A study of Hospitality Management offers practical and theoretical knowledge of the management of staff, upkeep and sanitary standards of facilities, customer service, marketing, sales, accounting, purchasing, production, and operations. Students will gain a global perspective of the Hospitality industry and an opportunity to understand the legal and ethical considerations affecting organizations in the industry.

The Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer Degree (AS-T in Hospitality Management) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage and seek guidance from a Moorpark College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major.

To earn an AS-T in Hospitality Management, students must:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements. 
2. The coursework required for the AS-T in Hospitality Management as listed in the Moorpark College catalog.

2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.

3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 §55062), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C).

4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the college district. 

Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AS-T in Hospitality Management will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system.  Students should consult with a counselor to obtain more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• identify and utilize the fundamental principles of the Hospitality business.