Hospitality Management: AAS

Hospitality Management: AAS

Associate in Applied Science | 65 credit hours minimum

Area of Interest: Business, Culinary Arts, and Hospitality

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Program Description:

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Hospitality Management will prepare students for entry-level management trainee positions in the hospitality industry. Coursework will introduce students to the various segments of the hospitality industry and to the business of hospitality.  Areas of lodging, food & beverage, transportation, meeting & event planning, and travel and tourism are explored from the perspective of guest service, supervision and leadership, legal aspects, sales and marketing, procurement, and financial accountability.  The graduate will be prepared for employment in a variety of operations in the hospitality industry.

 Locations. This program is offered at Forest Park by taking a mixture of face-to-face and online courses.

Cost of Attendance.  For more information on cost of attendance visit MoSCORES

Program Career and Salary Information.  Pursuant to Missouri HB 1606 (2018), information regarding the number of credit hours, program length, employment rate, wage data, and graduates employed in careers related to their program of study at St. Louis Community College can be found at the following URL: https://scorecard.mo.gov/scorecard/. Search using School / Program “St. Louis Community College” and choose the degree or credential type of interest. 

The following limitations to the data apply: Information provided is based on the most recent cohorts available. Typically, most recent cohorts for wage and completion data are six years prior to the current academic year. Time to complete a program of study varies depending on the number of credit hours students earn per semester.

Interested in this program? Start the enrollment process by visiting the Apply to STLCC page.   

At the completion of the program, students are expected to:

  1. apply established guidelines for food safety.
  2. demonstrate a basic understanding of foodservice kitchen management.
  3. identify the various segments and career opportunities of the hospitality industry.
  4. describe the role of marketing, management, human resources, law, procurement, and customer service in the hospitality industry.
  5. communicate effectively in supervisory and leadership positions.
  6. demonstrate higher order thinking skills when solving problems in hospitality settings.
  7. interpret numerical data that will influence financial decisions in hospitality operations.
  8. apply business solutions to work-related situations in the hospitality industry.
  9. project a level of professionalism appropriate to hospitality industry standards.
  10. define the role of the hospitality professional in contemporary life.

Missouri Civics Examination.  Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.

Program of Study

General Education
ENG 101College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) (or higher)3
MTH 108Elementary Applied Mathematics (or higher)3
XXX xxxNatural Science Elective: Natural Science with MOTR designation3
XXX xxxSocial & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement3
XXX xxxCommunications Elective with a MOTR designation3
XXX xxxSocial and Behavioral Science Elective with MOTR designation3
Program Requirements
ACC 100Applied Accounting3
HTM 100Introduction to the Hospitality Industry3
CUL 101Safety and Sanitation1
HTM 115Hospitality Customer Service and Guest Relations3
HTM 120Supervision and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry3
HTM 200Procurement in the Hospitality Industry3
HTM 205Legal Aspects of Hospitality3
HTM 210Hospitality Financial Planning and Cost Control3
HTM 215Hospitality Sales and Marketing3
HTM 225Hotel Operations3
HTM 230Bar and Beverage Management3
HTM 240Workplace Learning: Hospitality4
HTM 245Meetings and Event Planning3
HTM 275Travel and Tourism3
HTM 280Hospitality Management Capstone3-6
or CUL 250 Culinary Arts Capstone
Total Credit Hours62-65

Full-Time Academic Plan

Missouri Civics Examination.  Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2024, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements.  Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.

New PlanGrids
First Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
MTH 108 Elementary Applied Mathematics (or higher)3Reading Proficiency
HTM 100 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry3Reading Proficiency
CUL 101 Safety and Sanitation1Reading Proficiency
XXX xxxSocial & Behavioral Science Course3  
XXX xxxNatural Science Course3  
Credit Hours13
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 115 Hospitality Customer Service and Guest Relations3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 120 Supervision and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 200 Procurement in the Hospitality Industry3HTM 100 and MTH 108 or higher with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency
HTM 205 Legal Aspects of Hospitality3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours12
Summer Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
ACC 100 Applied Accounting3Reading Proficiency
ENG 101 College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100)3Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079
Credit Hours6
Second Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 210 Hospitality Financial Planning and Cost Control3HTM 100 and MTH 108 or higher with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency
HTM 215 Hospitality Sales and Marketing3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 225 Hotel Operations3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 230 Bar and Beverage Management3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours12
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 240 Workplace Learning: Hospitality4HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 245 Meetings and Event Planning3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 275 Travel and Tourism3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 280 Hospitality Management Capstone
or Culinary Arts Capstone
3-6HTM 115 and HTM 210 with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours13-16
Summer Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
XXX xxxCommunications Course3  
XXX xxxSocial & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement3  
Credit Hours6
Total Credit Hours62-65

*Click on the hyperlinked course number to view additional information about the course.

**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.

*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice.  Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor. 

Part-Time Academic Plan

Missouri Civics Examination.  Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2024, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements.  Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.

New PlanGrids
First Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
MTH 108 Elementary Applied Mathematics (or higher)3Reading Proficiency
HTM 100 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry3Reading Proficiency
CUL 101 Safety and Sanitation1Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours7
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 115 Hospitality Customer Service and Guest Relations3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 120 Supervision and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours6
Summer Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
ACC 100 Applied Accounting3Reading Proficiency
XXX xxxSocial & Behavioral Science Course3  
Credit Hours6
Second Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
XXX xxxNatural Science Course3  
HTM 200 Procurement in the Hospitality Industry3HTM 100 and MTH 108 or higher with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours6
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 205 Legal Aspects of Hospitality3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 210 Hospitality Financial Planning and Cost Control3HTM 100 and MTH 108 or higher with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours6
Summer Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
ENG 101 College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100)3Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079
XXX xxxSocial & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement3  
Credit Hours6
Third Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 215 Hospitality Sales and Marketing3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 225 Hotel Operations3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours6
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 230 Bar and Beverage Management3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 245 Meetings and Event Planning3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours6
Summer Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
XXX xxxCommunications Course3  
Credit Hours3
Fourth Year
Fall Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 240 Workplace Learning: Hospitality4HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
HTM 275 Travel and Tourism3HTM 100 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours7
Spring Credit Hours Prerequisites Milestones/Notes
HTM 280 Hospitality Management Capstone
or Culinary Arts Capstone
3-6HTM 115 and HTM 210 with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency
Credit Hours3-6
Total Credit Hours62-65

*Click on the hyperlinked course number to view additional information about the course.

**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.

*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice.  Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.