Business Management: Hospitality, Associate in Science

Focused in the areas of Hotel and Resort Management; Travel and Tourism Management; and Event and Conference Management

The associate in science degree program in Business Management: Hospitality 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 60 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/SORI/CHRI

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/SORI/CHRI 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/SORI/CHRI 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.