in business management with a focus on hospitality you need to excel throughout your career.

A hospitality management degree program is designed to help you build the essential business management skills you need for leadership positions in any relevant industry or business. It explores business principles, marketing strategy, customer service and more, all to help you make your mark in management.

It is, especially if you want to take your service career to a management level. The right degree can help you prepare for any number of opportunities, from office manager at a local restaurant to operations manager for a whole food distribution network.

That depends, are you going for a diploma? An associate degree? Something higher? A diploma program, such as the Hospitality Assistant Diploma at Bryant & Stratton College, can help you prepare for front-office and customer service positions in a matter of months. Our AAS in Hospitality Management, which provides a foundation of business and management skills and insights, can be completed in just two years.

With your high school diploma or GED in hand, check out accredited post-secondary institutions of higher learning for a relevant hospitality management program. Apply for admission and go to class. Need a helping hand? Bryant & Stratton College can help you explore program options as well as financial aid opportunities.

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