Business - Hospitality Management Concentration, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Contact Information: Program Office 615-916-5872, Southeast Campus, Program Site

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 Business 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 into 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 AAS Degree in Business Hospitality Management Concentration offers both new and current restaurant and food service employees the opportunity to advance their careers and move into higher paying positions within the industry. The restaurant and food service 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 Business Hospitality Management Concentration will open doors for the graduate in restaurants, catering companies, bars, hotels, as well as in institutional food service areas such as healthcare and college/university food services.

Career Opportunities

• Restaurant Manager / General Manager
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Food Sales for Commercial Food Supplier
• Food Purchasing Agent
• Food Service Director in Healthcare, College, or Prison Foodservice Operations
• Food and Beverage opportunities in casinos, on cruise ships, at resorts, etc.
• Catering and Banquet Operations
• Event Planner

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.

Admission Requirements

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

Transfer/Advising

The AAS 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 AAS degree in Business Hospitality Management Concentration.