Hospitality and Tourism Management
The Hospitality and Tourism (HOST) field is the world’s largest business — this field has the highest percentage of entrepreneurs of any segment of global business and is integral to the Pacific Northwest’s economy and communities. HOSTers learn transferrable management skills and apply this learning to exciting industries based on their interests in areas like lodging, airlines/airports, food & beverage, cruise lines, casinos, sustainable recreation and parks (e.g. ecotourism), event planning, and more. A one-year certificate prepares students to enter industry in career pathways and potentially continue on to complete an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
Associate Degrees
Whether you are seeking to be an entrepreneur, manager, pursue a bachelor’s degree in business or management, or perhaps even just want to work for a hotel or airline for travel benefits, an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in the world’s largest business (i.e. hospitality and tourism) may be for you. Contact an advisor to learn more.
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Career
All managers in business settings should learn foundational ideas such as sales and marketing, human resources, revenue management, managing modern technology, and legal issues. Students in Hospitality and Tourism (HOST) learn these skills as well as application to global business environments. The HOST program uses a global and sustainable perspective in all coursework and we value individuals who have a passion for travel and for learning about societies, cultures, and natural resources. HOST students work at airports, global hotel companies, cruise line companies, recreation centers, and food and beverage businesses as professional event planners, park rangers, sales and marketing experts, and much more!
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GPA Requirement:
Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in each core course to attain an AAS.
Number of Credits:
91
Degree or Certificate Learning Outcomes:
Students enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HOST) department have an opportunity to earn numerous professional certificates and designations during their time in the program. CHIA, Cvent, Global Excellence, CHTP, and more are available. Contact an advisor to learn more.
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Certificates
This certificate is designed for individuals to gain entry to a career pathway in an emphasis area of hospitality and tourism management. Join the planet’s largest business for the opportunities, travel benefits, and pay.
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Career
Hospitality and tourism professionals completing this program will be prepared to enter their chosen industry as an operations team member and potentially a supervisor, based on work experience. Students focus on a specific emphasis area in hospitality and tourism (e.g. lodging, cruise line, food and beverage, ecotourism, event planning, casino, airline/airport) with opportunities to pursue other areas of education as well.
Department/Program URL:
GPA Requirement:
Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in each core course to attain an AAS.
Number of Credits:
52
Degree or Certificate Learning Outcomes:
Students enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program have an opportunity to earn numerous professional certificates and designations during their time in the program. CHIA, Cvent, Global Excellence, CHTP, and more are available. Contact an advisor for to learn more.
Top Transfer-To institutions
This certificate is not designed for immediate transfer to a bachelor’s degree. However, all coursework completed during the tenure of this one-year certificate program can be used toward an AAS Degree and subsequent transfer.
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