HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT ( Official )
Program Type:
Certificate of Achievement
Division:
Business & Computer Technology
Program Description:
The Hospitality Management curriculum offers the student the opportunity to receive an Associate Degree and/or a Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement, as well as fulfill many of the required coursework of existing four-year Hospitality Management Programs throughout the country. The curriculum prepares students to seek entry-level management positions in the hospitality management industry. Related career opportunities abound in the industry, both locally and on a global basis and include such titles as Front Desk Manager, Social Director, Caterer, Hospitality Supervisor, Meeting Planner, Recreational Director and Travel Director. Graduates of the program have the potential of working throughout the world for major hotel, motel and restaurant companies, private clubs, business and industry food-service providers, theme parks and recreational facilities, consulting firms and other related industries.
The curriculum within this program includes a survey of the hospitality industry: operations management, financial management, human resource management, marketing and sales, accounting, business communications, mathematics, leadership, computer technology applications, and more, providing a practical base of hospitality management knowledge and abilities. The Program provides a work site/internship component providing the student with on-the-job experience with local employers while attending Pasadena City College.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Effective academic year: 2003-2004
Required Units in the Major:
44-45
Required Courses
Required Electives
(0 Units)
None
Recommended Electives
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