Hospitality Management A.S.
Degree: A.S.
Location(s): Rhode Island
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.
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.)
Credits Major Courses | ||
| FSM2033 | Food Service in Hospitality and Tourism | 3 |
| HOSP1001 | Orientation to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOSP1015 | Managing the Hotel Guest Experience | 3 |
| HOSP2010 | Technology in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOSP2011 | Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management | 3 |
| HOSP2040 | Human Resources Management in Service Organizations | 3 |
| TRVL2010 | Dynamics of Tourism and Sustainability | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| The Business of Event Management | ||
| Beverage Appreciation | ||
| Food Service Operations | ||
| The Gaming Industry | ||
| Exploring the Private Club Industry | ||
| Food Culture and Tourism | ||
| World Geography for Tourism and Hospitality | ||
| Related Professional Studies | ||
| ACCT2150 | Accounting for Hospitality Service Organizations | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Communicating | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Connecting | 3 | |
One course with the Connecting attribute (ECNG) at the 2000 level | ||
| Experiencing | 3 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
| Measuring | 3 | |
| A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student’s placement) | ||
| Interacting | 3 | |
| Foundations of Leadership Studies | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| 9 credits selected from 1000–4999 numbered offerings within the university | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60.0 | |
Hotel Immersion Day
Each fall, hospitality students visit one of the New England’s top travel destinations to examine the multifaceted functions of a major hotel brand up-close. Students shadow industry professionals and gain insights into daily operations, preparing them to lead in the diverse and exciting field of hospitality.
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 Hotel Immersion Day and more.
Twice-yearly career fairs give you the opportunity to network and make career connections.
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.”
You’ll be prepared for careers such as:
- 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.
Faculty Contact
Jane Boyland, FMP, CHE
Associate Dean
401-598-4624
Email