Associate in Applied Science - Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (Co-op)

There are over one billion global tourists annually, and e-commerce and globalization continue to create new destinations and new markets every day.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply critical thinking skills as necessary to effectively function as an employee or entrepreneur in the tourism and hospitality industry.
• Explain basic theories related to the hospitality industry (tourism, destination management, marketing, event planning, hotel operations and food and beverage management).
• Apply various techniques common to the delivery of hospitality services industry (tourism, destination management, marketing, event planning, hotel operations and food and beverage management).
• Communicate effectively in a variety of modes, utilizing technology as appropriate.
• Utilize effective interpersonal communication techniques in a variety of individualized and group situations.
• Work effectively as a contributing member or leader of a team.
• Discuss in depth various current events and future trends (including sustainability) related to the hospitality industry.
• Describe the global impact of various trends within the hospitality industry.
• Identify and describe the impact of various historical events on the development of the modern hospitality industry.
• Discuss the contributions and accomplishments of key hospitality industry pioneers.
• Interpret basic financial statements used in the tourism and hospitality field.