Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Contact Information: Program Office 615-916-5595, Southeast Campus, Program Site, E-mail: hospitality@nscc.edu

The Hospitality Management field continues to be a dynamic and fast growing industry.  Approximately 14 million people work in the hospitality industry in the United States. This degree program will prepare graduates to enter in to various phases of the industry.  Through the use of in class tuition, research projects, real world experience, and interactive learning tools, graduates will be positioned for opportunities leading towards management positions through their degree.

Upon successful completion of this program students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the leadership skills required to successfully lead a diverse workforce in the hospitality industry.
• Understand the many different fields that make up the hospitality industry and the career opportunities available in those fields.
• Understand the importance of creating an outstanding guest experience and how those experiences impact the success of the organization.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of future trends of the hospitality industry and the growing importance of technology in the industry.

Admission Requirements

Students must establish placement by transfer credits, college entrance exam scores, or college placement testing.

Career Opportunities

• Small Business Operator
• Assistant Manager
• Event Coordinator
• Front Desk Supervisor
• Operations Manager

Grading Policy

A grade of “C” or above must be earned in CULA and HMGT prerequisite courses to meet requirements for enrollment in subsequent courses. A grade of “C” or above in all CULA and HMGT courses must be earned prior to graduation.

Transfer/Advising

The A.A.S. degree is designed to prepare a student for employment upon graduation. Some universities, at their discretion, accept some technical courses for transfer. A student who plans to transfer to a university should consult his/her advisor and the receiving university about transfer and articulation policies. Failure to do so could result in loss of transfer credits.

Internship Requirements

Students must complete an internship in a supervised work experience within the hospitality field prior to completing the requirements for an A.A.S. degree in Hospitality Management.