Hospitality Management, Associate in Science

Courses and Requirements

The associate in science degree program in Hospitality Management surveys the hospitality and tourism industry and gives a student a strong foundation in general business, liberal arts and an international perspective. Graduates are prepared for employment in the hospitality industry in their chosen area of interest.

Required courses including Meeting, Event, and Conference Management and International/Domestic Destinations provide specific skills needed in this field. The Seminars and Work Experience in Hospitality (internships) are a key component of the program, giving students real industry experience along with a focus on career development and workplace issues. Elective options provide the opportunity to customize the course of study to meet the student’s specific educational goals. 

A minimum of 63 credit hours are required for graduation.

Starting in the Fall of 2014, any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six core academic skills in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.

CORI/CHRI/SORI

Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.

Northern Essex Community College is committed to the success of every student. Students with legal issues in their background will meet with a committee as part of the CORI/CHRI/SORI process and will receive guidance and counseling throughout the review of their records. NECC personnel make every effort to help students prepare for careers in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and support.

Requirements

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ACC101Introductory Accounting I

3

ACC102Introductory Accounting II

3

Quantitative Reason Intensive

BUS101Introduction to Business

3

Global Awareness Intensive

Information Literacy Intensive

BUS105Managerial Business Communications

3

Written Communication Intensive

CIS110Computer Applications

3

Science Technology Intensive

COM111Public Speaking

3

Public Presentation Intensive

ECO202Macro Economics

3

Global Awareness Intensive

Quantitative Reason Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

HST104Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism

3

HST209Meeting, Event & Conference Management

3

HST211Hospitality Law

3

HST215Food & Beverage Management

3

HST216Front Office Procedures

3

HST250Seminars & Work Experience in Hospitality

3

Courses with Prerequisites: ACC102, ENG102

Electives

Behavioral Science Elective PSY101 OR SOC101  3
Math Elective MAT122 or higher  3-4
Program Electives

Choose 3 courses from the following: COP110, HST214, MKT210, MGT205, TLT105, TLT110. Students transferring to a bachelor's program are encouraged to meet with an advisor prior to selecting elective courses. 9
Science Elective

Students transferring to a bachelor's program are encouraged to take a lab science.  3-4
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Program Notes

Recommended Course Sequence Business Management Hospitality Associate Degree

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Year 1

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ACC101Introductory Accounting I

3

BUS101Introduction to Business

3

Global Awareness Intensive

Information Literacy Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

HST104Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism

3

MATMath Elective

3-4

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ACC102Introductory Accounting II

3

Quantitative Reason Intensive

ENG102English Composition II

3

CIS110Computer Applications

3

Science Technology Intensive

HST209Meeting, Event & Conference Management

3

HST211Hospitality Law

3

Summer
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Science Elective

3-4

Year 2

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
COM111Public Speaking

3

Public Presentation Intensive

ECO202Macro Economics

3

Global Awareness Intensive

Quantitative Reason Intensive

HST215Food & Beverage Management

3

HST216Front Office Procedures

3

Program Elective

3

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BUS105Managerial Business Communications

3

Written Communication Intensive

HST250Seminars & Work Experience in Hospitality

3

Program Elective

3

Program Elective

3

PSY101 or SOC101

3