Hospitality Management

The AAS degree program provides students with a solid foundation in theory and current practices of the hospitality industry and a core of liberal arts and science courses that will prepare them for flexible career development. 

Program Learning Outcomes

To graduate students who:

1. identify and demonstrate skills relevant to the operational areas of hospitality management.

2. utilize the dynamics of collaboration in diverse settings.

3. demonstrate effective communication skills.

4. exhibit the analytical and social skills essential for success in the global workplace.

5. value and integrate lifelong learning, civic engagement, ethical reasoning, and social responsibility.

Transfers from Other Departments

Students in any other program in this college who wish to transfer into the Hospitality Management associate degree program must be CUNY proficient in reading, writing and mathematics and must have earned a cumulative average of 2.5 or higher. Space permitting, students meeting these criteria will be accepted.

Transfer Credits

There are great differences in hospitality management course offerings from one college to another. Credit will be granted for courses taken at other colleges if the courses are considered equivalent to those offered at City Tech. Final determination of transfer credits will be made by the Registrar of City Tech and the Chair of the Hospitality Management Department.

Approximate Additional Costs other than Tuition and College-Wide Fees

Textbooks, annually        $400
Supplies/Uniforms/Tools, one-time            $500
Professional Memberships, encouraged $50-200
Trade Show Admission, encouraged            $50
Hotel/Restaurant Visits, one-time $200

Advisement Information

All full-time faculty members are well trained to support the academic advising process, each student is paired with an advisor by their area of focus. Students can find information about their academic advisor here.

To request an appointment, email Professors to ask availability using your City Tech email address. Include the following information:

1. Your Name

2. Your CUNY ID Number

3. Your Phone Number

4. The purpose of the academic advising session

General questions about this degree can be emailed directly to the Department at HMGTadvisement@citytech.cuny.edu . Prepare for your meeting with your Faculty Advisor

• Review your current degree audit and past advisement worksheets.

• Complete a “My Academic Career Planner” for the next two semesters.

• Consider questions about course completion/progression and career opportunities/advancement.

• Visit the HMGT Academic Advising Webpage for resources unique to hospitality management students.

Explore the Hospitality Management Department on the City Tech website.