Associates in Hospitality Management (A.H.M.)
Description: The Hospitality Management Associates degree program prepares students for management positions in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other hospitality organizations. It also provides a sound background for students who plan to pursue the Bachelors in Hospitality Management. The Hospitality Management Associates curriculum focuses on the job skills and clientele of the future.
Objectives: Students will
- Apply the basic principles of analytical thinking and problem solving when examining hospitality management issues
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function effectively in a diverse and global organizational environment
- Synthesize and evaluate core concepts in the areas of hospitality accounting, human resources, marketing, operations, and quantitative methods
- Develop Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal, and Social Skills
- Demonstrate the ability to read, listen, and clearly express oneselves using written, oral, visual, and quantitative methods to communicate effectively with superiors, coworkers, customers, and members of the community
- Demonstrate personal and professional standards for ethical decision-making and social behavior
- Demonstrate leadership, resourcefulness, and creativity.
| Course Name | Course Number | Hours |
| Business (choose one) | ||
| Time Management | BUS 111 | 3 |
| Negotiation Skills | BUS 113 | 3 |
| Sales Management | BUS 201 | 3 |
| Event Management | BUS 204 | 3 |
| Marketing, Digital | BUS 212 | 3 |
| Intercultural Relations in Business | BUS 234 | 3 |
| Economics | ||
| Economics I | ECF 121 | 3 |
| English | ||
| English I; Composition | ENG 101 | 3 |
| Business English for Professionals | ENG 103 | 3 |
| Hospitality | ||
| Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism | HTM 101 | 3 |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | HTM 102 | 3 |
| Food & Beverage Management | HTM 103 | 3 |
| Hotel and Resort Management | HTM 201 | 3 |
| Humanities | ||
| Sociology | HUM 106 | 3 |
| Business Ethics | HUM 201 | 3 |
| Math | ||
| Algebra I | MTH 102 | 3 |
| Science | ||
| Environmental Science | SCI 103 | 3 |
| Technology | ||
| Computer Applications for Business | TCH 115 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Any Two Course | 6 | |
| Total | 60 | |
Agriculture
Department Chairperson: Elias Alonzo, Ed.D.
Program Director: Interim Director, Tiffany Coward Kennedy, M.S.
Faculty: Carlos Cotto, M.S.A.
Mission Statement of the Program
In support of the University mission, the Agriculture Department is comprised of creative, highly qualified professionals dedicated to preparing our students for entry-level opportunities and long-term career success, providing a fulfilling experience for members of our faculty, and making meaningful contributions to the professional and academic communities we serve.
The Agriculture Program offers a B.S. and an A.S. in Agribusiness. The program is committed to providing a wide range of tools necessary for successful admission to graduate school. The program seeks to develop professional and practical scholarship through exploration of fundamental and contemporary concerns, including those dealing with ethical issues. Such an education provides the graduate with a background suited to meeting the needs of a challenging job market.
The Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness will put you on a career path to work for local, national, or international accounting and consulting firms. Opportunities are also available in Agribusiness, higher education, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. Students may also choose to earn an Associate of Science degree for quick entry into the workforce and a foundation for further education, or to minor in Agribusiness as a supplement to another ACIU major.
Program Outcome Objectives
Upon completion of this program, it is expected that students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of current accounting principles, tax law, current auditing standards, and the use of accounting information by management.
- Develop critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Apply accounting theory in a practical manner.
- Demonstrate technology skills necessary to solve accounting problems.
- Meet the requirements for entry-level careers in accounting such as auditing, corporate accounting, governmental, not-for-profit organizations, and taxation.
- Demonstrate the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in accounting, particularly questions pertaining to social responsibility and professional practice.
Industry Leading Skills
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