Hotel / Motel Management
Tourism, business travel, and conventions are fueling expansion of line hotel/motel industry in Texas, and especially in the Coastal Bend area. The demand for qualified men and women to fill first-line, middle, and upper-level management positions is increasing. Properties ranging from small motels to large beachfront resort hotels and condominiums need competent professionals for front office management, rooms division management, sales, and marketing, food and beverage management, and ultimately, general management.
This program is designed to prepare students to assume management or supervisory-level positions in hotels, motels, and other establishments where there is a large patronage. The program includes off-campus experience as well as on-campus course work leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree. One Certificate program, Hotel/Motel Supervisor, is also offered.
Mission Statement:
- To provide fully accredited occupational, academic, and pre-professional courses leading to certificates, associate’s degrees and/or the first two years of transferable credits towards baccalaureate degrees.
- To provide opportunities to train for economic independence; and to prepare for job entry, occupational advancement, and career development.
- To develop the student’s competencies and work effectively in entry-level management training positions (Housekeeping, Front Desk, Sales, or other hotel opportunities) leading to General Manager.
