Student Outcomes

In addition to CSCC general education outcomes, upon completion of the Associate Degree in Hospitality Management, Travel/Tourism/Hotel Management Major, the graduate will be able to:

• Maintain appropriate standards of professionalism, including ethical behavior and adherence to dress and grooming codes required for the industry.
• Set and maintain high quality service standards for satisfying diverse customers.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication with management, employees and customers.
• Demonstrate skills in team-building, coaching, motivating and supervising employees.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of hiring and training processes.
• Perform math calculations necessary for the industry.
• Utilize computer software and on-line resources applicable to the industry.
• Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Analyze financial reports and determine appropriate operational procedures.
• Establish and maintain safety, sanitation, and security standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to market and sell products and services.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of and an ability to comply with current laws, rules, and regulations governing food service, lodging and tourism.
• Apply destination geography knowledge as required in hotels and tourism.
• Utilize travel industry reference materials and the internet.
• Complete detailed customer travel itineraries for individuals and group tours.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of lodging operations.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of meeting planning and catering services.
• Create a plan for promoting a tourist event or site in the community or region.

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