Hospitality Management, Associate in Applied Science

College(s):

Kennedy-King

Program Code: 0735

Program Requirements

General Education Coursework 1
ENGLISH 101Composition3
SPEECH 101Fundamentals of Speech Communication3
MATH 118General Education Math4
Humanities course3
Social and Behavioral Sciences course3
Required Program Core
330CUL 700College Success Hospitality Perspective3
330CUL 701Intro To Food Service I3
330CUL 703Food Sanitation & Safety I2
330CUL 705Chef's Training I-Section A4
330CUL 708Chef's Training I-Section B4
HMGT 724Hospitality Management3
HMGT 806Customer Service Fundamentals3
HMGT 807Hospitality Financial Management3
HMGT 808Restaurant Operations4
HMGT 810Bar and Beverage Management3
HMGT 812Hotel and Lodging Operations4
HMGT 814Hospitality Procurement3
HMGT 816Introduction to Hospitality Marketing Principles3
Required Work-Based Learning Courses
HMGT 860Hospitality Internship4
Program Electives
HMGT 830Catering and Event Management3
or HMGT 835 Introduction to Casino Operations Management
Total Hours65
1

One course must fulfill the Human Diversity requirement.

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a degree in Hospitality Management. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) in Culinary Arts and an Advanced Certificate (AC) and an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Hospitality Management. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Courses may be substituted within the indicated categories (except Communications courses). One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an “HD” in the sequence below. 

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
330CUL 700 College Success Hospitality Perspective 3
330CUL 701 Intro To Food Service I 3
330CUL 703 Food Sanitation & Safety I 2
330CUL 705 Chef's Training I-Section A 4
330CUL 708 Chef's Training I-Section B 4
 Hours16
Semester 2
HMGT 806 Customer Service Fundamentals 3
HMGT 807 Hospitality Financial Management 3
HMGT 724 Hospitality Management 3
HMGT 808 Restaurant Operations 4
ENGLISH 101 Composition 1 3
 Hours16
Semester 3
HMGT 812 Hotel and Lodging Operations 4
HMGT 814 Hospitality Procurement 3
HMGT 810 Bar and Beverage Management 3
SPEECH 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 1 3
MATH 118 General Education Math 1 4
 Hours17
Semester 4
HMGT 816 Introduction to Hospitality Marketing Principles 3
HMGT 860 Hospitality Internship 4
HMGT 830
Catering and Event Management 2
or Introduction to Casino Operations Management
3
ANTHRO 202 Cultural Anthropology 1 3
HUM 201 General Course I Humanities 1 3
 Hours16
 Total Hours65
1

General Education Requirement

2

Program Elective

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Job Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$32,227
Median 50th Percentile$39,854
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$62,827

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$15
Median 50th Percentile$19
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$30

Annual Job Openings

2829 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less80.94%
A certificate9.69%
Some college2.09%
An Associate degree7.28%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Food Service Managers

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$32,101
Median 50th Percentile$55,996
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$113,590

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$15
Median 50th Percentile$27
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$55

Annual Job Openings

734 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less70.56%
A certificate4.83%
Some college18.35%
An Associate degree0.71%
A Bachelor's degree5.54%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

5.54% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

Job Description

Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing guests.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$27,272
Median 50th Percentile$31,027
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$41,887

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$13
Median 50th Percentile$15
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$20

Annual Job Openings

576 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less76.03%
A certificate2.42%
Some college10.79%
An Associate degree6.17%
A Bachelor's degree4.60%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

4.60% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Lodging Managers

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$34,640
Median 50th Percentile$58,133
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$118,496

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$17
Median 50th Percentile$28
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$57

Annual Job Openings

44 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less19.47%
A certificate0.00%
Some college5.89%
An Associate degree3.05%
A Bachelor's degree71.60%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

71.60% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Job Description

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$35,640
Median 50th Percentile$55,598
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$97,417

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$17
Median 50th Percentile$27
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$47

Annual Job Openings

355 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less7.85%
A certificate6.64%
Some college37.22%
An Associate degree7.49%
A Bachelor's degree40.80%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

40.80% continue their education beyond an associate degree

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