Program: HOSP.AAS - Associate in Applied Science
Hospitality Management is a diverse and exciting field that offers a wide variety of opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise lines, and other hospitality-related businesses. Delivering high quality guest services is the backbone of the travel and tourism industry. As a hospitality manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business, including overseeing staff, managing budgets, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The Hospitality Management program helps you develop the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to succeed in this exciting field.
Hospitality Management graduates are eligible for certification in several course areas by the American Hotel and Lodging Association and the National Restaurant Association.
Graduates of the Program will be able to:
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
OR
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
Select a science course designated as General Education in the Catalog.
Contact Name: Dr. Mary-Pat Maciolek, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2538
Contact Email: MMaciolek@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/hospitality-culinary-arts-dietetics/
HCD graduates who begin at MC and transfer to prestigious colleges and universities such as The Culinary Institute of America, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Johnson & Wales University, Montclair University, New York University, Rutgers University, Saint Elizabeth University, and Stockton University can be offered full credit transfers with scholarship opportunities, saving between $6,000 and $39,000 per year. Beginning your education at MC will cost substantially less and offer an exemplary education from professors with extensive experience in the industry.
HCD graduates who begin at MC and transfer to prestigious colleges and universities such as The Culinary Institute of America, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Johnson & Wales University, Montclair University, New York University, Rutgers University, Saint Elizabeth University, and Stockton University can be offered full credit transfers with scholarship opportunities, saving between $6,000 and $39,000 per year. Beginning your education at MC will cost substantially less and offer an exemplary education from professors with extensive experience in the industry.
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or by completion of the appropriate course.
Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions. Certificates may be completed in approximately 14 months and the certificate of achievement in approximately 2 semesters.
Yes. All of the culinary courses in the certificate program may be applied to meet the requirements for the A.A.S. degree in the Culinary Arts degree or the Hospitality Management degree.