Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management AAS
Program Description (Major Code: HM13)
Welcome to the world's largest and most dynamic industry! Under the umbrella of hospitality and tourism there are countless career opportunities. The Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management program prepares students for employment in the areas of: Food Service, Meeting and Convention Planning, Airlines, Cruise, Travel, Recreation and Theme Parks. Why not study in a city with a reputation of impeccable southern charm, fine dining and world-class sophistication? Atlanta is home to the world's busiest airport and provides a rich and eclectic blend of hospitality business in which to pursue a vibrant career. Gain hands on experience while studying in Atlanta, a city that has hosted over 45 million tourists annually, has been named by the New York Times as one of "52 Places to Go in 2014," and is one of only nine U.S. cities that USA Today readers voted Atlanta as a top five convention destination. Atlanta Technical College also offers opportunities to train or upgrade present knowledge or skills. Graduates of this program receive an Associates of Applied Science Degree upon completion.
Admissions Requirements
- Must be 16 years of age
- Completion of high school or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
- Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
- Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.
Course Outline
Curriculum
General Education Courses (15 Credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communication
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics-Select one of the following
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts-Select one of the following
General Education Core Elective
| XXXX XXXX | Any additional course from Areas I-IV | 3 |
Occupational Courses (33 Credits)
Occupational Electives (15 Credits)
| XXXX XXXX | Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 63
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 4 Credits
Estimated Program Cost: $9,445