Education Details

Hospitality & Tourism Business Management
Award type: AAS
Whatcom Community College

Program Details  
Program Overview for Hospitality & Tourism Business Management
ETP eligible Click for more information on Eligible Training Provider
yes
School
Whatcom Community College
Program website
Program contact
Advising & Career Services
(360) 383-3080
advise@whatcom.edu
Program description
The Hospitality & Tourism Business Management AAS degree incorporates business management courses such as Business Computing and Customer Service for Professionals with general education classes and the following core of technical courses: Introduction to Hospitality Management; Hotel Management and Lodging Systems; Meeting and Event Planning; Travel and Tourism Operations; Catering, Banquet, and Food Service Management. These courses were created using data collected from local industry businesses about the skills necessary for success. The program includes cooperative work experience, designed to give graduates the necessary experience to compete for higher paying jobs.
Financial Information
Tuition
Average $2,057/qtr (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc.
Tuition per credit
$122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident)
Total program tuition
$12,345 (WA resident based on 15/cr per quarter face to face), including tuition, books, fees, etc.
Fees
$3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass)
Books and materials
Average $300/qtr
Supplies, tools, uniform
Average $50/qtr (general academic supplies)
Program Information
Length of training
2 Years
Award type
AAS
Credits
90
Locations offered
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Public transportation service: Whatcom Transportation Authority

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some courses online
Offered evenings/weekends
no
Offered onlinesome courses online
Certification/license required to work in this field
no
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
no
Certification/license test preparation provided
no