The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Hospitality Management program will prepare students who have completed AAS-T degrees in Accounting, Business Information Technology, Culinary, or other related areas of study for management level positions in the hospitality industry. Students will learn and explore management, marketing and human resource positions in all facets of the hospitality field, including tourism, hotel operations, restaurant management, catering, cruise ships operations, casino operations and travel. The BAS will also serve rapidly expanding industry sectors such as the growing number of assisted and independent living facilities in the Puget Sound region that cater to the increasing population of retirees and the elderly. The program is unique in that it is the only public bachelor level program in hospitality management on the west side of Washington.