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14 Associate of Science Programs in Tourism and Hospitality 2024

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    Associate of Science Programs in Tourism and Hospitality

    An associate degree is a post-secondary degree that is typically earned in two years and prepares recipients to either enter the work force or pursue more education in the form of a bachelor’s or master’s degree. An associate degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree and credits can often be transferred to a bachelor’s degree program.

    What is an Associate of Science in Tourism and Hospitality? This degree equips recipients with the communication, research and resource management skills needed to enter a variety of careers in the tourism and leisure industry. Business-related courses factor heavily in the curriculum for this degree. Students learn the basics of event management, lodging operations and facilities management, as well as the nuts and bolts of the business via accounting and marketing classes. Finally, courses in topics such as human resources and hospitality law equip degree seekers with a strong foundation in the business side of tourism and hospitality.

    Benefits of this degree include the ability to gain valuable classroom and experiential learning that can impress would-be employers. Degreed job seekers also tend to command higher starting salaries.

    How much this degree costs will depend on the specifics of each individual school, including the length and intensity of their program. Reach out to prospective schools for details.

    Degree recipients hit the ground running in a wide spectrum of careers that encompass everything from one-on-one vacation planning to handling operations for major resorts. Graduates may choose careers in food and beverage, casino or hotel management, or may look more to managing staff in travel human resources positions.

    Earning a tourism and hospitality associate degree is a personal and professional achievement to be proud of. To learn more about how you can earn an associate degree in tourism and hospitality, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.