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 Charlotte’s associate in science 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.
*Note that North Carolina state licensure is pending for this program in Charlotte.
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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Explore Our Flexible Curriculum
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.)
The Benefits of Studying Hospitality at JWU Charlotte
- Take advantage of JWU Charlotte’s vast network of hospitality connections, providing access to valuable internships and career opportunities. Students regularly intern at events like the Augusta National Golf Tournament and at private clubs like Quail Hollow.
- Develop leadership skills in our Hospitality Dining Room and the Mixology Lab.
- Gain insights from faculty who are seasoned professionals, sharing their industry expertise directly in the classroom.
- The Spring Expo gives you the opportunity to network with local employers.
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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
- Event & Catering Director
- Food & Beverage Manager
- Hotel General Manager
- Meeting, Convention & Event Planner
- Private Club Manager
- Restaurant General Manager
- Spa & Wellness Director
- Sommelier
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.
Featured Faculty
Our professors and instructors are dedicated to the success of our students. Learn more about our expert faculty members.
Associate Professor and College Chair
Atreya’s background is in hospitality and hotel management, including stints with Marriott and Holiday Inn. He is a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) from the Education Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA).
Professor
Professor Sukalakamala organized the first JWU student representation at hospitality venues for The Masters and US Open golf tournaments and created Study Abroad to Thailand.
Instructor
Reaves has extensive experience in the hotel industry, having worked operations at the Myrtle Beach Marriott, Wentworth by the Sea Marriott, and Providence Marriott Downtown and the Greensboro Marriott Downtown.
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