Hospitality: Hotel and Resort Management

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete.

When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (15 Credit Hours)

  • CUL 190 Food and Beverage Cost Controls (3)
  • ENG 101 Composition I (3)
  • HOS 100 Introduction to Tourism (3)
  • HOS 101 Principles of Hotel & Resort Management (3)
  • HOS 105 Orientation to Hospitality (1)
  • HOS 160 Bar and Beverage Management (2)
  • Professional Work Experience*

Second Semester (18 Credit Hours)

  • CUL 100 Culinary Fundamentals (3)
  • CUL 105 Culinary Fundamentals Lab (1)
  • CSC 135 Core Excel (1)
  • ENG 103 Composition II (3)
  • HOS 135 Front Office Management (3)
  • MAT 121 Introductory Statistics I or MAT 200 Statistics (3)
  • HPE 111 First Aid and Basic Life Support (1)
  • SUNY General Education approved course in Basic Communications: Oral (3)
  • Professional Work Experience*

Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)

  • ACC 101 Principles of Financial Accounting (4)
  • BUS 224 Human Resource Management (3)
  • CUL 120 Food Service Sanitation (1)
  • CUL 255 Culinary Restaurant Practicum (5)
  • HOS 232 Event Management (3)
  • Professional Work Experience*

Fourth Semester (15 Credit Hours)

  • ECO 210 Principles of Macroeconomics or ECO 211 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
  • HOS 220 Hospitality Sales and Marketing (3)
  • HOS 230 Hospitality Law (3)
  • SUNY General Education approved course from one of the following categories:
    • American History (3)
    • Western Civilization (3)
    • Other World Civilizations (3)
  • Professional Work Experience*

* Students are required to complete 600 hours of work experience in culinary arts and hospitality while enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Hospitality and Tourism Management degree programs. Professional work experience complements classroom learning and hands-on labs by providing students with real-world career training.

Schedule Updated: February 18, 2022