Degree Earned:
Associate of Applied Business Degree in Hospitality Arts
Available campuses for this
program:
Cincinnati, Hattiesburg, Jackson
Introduction
The hospitality arts profession prepares you to hold a position in the hospitality business, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, and wineries- all the places people like to go to relax and enjoy themselves. You will learn how to treat guests/clients and develop the professionalism that is so important to success in the hospitality business.
You can customize your education because Antonelli College offers the following concentrations:
Food & Beverage
Hotel & Lodging
Wine Service & Wine Steward
Meeting, Conference & Event Planning
Travel & Tourism
Program Overview
The Associate of Applied Business Degree in Hospitality Arts prepares students for entry-level careers in the hospitality arts industry, including positions within the following areas of concentration:
Food & Beverage
- Purchasing and Vendor relations
- Bar Operations
- Safety and Sanitation
- Menu Planning and Development
Hotel & Lodging
- Hotel and Lodging Operations
- Housekeeping& Facilities Management
- Front Office Operations
- Concierge and Guest Relations
Wine Service & Wine Steward
- Viticulture and Vinification
- Wine Service and Etiquette
- Wine and Food Pairings
Meeting, Conference & Event Planning (*Choose one elective)
- Meeting, Conference and Event Planning
- Contracts and Negotiations
- *Wedding Planning
- *Major Trade Show Planning
- *Destination Event Planning
Travel & Tourism
- Survey of Travel and Tourism
- Destination Geography
- Design and Marketing Tour Packages
Students will learn through theory and practice in real-world exercises and projects. The program culminates in an externship within one of the areas of concentration that the student has studied. Hospitality Arts students will develop the skills necessary to be successful within the industry.
Career
Outlook
The hospitality arts program emphasizes the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful, highly-valued employees. The hospitality arts program stresses personal development, customer services, marketing, as well as, communication skills to ready graduates for all aspects of a successful career.
Graduates may begin their careers in positions such as:
- Event Planner
- Wine Steward
- Reservationist
- Front Desk Associate
- Bar Manager
- Concierge
- Catering
- Convention Services Manager
- Wine and Spirits Sales Representative
- Convention Service Planner
- Travel Agent
- Housing Relocation Specialist
