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For students interested in a career in hotel management, Northampton offers students the opportunity to earn an associate degree in applied science in Hospitality Management. Some of the core classes in this program include rooms division management, enhancing guest services, hospitality law, financial reporting, sales and marketing, human resources management, and strategic leadership. Students can supplement their core courses with classes focused on meeting and event planning, casino operations, club management, spa management and resort management.
The Hospitality Management program fosters teamwork, professionalism, and learning through experience. Students will be prepared for a career in the hospitality industry by classroom learning supplemented with field trips, guest speakers and industry certifications. All students will complete a 225 hour management practicum, where they will complete an internship in their area of interest.
Course credit or advanced placement options may exist for students coming from local high schools and vocational schools. Northampton also has agreements with several colleges and universities for students interested in transferring to a four year school upon completion of the program. Program instructors and college advisors can help determine the education and career path that will lead students to a successful future.
Contact the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 for further information.
Career Potential: Hotel Operations Supervisor/ Manager, Guest Services Supervisor/Manager, Junior Event Planner, Food Broker/Distributor, Meeting Planner, Resort Manager, Human Resources Entry-level Manager, Wedding/Social Event Planner, Restaurant operations Supervisor/Manager/Owner, Adventure Course Operator, Adventure Course Manager
Accreditation: The Hospitality Management program is accredited by the Accreditations Commissions for Programs in Hospitality Management.
NCC students have transferred to: Pennsylvania State University--College Park and Berks campuses, East Stroudsburg University, Keystone College, Temple University, York College of Pennsylvania
Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:
1. Identify and apply the knowledge and skills necessary for hospitality and tourism operations
2. Demonstrate competence in the communication skills necessary for hospitality and tourism management
3. Evaluate leadership principles necessary in the diverse and global hospitality and tourism industry
4. Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization
5. Formulate business decisions in hospitality and tourism management
Courses
First Semester
| COLS101 | College Success | 1 credits |
| CMTH102 | Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| ENGL101 | English I | 3 credits |
| HOSP101 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 credits |
| HOSP105 | Enhancing Guest Service | 3 credits |
| General Education Elective (SIT or SSHB) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
| ENGL151R | English II | 3 credits |
| HOSP111 | Food and Beverage Management | 3 credits |
| HOSP130 | Convention Services & Catering | 3 credits |
| HOTL110 | Hospitality Law | 3 credits |
| Mathematics (QL) or Science (SCI) Elective + | 3/4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Third Semester
| HOSP210 | Human Resources Management for the Hospitality Industry | 3 credits |
| HOSP215 | Hospitality Sales & Marketing | 3 credits |
| HOTL207 | Rooms Division Management | 3 credits |
| PSYC103 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| Required Program Elective + | 3 credits |
| Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Fourth Semester
| HOSP201 | Strategic Leadership in Hospitality | 3 credits |
| HOSP212 | Hospitality Financial Reporting | 3 credits |
| HOSP221G | Hospitality Management Practicum | 3 credits |
| Required Program Elective + | 3 credits |
| General Education Elective (AH) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 64-65
+ Students are required to take a minimum of six (6) credits from the list of Program Electives: CRFT140, FOOD123, HOTL140, HOTL150, HOTL160, HOTL170, MEPL125.
- One course should be designated as Diversity and Global Awareness (D).
- Computer competencies are included in various courses in this program. Thus, completing the program automatically satisfies the computing requirement for the program.
- For the General Education Electives, students must select one course from the list of approved Arts & Humanities (AH) courses and one course from the lists of approved courses in Social Science: Societies and Institutions over Time (SIT) or Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB).