Program Details

School of Business and Public Management
Academic Commons North 102
912-279-5852
Program Coordinator:
Walter Wright  279-5930
wwright@ccga.edu

Career opportunities in the hospitality industry are many and varied. There is a documented need for well-educated hospitality professionals in the Coastal Georgia area as well as in the state and nation. Tourism has increased significantly and is a major component of the nation’s economy. Positions are available in resorts and hotels. By providing the skills, knowledge, and hands-on training, hospitality positions provide valuable opportunities to get ahead in the resort and hospitality industry. Convention and event planners, front desk managers, or general managers are examples of positions in the Hospitality industry.

For career associate degree completion, the University System of Georgia requires a minimum of 21 general education hours. The College requires that at least one general education course is completed in the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural science/mathematics. These courses do not specifically focus on a particular occupation or profession. A total of 22 hours core curriculum is required in the Hospitality Management program. Additionally, each program may offer additional general education courses that support the career major.