Hospitality Management

Associate of Science Degree Hospitality · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Summary

**Program Description: **Hospitality management covers a large range of topics with a business focus aimed at student success in a variety of accommodation, event and food and beverage segments. Specific emphasis includes business priorities and aspects including, leadership and management specific to the industry, business communications, finance, human resources, legal and legislative requirements for lodging, restaurant and events, and sales and marketing as they relate to hospitality management. The hospitality business focus prepares students for entry-level supervision and oversight in any of the myriad of segments including hotels and resorts (including casinos), conference centers, cruise lines, and restaurants, bars, corporate events, wedding planning, destination management conferences services.

Program Goals: A core set of hospitality management courses center on the hospitality industry. Students obtain an integrated and expansive view of all hospitality segments for greater marketability and career opportunities.

Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Hospitality Management Program will be able to:

  1. Assess and apply the concepts of hospitality business management.
  2. Produce and present effective written and oral communication for the hospitality industry.
  3. Evaluate ethical leadership and differentiate situations calling for ethical decision making.
  4. Demonstrate and articulate a global perspective.

Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:34
HOSP 101Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism3
HOSP 102Hospitality Accounting3
HOSP 111Food and Beverage Management3
HOSP 112Lodging and Resort Management & Operations3
HOSP 115Strategic Leadership in Hospitality3
HOSP 121Sales, Marketing and Brand Management3
HOSP 130Hospitality Law3
HOSP 162Event Management3
HOSP 166Operations Management and Consulting3
HOSP 185Sustainable Facilities Management2
HOSP 190Hospitality Capstone2
HOSP 270Work Experience3

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