Hospitality and Tourism Management A.A.S.
Tourism - Your Career Destination
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The Hospitality and Tourism Management A.A.S. degree program at SUNY Schenectady prepares students for direct employment in the hospitality and tourism industry. Students gain theoretical and hands-on experience related to inbound and outbound tourism, qualifying them to assume a variety of roles in the hospitality and tourism profession.
Meet Ally Becker (pictured right), Hospitality and Tourism Management major
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will examine the scope, structure, and societal impact of the hospitality and tourism industry, recognizing its role in fostering inclusive experiences and contributing to local and global communities.
- Students will analyze historical developments and emerging trends in hospitality and tourism, applying innovative thinking to adapt to evolving industry landscapes and diverse guest needs.
- Students will demonstrate essential competencies in hospitality and tourism operations, including leadership, service excellence, and ethical decision-making, preparing them for success in a dynamic and diverse industry.
- Students will utilize current technologies to enhance communication, collaboration, and professional presentation skills, supporting effective engagement with multicultural audiences and industry stakeholders.
- Students will explore and evaluate opportunities for continued education and employment within the hospitality and tourism sectors, developing personalized strategies for lifelong learning and career advancement.
Students interested in obtaining a bachelors degree in Hospitality Management, or related fields, should seek information about SUNY Delhi’s Bachelor's Degree programs, that include
- Culinary Arts Management (B.B.A.)
- Event Management (B.B.A.)
- Hospitality Management (B.B.A.) with concentrations in Hotel and Restaurant Management
- Hotel & Restaurant Management (B.B.A.)
"The field of hospitality is a dynamic and powerful force in the global marketplace. Hospitality and tourism careers offer students an opportunity to pursue their future anywhere in the world. Skills that are important to the service industry are introduced, developed, and applied in real world settings, including speed networking clinics, career expos, internships, and our management labs on campus. We work diligently to provide our students an education allowing them to be capable of making an immediate impact on an organization, regardless of specific position, based on high levels of professionalism and guest service. Our students are exposed to many of the most current technologies and best practices dictated by industry through our involvement with trade organizations and associations, local and national visitor bureaus, and tourism agencies. We feel certain that students graduating from our program will be the future leaders of the hospitality industry, and our program boasts a legacy of tremendous alumni in both leadership and front line roles.”