Overview

The Associate of Arts in Hospitality Management at American Public University System is designed to increase your understanding of proper operational procedures including: purchasing and storage; food service sanitation; food preparation; legal and insurance requirements; and marketing and sales. Completion of this associate degree could also be used as a springboard to a bachelor’s level program.

Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Describe the career opportunities and future industry growth forecasts as they relate to the different segments of the Hospitality Industry.

• Demonstrate food safety practices that will ensure safe food production from purchase to service.

• Demonstrate application of theory and concepts as they relate to the various responsibilities of a foodservice manager.

• Implement strategies to effectively manage and improve restaurant performance, based on operational theory and procedures.

• Analyze hospitality operation processes and attributes and the legal implication of proper or improper management.