Program Description
The Hospitality and Tourism Program at Dutchess Community College will prepare students for employment in the Mid-Hudson Valley hospitality and tourism industry with an A.A.S. degree. Hospitality and Tourism students will be educated in a variety of areas, including convention, meeting, and exposition management, hospitality purchasing and marketing.
Students will also be required to complete internship hours with local businesses in Dutchess County or complete a business elective.
Upon successful completion of the HNT program, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate marketing skills in the hospitality and tourism industry.
- Demonstrate an understanding of business theories and business concepts relating to the hospitality and tourism industry.
- Develop communication skills and team-building techniques.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of business law.
- Demonstrate computer skills in relevant business software.
Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.
For requirements, see Program Map.
| Course Hours Per Week | Semester Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| ENG-101 | COMPOSITION I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-141 | INTRO TO HOSPITALITY & TOURISM | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS-111 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS & APPLICATNS | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-107 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-102 | FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| Second Semester | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| ENG-102 | COMPOSITION II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SUNY Mathematics Requirement: MAT 109 or higher | 3-4 | |||
| BHS-103 | SOCIAL PROBLMS IN TODAY'S WRLD | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-113 | CUSTOMER SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ACC 101 or 104 | 3-4 | |||
| Credit Hours | 9 | 0 | 15-17 | |
| Third Semester | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| BUS-215 | BUSINESS LAW I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-210 | BUSINESS COMMUNICATION | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SUNY Science Category (a) | 4 | |||
| BUS-204 | BUSINESS ORGANIZATION & MGMT | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS-143 | HOSPITALITY PURCHASING | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | 0 | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| US History & Civic Engagement Category (HIS 103 or HIS 216 recommended) | 3 | |||
| BUS-247 | CONVENTION, MTG AND EXPO MGMNT | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Business elective (b) | 3 | |||
| ECO 105 or 121 | 3 | |||
| BUS 290 or Business Elective | 3 | |||
| Credit Hours | 3 | 0 | 15 | |
| Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit | 61 | |||
a. Science: Any four-credit course listed in Appendix B. Physical Science or BIO 104 recommended.
b. Select any BUS course, BIO 122, SPE 101, or SPA 101 or higher.
c. See Courses Applicable in Designated Programs for a full discussion of the elective requirement.
Program Chair
Maureen Gittelman