Associate in Science
Hospitality Management
Launch Your Hospitality Career
As one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, hospitality needs skilled leaders. Build your career-ready skills from day one with JWU Providence’s associate degree in Hospitality Management.
Gain a broad understanding of the hospitality industry, including hotel and restaurant operations, customer service and event planning. Major courses educate you in industry-focused topics like technology, tourism and sustainability, managing the hotel guest experience, and much more. Further expand your expertise through electives — you can even choose options outside your major. Connect to industry expertise through site visits, networking panels and twice-yearly career fairs.
Upon completing your associate degree, you can seamlessly transition to our bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management.
Admissions is contingent upon meeting the technical standards for this program. Learn more by visiting the JWU Catalog’s technical standards.
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Electives & Degree Flexibility
Flexibility is built into the curriculum, enabling you to mix core hospitality electives with 9 credits of free electives. Core topics include food culture and tourism, food service operations, event management and private clubs, while free elective options encompass communications, sociology, media & communications, and more. (Your advisor will be able to keep you on track with any prerequisites and required courses.)
Why Study Hospitality at JWU?
- Benefit from JWU’s extensive network of hospitality industry connections, opening doors to internships and job opportunities.
- Learn in fully modernized spaces like SEEM Lab and the Bigelow Beverage Lab.
- Faculty bring their real-world expertise to life in the classroom, sharing career lessons and industry knowledge.
- Explore the latest trends and meet industry pros at events like the Hospitality Summit, Hotel Shadow Day and more.
- Twice-yearly career fairs give you the opportunity to network and make career connections.
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Sample Courses
- Beverage Appreciation
- Food Service in Hospitality & Tourism
- Dynamics of Tourism & Sustainability
- Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management
- Managing the Hotel Guest Experience
- Technology in the Hospitality Industry
- The Business of Event Management
- World Geography for Tourism & Hospitality
In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), internship, minor or study abroad. You are encouraged to contact an advisor before scheduling free elective credits. View the full JWU Catalog listing:
Careers
- Concierge
- Food Service Manager
- Hotel Assistant Manager
- Meeting, Convention and Event Planner
- Travel Guide
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
Gateway to Career Success
For students, career fairs are more than just networking events — they’re a chance to jumpstart their careers. Hospitality Management major Estefania Garcia '25 credits career fairs with opening doors: “Last year, I connected with Marriott, and that led to my current job at the Renaissance Providence.”
Featured Faculty
Our professors and instructors are dedicated to the success of our students. Learn more about our expert faculty members.
Associate Professor
Drohan’s expertise is in creating university-community partnerships that provide students experiential learning and leadership development opportunities with direct, real-world impact.
Associate Professor
Leslie Kosky’s professional experience includes positions within Westin Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels and Disney World Golf Resort. As a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) since 1996, she is known for developing innovative teaching methods.
Associate Professor
Ron Blum’s experience includes more than 12 years’ experience with Darden Restaurants, serving in both back- and front-of-house management positions.
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