Hospitality Management, A.S.
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Program Description
The Associate of Science (A.S.) in Hospitality Management provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the principles and practices of the hospitality industry. The program combines general education courses with specialized training in areas such as food and beverage management, accounting, statistics for the hospitality industry, and business communication. Students will develop key skills needed for success in hospitality management roles, including customer service, operational leadership, and financial management. The program prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce or for further study in the field.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
General Education Requirements | 30 Credits | |
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
Quantitative Reasoning (3) | ||
Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6) | ||
Introduction to Statistics (3) | ||
Introduction to Statistics with Algebra (5) | ||
College Algebra (4) | ||
College Algebra with Preliminaries (5) | ||
College Algebra for Business (3) | ||
An Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics Test with a score of 3 or higher | ||
Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
American History (3) | ||
US Economic History (3) | ||
American Heritage (3) | ||
American National Government (3) | ||
Distribution Courses: | ||
Biology | 3 | |
Physical Science | 3 | |
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
Humanities 1 | 3 | |
Fine Arts | 3 | |
Social Science | 3 | |
Discipline Core Requirements | 21 Credits | |
ECON 1010 | Economics as a Social Science | 3 |
or ECON 2010 | Principles of Economics I | |
ACC 2110 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
HM 1010 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3 |
HM 1180 | Food and Beverage Management | 3 |
MKTG 2200G | Written Business Communication (B- or higher) | 3 |
MGMT 2340 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
or STAT 2040 | Principles of Statistics | |
MKTG 2390 | Professional Business Presentations | 3 |
Complete one of the following: 2 | ||
MyEducator | ||
Business Computer Proficiency (3) | ||
Elective Requirements | 9 Credits | |
Complete nine hours of elective credits from HM, ACC, ECON, DGM, FIN, INFO, LEGL, MGMT, or MKTG courses. | 9 |
- 1
COMM 1020 Public Speaking recommended
- 2
Students will be required to complete the Business Computer Proficiency exam with a score of 80 percent or higher or complete the IM 2010 Business Computer Proficiency course with a score of 80 percent or higher.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with no grade lower than a "C-" in hospitality or other Woodbury School of Business Courses.
- Residency hours--minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU; at least 16 credits must be in Woodbury School of Business courses.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
First Year | ||
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Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra | ||
Introduction to Statistics | ||
Introduction to Statistics with Algebra | ||
College Algebra | ||
College Algebra with Preliminaries | ||
College Algebra for Business | ||
Fine Arts | 3 | |
HM 1010 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3 |
IM 2010 | Business Computer Proficiency (or My Educator --If My Educator is selected complete 3 credits of electives) | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
MKTG 2390 | Professional Business Presentations | 3 |
History Distribution | 3 | |
Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Semester 1 | ||
ACC 2110 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
MKTG 2200G | Written Business Communication | 3 |
HM 1180 | Food and Beverage Management | 3 |
Social Science Distribution | 3 | |
Biological Science Distribution | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ECON 1010 or ECON 2010 | Economics as a Social Science or Principles of Economics I | 3 |
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
MGMT 2340 or STAT 2040 | Business Statistics I or Principles of Statistics | 3 |
General Electives | 6 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours | 60 |
An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Certified Online Courses, meeting UVU’s high standards for quality and accessibility.
First Year | ||
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Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 |
Introduction to Academic Writing * or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts |
3 |
Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
Quantitative Reasoning * | ||
Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra * | ||
Introduction to Statistics | ||
Introduction to Statistics with Algebra | ||
College Algebra * | ||
College Algebra with Preliminaries * | ||
College Algebra for Business | ||
Fine Arts | 3 | |
HM 1010 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3 |
IM 2010 | Business Computer Proficiency | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing * | 3 |
MKTG 2390 | Professional Business Presentations | 3 |
History | 3 | |
Physical Science | 3 | |
Humanities | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Semester 3 | ||
ACC 2110 | Principles of Accounting I * | 3 |
MKTG 2200G | Written Business Communication | 3 |
HM 1180 | Food and Beverage Management | 3 |
Social Science | 3 | |
Biological Science | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 4 | ||
ECON 1010 or ECON 2020 |
Economics as a Social Science or Principles of Economics II |
3 |
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
MGMT 2340 or STAT 2040 |
Business Statistics I or Principles of Statistics |
3 |
General Elective | 6 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours | 60 |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Gain a foundation to allow continuation to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, shortening the time to complete those programs.
- Gain a functional understanding of core hospitality management concepts and principles.
- Become effective oral and written communicators who can present and write in a professional and informative way within the hospitality and tourism field.
Food service managers
- Total Positions393,600
- Field Growth1.5%
- Median Salary$63,060
- Average Openings44.5
Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling
- Total Positions35,800
- Field Growth10.8%
- Median Salary$73,460
- Average Openings4.8
Lodging managers
- Total Positions53,300
- Field Growth9.9%
- Median Salary$65,360
- Average Openings6.0
Personal service managers, all other
- Total Positions27,900
- Field Growth6.9%
- Median Salary$57,570
- Average Openings2.3