Welcome to the Hospitality Management program!
This Associates of Science degree offers students a realistic educational approach to a career in the hospitality industry. Its varied course of study prepares students with the knowledge and competencies necessary to enter the industry upon graduation. In addition to the institution’s general education requirements, students take classes specific to the industry including an introduction to hospitality, food safety and sanitation, food service operations, cost control, legal studies, financial management, marketing essentials, events planning, and hotel management.
The Hospitality Management Associate of Science degree is designed as a transfer degree to hospitality management programs at four-year institutions within the Utah System of Higher Education. This program also prepares students for entry-level management responsibility in the dynamic field of hospitality. The curriculum emphasizes a broad base of industry skills built on a strong business core, customer relations skills, and creative problem-solving. Cooperative Education provides work-based experience to expand students’ learning opportunities.
Located at the Miller Campus, the Culinary Arts building is a free-standing facility which includes a large dynamic kitchen with modern equipment, and multiple classrooms. The beautiful facility includes more than 10,000 square feet of training space including a demonstration kitchen, gas and electric kitchens, refrigerator, dry storage space, and dining room.
Career Opportunities
Food Service Managers, Banquet Manager, Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, Hotel Front Office Operations Supervisor, Guest Services Manager, Event Coordinator, Wedding/Social Event Planner, Conference Services Planner, and Special Events Coordinator.
Things About Us
- Longstanding partner with SkillsUSA and FCCLA.
- Great industry connections and articulation agreements with the University of Utah, Utah State University, and Utah Valley University.
Students of all ages, backgrounds and experience are welcome.