Hospitality Management


Welcome to Hospitality Management at LAPC!

Welcome to our Hospitality Management program! If you have a passion for creating memorable experiences and a desire to lead in a dynamic, global industry, you've come to the right place. Our program is designed to prepare you for success in the diverse world of hospitality. You'll gain hands-on experience and a solid foundation in the core areas that drive this exciting field.

Check Out the Hospitality Management AS-T

Here at the LAPC Hospitality Management program, we focus on developing crucial abilities like problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork, while also preparing you with an understanding of multicultural perspectives and sustainable best practices. Whether you aim to transfer to a four-year university or launch a career in a field with great job growth and a wide salary range, our program gives you the knowledge and confidence to succeed.

What Is Hospitality Management?

Hospitality management is the study and practice of overseeing operations in the hospitality industry, a vast sector dedicated to providing excellent service and memorable experiences for guests. It's a field that combines business, leadership, and a passion for people. Hospitality management encompasses a wide range of industries:

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Lodging
  • Hotels & Resorts

  • Vacation Rentals

  • Bed & Breakfasts

Meetings & Events
  • Professional Sports

  • Conferences

  • Clubs

Travel & Tourism
  • Reservations

  • Guided Tours

Recreation
  • Amusement Parks

  • Campgrounds

  • Theaters

Food & Beverage
  • Restaurants

  • Pubs

  • Catering

Hospitality Management AS-T

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree for transfer requirements, the student will have demonstrated an understanding of the hospitality industry, hotel management, and cost control in the industry. This coursework will satisfy the lower division hospitality management requirements at a California State University.

Course Number Course Name Units
HOSPT 100 Introduction to the Hospitality Management Industry 3
List A: Choose three courses from the following:
ECON 001* Principles of Economics I 3
HOSPT 120 Hospitality Cost Control 3
HOSPT 140 Introduction to Hotel Management 3
List B: Choose two courses from the following:
Any course from List A not already used
ACCTG 001 Introductory Accounting I 5
CAOT 082 Microcomputer Software Survey in the Office 3
Math 227* Statistics 4
  OR  
Math 228B* Statistics Pathway Part II 5
  OR  
Stat 101* Statistics for the Social Sciences
(All of these math courses also count toward General Education requirements)
4
  Major-Total Units 19-22

CAOT & Hospitality

Office Hours and Location

Mondays to Thursdays: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Fridays: Please call for an appointment
Saturdays and Sundays: Closed

Office: BUS 3210 (Business Education Building)

Contact

Prof. Eleanor Viz, Department Chair,
Computer Applications & Hospitality Management
Email: @email
Phone: (818) 710-4411