Associate Degree in Hospitality Management (Online)
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Study Option
Online
On Campus
Hybrid
To create one-of-a-kind guest experiences, you need a one-of-a-kind program — one like the Associate Degree in Hospitality Management from The Culinary Institute of New York (CINY) at Monroe University.
You might dream of starting your own cozy bed and breakfast, or you might thirst for adventure working in tourism. No matter what your hospitality goals might be, at CINY you’ll develop the skills and experience you’ll need to pursue a successful career.
With our online program, you can do it from the comfort of your own home and on a schedule that works with your busy life. We know you have other responsibilities. We want to make sure you can fulfill your responsibilities to yourself, too. With CINY’s online Hospitality Management Associate Degree, you can.
If you’re outgoing, organized, and people-oriented, you already have many of the qualities you need in a field that’s exploding with new job opportunities. Now all you need are the skills — the kinds of skills you’ll master with CINY’s Hospitality Management program.
As an online student, you might be learning remotely, but you’ll study with the same faculty as our on-campus students. Your professors will be seasoned professionals from throughout the hospitality industry, all of whom have mastered their trade in a world capital for dining, hospitality, and tourism: New York City.**
From them, you’ll learn about:
Restaurant management
Food and beverage management
Event planning and catering
Travel and tourism
Lodging operations
Corporate hospitality operations
Hotel management
From building customer relationships to the principles of financial management, you’ll learn all the public-facing and behind-the-scenes skills you’ll need to provide first-class hospitality — and you’ll put them all into practice with a required internship that’s part of the curriculum.
How Long Does It Take to Get an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management Online?
You can complete your AAS in Hospitality Management in less than a year and a half full-time — just four (4) semesters on our three-semester academic calendar.
Hospitality Management Degree Requirements:
60 total credits
30 credits of major-related courses
30 credits of general education and related courses
Monroe also offers a fully on-campus degree option, as well as a hybrid curriculum that combines the flexibility of remote learning with in-person classes.
The Online Module: Take 2 Courses in Just 7½ Weeks
If you’re not sure whether remote learning is right for you, Monroe University offers you the option to take it for a test drive. The module allows you to take just two (2) Hospitality Management courses online over an abridged 7½-week term. If you decide it’s right for you, you can continue for the full 15-week semester and put the credits you’ve already earned toward your degree.
It takes teams of specialized workers to keep a hotel running smoothly. From housekeeping to security to guest relations, each team has to work together seamlessly each and every day. To do that requires effective leadership with multi-departmental management skills. This course will explore the day-to-day needs of successful lodging operations, focusing on the management communication skills needed to keep staff and facilities synchronized — and to provide an excellent customer experience for every guest.
Applicants for the online Hospitality Management Associate Degree must meet the following general admissions requirements:
Applicants must possess either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
Applicants must also submit a completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.
Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.
How Much Does an Online Hospitality Management Degree Cost?
Our affordable tuition and feesare only one reason why U.S. News & World Report ranks Monroe University as one of the Best Value Schools in Regional Universities North. If you qualify for a grant, scholarship, or loan, ourfinancial aidcounselors will work with you one-on-one to find it. At Monroe, we believe a quality education should be an affordable education, and we strive every day to make that a reality for our students.
By earning your associate degree online, you’ll be ready for a whole new range of career opportunities in hospitality and tourism, including:
Assistant hotel manager
Assistant resort manager
Restaurant manager
Food Service manager
Travel coordinator
Travel agent
Tour guide
Floor supervisor
Concierge agent
We also encourage AAS students to further their education — and their leadership potential — by pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree upon graduation.
Professional Opportunities
At CINY, you won’t have to wonder whether what you learn in the classroom works in the real world. You’ll find out for yourself before you graduate. Hands-on, practical experience is built into the hospitality management curriculum: every student completesat least one internship as part of their required course load. You’ll test your skills right on our New Rochelle campus, at either CINY’s acclaimed student-run restaurant, The Dining Lab, or at the student-operated café, The Pastry Kiosk.
Discover What You Can Achieve
By pursuing an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management online, you’re making a commitment to your future. Best of all, as an online student, you can do it on your own terms.
Discover how you can create exceptional experiences for others and build an exceptional career at the same time.
