Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Contact Information: Program Office 615-916-5595, Southeast Campus, Program Site, E-mail: hospitality@nscc.edu
The following business degree at Nashville State Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs: A.A.S. in Hospitality Management.
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 interactive classes, 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.
The Hospitality Management AAS with a Concentration in Hotel Management offers both new and current hotel and lodging employees the opportunity to advance their careers and move into higher paying positions within the industry. The lodging and hospitality industry is a fast-paced and in-demand career path, particularly in Middle Tennessee, as the hospitality and tourism industry is Middle Tennessee’s second largest employer. Completion of the AAS in Hospitality Management with a Concentration in Hotel Management will open doors for the graduate in hotels, motels, resorts, and a variety of other lodging and tourism operations.
