Purpose: Virginia Employment Commission projections indicate that growth in hospitality careers will exceed the average growth of all occupations in the Commonwealth during the next decade. The curriculum provides technical education in business careers and is intended to lead to employment in the hospitality industry. The curriculum is competency-based and articulates with secondary school programs in the college’s service region. Occupational Objectives: The Food Service Management Specialization prepares graduates to enter the following jobs: Assistant Food Service Director, Banquet Manager, Beverage Manager, Catering Manager, Dining Room Manager, Director of Dietary Department, Food and Beverage Manager, Food and Beverage Director, Restaurant/Dining Room Manager, Restaurant Manager (Full Service), Unit Manager (Quick Service). The Hospitality Entrepreneurship Specialization prepares graduates to own and operate a hospitality enterprise. The curriculum includes several approved electives which enable students to tailor the curriculum to their own particular venture orientations. The Lodging Operations Specialization prepares graduates to enter the following positions: Accounting Supervisor, Concierge, Convention Sales Manager, Food and Beverage Controller, Guest Services Manager, Hotel Assistant Housekeeping Director, Hotel Front Office Manager, Innkeeper/Manager Bed & Breakfast Inn, Night Auditor, Purchasing Manager, Security/Loss Prevention Manager, and Training Manager. Students who graduate with the Lodging Operations Specialization are eligible to simultaneously receive the Hospitality Management Diploma from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Motel Association. The program head should be contacted for further details concerning dual awards. Admission Requirements: General college curricular admission Program Notes:
Students who earn a final grade lower than "C" in any HRI course must obtain permission from their advisor to continue the major in Hospitality Management. Students will normally be required to repeat courses in their major when grades lower than "C" are earned. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the program head. The competency-based nature of the curriculum allows students with previous educational studies or training experience to be evaluated for advanced standing. Students who believe they are eligible for such consideration are required to meet with their advisor to discuss eligibility for evaluation and possible advanced standing. The purpose of the
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree curriculum is to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. Four-year college and university transfer opportunities for
Associate of Applied Science degrees, if existing, are usually very specific in nature. Students may, however, substitute some courses in the AAS degree curriculum with courses that generally transfer to senior institutions. Students should consult their advisor at the earliest possible date for further guidance and are advised to get assurances in writing in advance from the institution to which they wish to transfer. Computer Competency Requirement: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing HRI 159.
Curriculum Sequence:
The curriculum sequence illustrated is one example of how courses may be
completed. For complete information, visit
http://www.reynolds.edu/hospitality/Hospitality%20Management%20Sequence.htm.
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