Hotel/Restaurant Management - A.A.S. Degree
Business & Technology
Degree awarded: Associate in Applied Science
Two options: Restaurant and Hotel
Program Narrative
Employment in the Hospitality industry has reached record-breaking levels locally and internationally. As the industry has expanded, consumer expectations about the quality of their experiences at hotels and restaurants have also been raised to new heights. The Hospitality industry offers exciting and rewarding career options. Your education makes a difference in how competitive you will be for high-paying, senior-level positions.
Northampton Community College offers state-of-the-art training facilities, classroom study, and
hands-on practical application. Our program prepares you to gain entry-level management positions in restaurants, hotels, and several hundred other hospitality related careers. Your internship course at Northampton will allow you to begin your career in the hospitality field, while gaining the work experience needed to help you climb the ladder of success. Students develop their specialized skills in the area of their choice, and can advance to management positions within 6 months to 1 year. The National Restaurant Association and The American Hotel and Motel Association offers scholarships to students interested in furthering their career with a formal education.
Restaurant Option
Program Features
For students interested in a career in hospitality food and beverage management, Northampton offers students the opportunity to earn an associate degree in applied science in Restaurant Management. Some of the core classes in the program include basic culinary skills and techniques, food safety and sanitation, menu planning and cost controls, catering and convention services, dining room operations, and strategic leadership. Students will have hands-on working experience in the "Hampton Winds" restaurant and at campus special events.
The Hotel/Restaurant Management program fosters teamwork, professionalism, and learning through experience. Students will be prepared for a career in the hospitality industry by classroom learning supplemented with field trips, guest speakers and industry certifications. All students will complete a 225 hour management practicum, where they will complete an internship in their area of interest.
Course credit or advanced placement options may exist for students coming from local high schools and vocational schools. Northampton also has agreements with several colleges and universities for students interested in transferring to a four year school upon completion of the program. Program instructors and college advisors can help determine the education and career path that will lead students to a successful future.
Contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500 for further information.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:
- Acquire and correctly use general industry information, technical skills, and certifications for employment in the hospitality industry.
- Listen and effectively communicate in a positive, professional, and ethical manner with customers and colleagues of diverse backgrounds
- Display a professional image, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and recognize your role in the success of the organization where you are employed.
- Read and accurately interpret standard indicators of the organization's financial health.
- Use appropriate technology for written communication, information gathering, and data analysis to facilitate smooth operation of a hospitality organization.
- Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills, and an appreciation of diversity to support the organization and its goals.
- Use organization and flexibility, as a team, to complete tasks, make decisions, and problem solve in a timely manner.
- Utilize research and problem-solving techniques to employ "out of the box" critical thinking skills in a variety of hospitality situations.
Hotel/Restaurant Management: Restaurant Option,
Associate in Applied Science Degree
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits
|
| First Semester | ||
| CMTH 102 | Speech Communication |
3
|
| CULA 102 | Food Safety and Sanitation |
2
|
| ENGL 101C | English I |
3
|
| FOOD 110 | Food Preparation I |
4
|
| HOSP 101 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry |
3
|
|
15
|
||
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 151C | English II |
3
|
| FOOD 123 | Menu Planning and Food and Beverage Cost Control |
3
|
| HOSP 105 | Enhancing Guest Service |
3
|
| HOSP 111 | Food and Beverage Management |
3
|
| HOSP 215 | Hospitality Sales and Marketing |
3
|
| ----------- | General Education Elective (SIT or SSHB) |
3
|
|
18
|
||
| Third Semester | ||
| ACCT 100 or | Accounting for Non-Accountants or | |
| ACCT 101 | Financial Accounting I |
3
|
| FOOD 250 | Dining Room Operation |
4 |
| HOSP 201 | Strategic Leadership in Hospitality |
3
|
| HOSP 210 | Human Resources Management for the Hospitality Industry |
3
|
| ----------- | Mathematics (QL) or Science (SCI) Elective |
3
|
| ----------- | Elective |
3
|
|
19
|
||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| FOOD 130 | Convention Services & Catering Management |
3
|
| HOSP 212 | Hospitality Financial Reporting |
3
|
| HOSP 221G | Hospitality Management Practicum |
3
|
| PSYC 103 | Introduction to Psychology |
3
|
| ----------- | General Education Elective (AH) |
3
|
|
15
|
||
| Total Credits |
67
|
|
- Completion of both ENGL101C and ENGL151C satisfy the computer literacy requirement.
- For the General Education Electives, students must select one course from the list of approved Arts & Humanities (AH) courses and one course from the lists of approved courses in Social Science: Societies and Institutions over Time (SIT); or Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB).
