Management and Supervision Degree
At Montgomery College, you'll gain hands-on, practical skills to prepare for a successful career in hospitality management. Join us in our state-of-the-art facilities and set your sights on a management role in the lodging and food service industry. Program alumni hold management positions at leading organizations in the industry. Top employers include Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Choice Hotels International, and Journeys Travel.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the broad scope and complexity of the hospitality industry.
- Identify key components of exemplary customer service and explain how hospitality employees perform responsibilities in an ethical manner.
- Explain the importance of respecting and promoting diversity, and demonstrate cultural competency in the hospitality industry.
- Demonstrate ability to work individually or in a team to effectively identify, assess, and generate solutions for managerial challenges in the hospitality industry.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
Transfer Opportunities
MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions. See all transfer agreements.
Careers
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.
Related careers include hotel manager, front desk supervisor, night auditor, and housekeeping supervisors.
- MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up a College Central Network (CCN)new window account and other job search topics.
- Career Coach: Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.
Curriculum
A suggested course sequence for students follows.
- All students should review the advising guide and consult an advisor.
- Find out about related programs and course in the Fields of Study section.
- Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
- All degree-seeking students must take a central group of General Education courses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Suggested Course Sequence
Students should complete the required English and Math foundation courses within the first 24 credit hours. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.
First Semester
- ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours
- Mathematics Foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)
- BSAD 101 - Introduction to Business 3 semester hours
- HMGT 100 - Customer Service in the Hospitality Industry 1 semester hour
- HMGT 101 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3 semester hours
- HMGT 105 - Food Service Sanitation 1 semester hour
- Any HLTH General Education Course 3 semester hours (GEEL)
Second Semester
- English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
- COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication 3 semester hours (GEEL)
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- COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEEL)
- HMGT 143 - Management of Front Office Operations 3 semester hours
- HMGT 211 - Supervision and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry 3 semester hours
- NUTR 101 - Introduction to Nutrition 3 semester hours
Third Semester
- HMGT 201 - Lodging and Food Service Law 3 semester hours
- HMGT 220 - Hotel Operations 3 semester hours
- HMGT 240 - Lodging and Food Service Sales and Advertising 3 semester hours
- Arts or Humanities Distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Fourth Semester
- HMGT 212 - Managing Hospitality Human Resources 3 semester hours
- HMGT 290 - Hospitality Practicum 3 semester hours
- Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
- HMGT Elective 3 semester hours
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed, for ENGL 102/ENGL 103, or elective.
**ECON 201 is recommended.
*** Offered Spring only.
**** Offered Fall only.
Related Programs and Courses
General Studies Degree
Students who major in general studies explore personal, professional, and academic areas of interest within a flexible framework supporting transfer.
Workforce Development and Continuing Education
MC offers a wide variety of noncredit classes. These courses are designed to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.
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