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Hotel Management
The Hotel Management program emphasizes leadership and management unique to the industry, business communications, legal and legislative requirements for lodging operators, and sales and marketing related to guest accommodation. The curriculum teaches profitability and productivity measures, operational effectiveness, and how to achieve success in the service component demanded in worldclass hotel facilities. Coursework is supplemented with participation in field excursions and opportunities to learn from and interact with industry professionals and experts. Courses prepare students for entry-level supervision and oversight in any of the lodging segments.

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Hotel Management Career Pathway
High School San Diego Mesa College University Transfer Employment
Certificate Associate in
Science
Associate in Science Degree
Hotel Management in Hospitality
CoursesUnits
HOSP 101, Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism3
HOSP 105, Customer Service3
HOSP 115, Hospitality Operations & Management3
HOSP 120, Hospitality Sales Promotion3
HOSP 130, Hospitality Law3
HOSP 140, Club Management1
HOSP 150, Hospitality Human Resources3
HOTL 110, Lodging Management and Operations3
HOTL 151, Resort Management2
HOTL 160, Timeshare Management1
HOTL 201, Hotel Management Simulations1
CACM 111, Professional Cooking & Service in Hospitality2
CACM 140, Food and Beverage Purchasing and Control3
CACM 150, Cultural Foods3
CISC 181, Principles of Information Systems4
BUSE 100, Introduction to Business3
BUSE 119, Business Communications3
Select six units from:
TOUR 120, Meeting and Convention Management3
TOUR 130, Convention Service & Catering Management2
TOUR 140, Facilities Management3
WORK 270, Occupational Work Experience (Parallel Plan)1-4
Total Units = 57

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College credit earned in high school

*Students may complete 250 hours of Departmental approved industry practical training in lieu of this credit requirement.

*Note: An associate degree is awarded by the San Diego Community College District colleges in recognition of completion of a minimum of 60 units of specified requirements. See the college catalog for details.