- One course should be designated as Diversity (D).
Career Potential: Restaurant Operations Supervisor/Manager/Owner, Conference Services/, Banquet Supervisor/Manager, Contract Foodservice Supervisor/Manager, Food Broker/Distributor, Several Other Restaurant Related Entry-level Positions
NCC students have transferred to: Pennsylvania State University, East Stroudsburg University, University of Delaware, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Johnson and Wales University
Hotel Option
Program Features
For students interested in a career in hotel management, Northampton offers students the opportunity to earn an associate degree in applied science in Hotel Management. Some of the core classes in this program include rooms division management, enhancing guest services, hospitality law, financial reporting, sales and marketing, human resources management, and strategic leadership. Students can supplement their core courses with classes focused on meeting and event planning, casino operations, club management, and resort management.
The Hotel/Restaurant Management program fosters teamwork, professionalism, and learning through experience. Students will be prepared for a career in the hospitality industry by classroom learning supplemented with field trips, guest speakers and industry certifications. All students will complete a 225 hour management practicum, where they will complete an internship in their area of interest.
Course credit or advanced placement options may exist for students coming from local high schools and vocational schools. Northampton also has agreements with several colleges and universities for students interested in transferring to a four year school upon completion of the program. Program instructors and college advisors can help determine the education and career path that will lead students to a successful future.
Contact the Admissions Office at 610-861-5500 for further information.
Program Outcomes: Hotel Option
Graduates of the program will:
- Acquire and correctly use general industry information, technical skills, and certifications for employment in the hospitality industry.
- Listen and effectively communicate in a positive, professional, and ethical manner with customers and colleagues of diverse backgrounds
- Display a professional image, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and recognize your role in the success of the organization where you are employed.
- Read and accurately interpret standard indicators of the organization's financial health.
- Use appropriate technology for written communication, information gathering, and data analysis to facilitate smooth operation of a hospitality organization.
- Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills, and an appreciation of diversity to support the organization and its goals.
- Use organization and flexibility, as a team, to complete tasks, make decisions, and problem solve in a timely manner.
- Utilize research and problem-solving techniques to employ "out of the box" critical thinking skills in a variety of hospitality situations.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits
|
| First Semester | ||
| CMTH 102 | Speech Communication |
3
|
| ENGL 101C | English I |
3
|
| HOSP 101 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry |
3
|
| HOSP 105 | Enhancing Guest Service |
3
|
| ------------ | Mathematics (QL) or Science (SCI) Elective |
3
|
|
15
|
||
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 151C | English II |
3
|
| HOSP 215 | Hospitality Sales and Marketing |
3
|
| HOSP 111 | Food and Beverage Management |
3
|
| HOTL 207 | Rooms Division Management |
3
|
| ------------ | Required Program Elective + |
3/4 |
| ------------- | General Education Elective (SIT or SSHB) |
3
|
|
18/19
|
||
| Third Semester | ||
| ACCT 100 or | Accounting for Non-Accountants or | |
| ACCT 101 | Financial Accounting I |
3
|
| HOSP 201 | Strategic Leadership in Hospitality |
3
|
| HOSP 210 | Human Resources Management for the Hospitality Industry |
3
|
| HOTL 110 | Hospitality Law |
3 |
| ----------- | Required Program Elective + |
3/4
|
| ----------- | General Education Elective (AH) |
3
|
|
18/19
|
||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| FOOD 130 | Convention Services & Catering Management |
3 |
| HOSP 212 | Hospitality Financial Reporting |
3 |
| HOSP 221G | Hospitality Management Practicum |
3 |
| PSYC 103 | Introduction to Psychology |
3
|
| ------------ | Elective |
3
|
|
15
|
||
| Total Credits |
66/68 |
+ Choose two courses (minimum of 6 credits) from the list of Program Electives: CASN 101, CISC101, FOOD 110, 250, HOTL 140, 150, or MEPL 112.
- Completion of both ENGL101C and ENGL151C satisfy the computer literacy requirement.
- For the General Education Electives, students must select one course from the list of approved Arts & Humanities (AH) courses and one course from the lists of approved courses in Social Science: Societies and Institutions over Time (SIT); or Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB).
- One course should be designated as Diversity (D).
Career Potential: Hotel Operations Supervisor/ Manager, Guest Services Supervisor/Manager, Human Resources Entry-level Manager, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Several Other Hotel Related Entry-level Positions
NCC students have transferred to: Pennsylvania State University, East Stroudsburg University, University of Delaware, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Johnson and Wales University