Hospitality Administration

The Hospitality Administration program provides the skills to be successful in the hospitality industry which is the largest private sector employer in the U.S offering exciting, fulfilling career options with excellent advancement opportunities for those who possess the passion and willingness to work hard and serve others.

PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT
The Ivy Tech Community College Hospitality Administration program mission is to provide excellence in education to residents of Indiana with professional, technical, transfer and lifelong education for successful hospitality careers, personal development and citizenship. Through its affordable and flexible quality educational services, the Ivy Tech Community College Hospitality Administration program strengthens Indiana's economy and enhances its cultural development with courses, certifications and degree options in: Culinary Arts, Culinology (blending of Food Science & Culinary Arts), Baking & Pastry Arts, and Hospitality Management with areas of emphasis in Restaurant Management, Hotel Management, and Event Management

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WHY CHOOSE THE HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM?
The Ivy Tech Community College Hospitality Administration program provides the best value in Indiana for hospitality/culinary education with high quality hospitality/culinary programming affirmed through the external validation process of accreditation. This program leads to multiple markers of completion which are recognized nationally by industry based organizations such as the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation. Ivy Tech credits are transferable to many other colleges and universities which allows Ivy Tech grads to continue in higher education for baccalaureate and graduate degrees.

Hospitality Administration program faculty and staff are here to support you and are committed to creating a culture of excellence that will lead to your success! This program is the most affordable option in Indiana with total degree costs at approximately $10,000, which is less than the cost of private culinary programs in this region. If you are considering hospitality studies, culinary arts, or baking & pastry arts you owe it to yourself to talk to a hospitality program advisor and learn why Ivy Tech Community College is the largest provider of post secondary undergraduate hospitality studies in Indiana.

SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD
Event Planner, Meeting Planner, Convention Center Coordinator or Director, Lodging Manager

DEGREES AVAILABLE
Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Technical Certificate, and short-term Certificate. NOTE: The number of credits required for a degree or certification is based on students who are program-ready and does not include non-academic skills courses. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.

HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATES

Short-term certificates are sequences of technical and professional courses that are industry focused and designed for workforce preparation. They provide access to targeted, short-term training in a discipline, and completers may sit for specific certification exams. Courses in certificate programs also apply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs in the subject area.

Certificates currently offered in this field are:

HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES

The Technical Certificate in Hospitality Administration can be earned on the way to acquiring the Associate of Applied Science degree. Many available jobs require advanced education beyond the high school diploma. Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical and quantitative skills. Program and Employment Information

Technical Certificate Areas of Emphasis:

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION
(Minimum of 60 credit hours)

Associate of Applied Science degree programs are two-year programs that prepare students for careers, career changes and career advancement. Students who need to take longer to complete the degree because of job or family obligations can take the program over a longer period of time. AAS programs may also prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. These programs offer education in recognized technical areas and specialties with emphasis on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The program content, which is approximately 30% general education and 70% professional/technical, provides depth and breadth in conceptual and professional/technical skills. The general education courses equip students with the problem solving, communications, scientific and mathematical skills to compete successfully in the job market. Professional/technical courses equip students with the skills to obtain employment and to advance in the workforce.

Hospitality Administration AAS Areas of Emphasis:

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION
(Minimum of 60 credit hours)

The Associate of Science degree prepares you for transfer to a university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The curriculum offers a strong foundation in fundamental areas such as accounting, economics, and mathematics. The Associate of Science degree in Hospitality Administration transfers to several public institutions.

To find out information about your transfer options to public and private universities, contact your academic advisor or the transfer office of your local Ivy Tech. You are also encouraged to contact the institution and consult the current catalog and web page of the institution to which you wish to transfer.