From boutique inns to international resorts, creating the perfect customer experience takes a very special set of skills: the kind you’ll learn with an Associate Degree In Hospitality Management from the Culinary Institute of New York (CINY)at Monroe University.
Of course, it also takes a very special kind of person. Hospitality management requires a passion for customer care, meticulous attention to detail, organization, exceptional communication skills, and pride in a job well done.
If this sounds like you, then read on. You already have the motivation; all you need now are the skills to provide world-class hospitality experiences. CINY’s Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management will give you both and help open the door to a rewarding career in a growing field.
The program is preparing me for so many different career avenues to choose from!
Chantel Winstead
AAS Hospitality Management, 2020
Why a Major in Hospitality Management?
You’re organized. You’re outgoing. You’re people-oriented. Those are wonderful qualities no matter what career you’re in, but they’re especially well-suited to a career in hospitality.
An Associate Degree in Hospitality Management will make you uniquely prepared to seize the moment — and create unforgettable moments in the lives of your customers.
At CINY, you’ll study with professionals who have honed their skills in New York City, one of the world’s greatest cities for dining, hospitality, and tourism.** It’s also the place where you’ll hone yours, with hands-on learning experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
You’ll become well-versed in every sector of the hospitality industry, including:
Lodging operations
Corporate hospitality operations
Hotel management
Restaurant management
Food and beverage management
Event planning
Travel and tourism
You’ll also learn how to build and maintain customer relationships, practice sound financial management techniques, and provide an excellent customer experience in every hospitality setting. You’ll also get to see those techniques in action because every student is required to complete a hospitality management internship before graduation.
How Long Does It Take to Get an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management?
You can complete your AAS in Hospitality Management in just four (4) semesters on campus — less than a year and a half on our three-semester academic calendar.
Hospitality Management Degree Requirements:
60 total credits
30 credits of major-related courses
30 credits of general education and related courses
For Hospitality Management majors seeking a greater degree of flexibility, Monroe also offers fully online and hybrid degree options.
From hotels to restaurants to event catering, fine service is about more than formality. It's about making each and every customer feel cared for. It’s about making them feel special. In this course, Hospitality Management majors will learn the finer points behind basic table settings, buffet service, and wine and beverage service. Students will also become well-versed in the fundamentals of reservation systems, point of sale systems, traffic flow, and event timing.
Candidates interested in a Hospitality Management Associate Degree must meet the following general admissions requirements:
Applicants must possess either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
Applicants must also submit a completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.
Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.
How Much Does a Hospitality Management Degree Cost?
Our dedicated financial aid counselors work with each and every student to secure them the maximum possible financial aid package — if you’re eligible for a grant, scholarship, or loan, they’ll find it for you. (That’s on top of our already affordabletuition and fees. It’s one of the many reasons why U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Monroe as one of theBest Value Schools in Regional Universities North.
Earning your associate degree prepares you for a wide range of jobs in hospitality management, including:
Travel coordinator
Travel agent
Tour guide
Restaurant manager
Food Service manager
Assistant Hotel manager
Assistant Resort manager
Floor supervisor
Concierge agent
We strongly encourage AAS students to continue their education by pursuing their Bachelor of Business Administration degree, which will help them pursue even more advanced leadership positions in hospitality and tourism.
Professional Opportunities
100 percent of CINY’s Hospitality Management majors complete at least one internship before graduation. Associate degree students can build their professional résumés right on our New Rochelle campus — at The Dining Lab: CINY’s critically acclaimed student-run restaurant, The Pastry Kiosk: the student-operated café, and at prestigious venues throughout New York City:
With an Associate Degree In Hospitality Management, you’ll receive a first-class education in providing first-class service — and discover the keys to creating a first-class career.
Build the essential experience you need to create unforgettable experiences for others.
