Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hotel Management Concentration, AAS

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The Hotel and Restaurant Management program prepares students for a career in the hospitality field. Most graduates will enter the industry either in cooking positions or line management positions with hotels, restaurants and clubs.

Students who complete the program will have taken courses in sanitation, dining room fundamentals, business math, food preparation, marketing, purchasing, hotel services, menu planning and hotel administration. These courses are management-designed and offer the student practical knowledge of either the restaurant management industry or the hotel management industry, depending on the student’s chosen concentration.

Semesters 1, 2 & 3 must be completed before entry is allowed into semesters 4 & 5 to receive the AAS degree. Students planning on transferring to a four-year college should see an advisor or the program chairperson before registration.

For more information about the Hotel and Restaurant Management program, please visit our website at https://www.dmacc.edu/programs/culinary/Pages/welcome.aspx.

Location: Ankeny

Students start Fall semester.

(Most classes in this program meet in the daytime hours, but a few will involve some evenings and weekends.)

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Hotel and Restaurant Management AAS degree, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Required Courses

Semester 1

Required Course(s)

HCM 100 - Sanitation & Safety Credits: 2
HCM 200 - Dining Room Service Credits: 2
HCM 320 - Intro to Hospitality Industry Credits: 2
MGT 145 - Human Relations in Business Credits: 3
ADM 131 - Office Calculators Credits: 1
SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
Select from Option 1 Credits: 3
ADM 105 - Intro to Keyboarding Credits: 1

Option 1 - Select 1 Course

COM 703 - Communication Skills Credits: 3
Any ENG AAS Core Credits: 3

Semester 2

Required Course(s)

HCM 143 - Food Preparation I Credits: 3
HCM 215 - Fine Dining Experience 2 Lab Credits: 2
HCM 144 - Food Preparation I Lab Credits: 3
MKT 140 - Selling Credits: 3
BCA 212 - Intro Computer Business Appl Credits: 3
Select from Option 2 Credits: 3-4

Option 2 - Select 1 Course

BUS 112 - Business Math Credits: 3
Any MAT AAS Core Credits: 3

Requirements for the Hotel Management Concentration

Semester 3

ADM 221 - Career Development Skills Credits: 2
HCM 510 - Work Experience Credits: 3
MKT 110 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

Semester 4

Semesters 1, 2 and 3 must be completed before enrolling in semesters 4 & 5.

ACC 111 - Intro to Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 148 - Small Business Management Credits: 3
HCM 250 - Purchasing Credits: 2 (Lec)
HCM 604 - Hotel Service Internship Credits: 5
HCM 600 - Intro to Lodging Operations Credits: 2

Semester 5

Required Course(s)

HCM 231 - Nutrition Credits: 2
HCM 240 - Menu Planning & Design Credits: 2 (Lec)
HCM 605 - Hotel Administration Credits: 2
Select from Option 3 Credits: 3
Select from Option 4 Credits: 3

Option 3 - Select 1 Course

SPC 126 - Interpersonal & Small Group Comm Credits: 3
SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication Credits: 3

Option 4 - Select 1 Course

BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
BUS 185 - Business Law I Credits: 3
MGT 130 - Principles of Supervision Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete the Hotel Management Concentration - 67

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Semester 5
Books (approximate)	260	235	70	210	210
Supplies-Uniforms	210	110
Equipment-Knives & Cula Tools	210

Approximate total for the program: $11,096*

* Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• May be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling the operation of a kitchen, dining room or bar.
• Arrange catering and other special services.
• May be responsible for supervising, serving of alcoholic beverages, as well as ordering and maintaining inventory control.
• Manage front desk operations of hotel.
• Oversee night operation and night audit.
• Manage the housekeeping department.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Have patience, tact and a good sense of humor.
• Make sound decisions.
• May perform accounting duties including recordkeeping, payroll, handling money and taking inventory.
• Learn to establish effective communication with people of different ages and backgrounds
(excellent communication skills).
• Must be able to perform activities in an organized and detailed manner.
• Should be able to give and follow written and spoken instructions.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Enjoy working with food.
• Be able to work under stressful situations.
• Understand the need for continuance of personal and professional growth.
• Need to have transportation to get to on-job training sites.
• Must be able to demonstrate professionalism by attitude and dress.
• Average starting salary $26,000 (2010-2011 Placement Report).

Nondiscrimination Policy

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and genetic information. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. For information about the ADA, the Section 504/ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 515-964-6857. For Title IX questions and concerns contact 515-964-6850.