Hotel Restaurant Management
A.A. - Transfer Degree
Learn more about transfer options below.
Designed to develop the student’s professional and technical competence in preparation for a leadership role in the hospitality industry, including tourism, lodging, and food service enterprises. The degree transfers to the NAU-Yuma Branch Campus Hotel and Restaurant Management program.
Program Purpose
Graduates will demonstrate (1) basic knowledge in hospitality that will prepare them for transfer to the university and (2) critical thinking skills in AWC’s General Education focus areas.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify characteristics of the hospitality and tourism industry and trends affecting today’s operation and guest service professionals.
- Identify the components of the guest experience and strategy to meet guest expectations.
- Describe the appropriate skills, knowledge and abilities of excellent service staff and methods to train and develop guest service professionals.
- Describe techniques in assessing quality during the guest service experience.
- Define the roles and functions of housekeeping and engineering professionals of a property.
Program Map
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
This program map has been updated for new students starting in Fall 2025 (or after) to reflect the new Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements. Students following previous catalogs can find corresponding program maps in Self-Service/Student Planning. For official requirements, refer to the AWC Catalog.
The recommended plan below meets all program requirements. If the classes listed as recommended don’t align with your schedule or interests, alternative options are available. Visit Academic Planning to get started on your personalized Academic Plan or schedule an appointment with your Faculty Advisor or the Advisement Services Office.
Program Requirements Based on Fall/Spring rotation (AGEC certificate also included)
First Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 211 | Financial Accounting | 3 | Major Requirement |
| BUA 220 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 | Major Requirement |
| MAT 150 or MAT 151 |
College Algebra w/ Review/GE or College Algebra: Standard/GE (recommended) |
5 or 4 |
GE-Quantitative Reasoning |
| ENG 101 or ENG 107 |
Freshman Composition I/GE | 3 | GE-Written Communcation |
| ART/HUM | Choose one course from Arts & Humanities | 3 | GE-Arts & Humanities |
| 16-17 |
Milestones:
- Meet professors one-on-one
- Research University Degree Program options
- Plan with your advisor after midterm grades posted
Co-Curricular Requirements:
- Attend AWC Majors Fair & Career Expos
- Register with Jobs 4 Matadors
Second Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUA 210 | Customer Service Management | 3 | Major Requirement |
| HRM 100 | Introduction to Hospitality | 3 | Major Requirement |
| HRM 220 | Property Management | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ENG 102 or ENG 108 |
Freshman Composition II/GE | 3 | GE-Written Communication |
| SOC/BEH | Choose one course from Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | GE-Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| 15 |
Milestones:
- Join a club
Co-Curricular Requirements:
- Attend Transfer Services Events
- Apply for Scholarships
Third Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUL 141 | Basic Culinary Arts | 3 | Major Requirement |
| CUL 143 | ServSafe Prep and Exam | 2 | Major Requirement |
| POS 110 | American Politics/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE-Institutions in the Americas |
| SOC/BEH | Choose one course from Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | GE-Social & Behavioral Sciences |
| SPC 215 | Public Speaking/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE-Oral Communication |
| 14 |
Milestones:
- If transferring, apply to universities
Co-Curricular Requirements:
- Visit universities campus
- Apply for internship or volunteer opportunities
Fourth Semester
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUL 253 | Food and Beverage Management | 3 | Major Requirement |
| NAT SCI | Choose a course from Natural Sciences | 4 | GE-Natural Sciences |
| PHI 105 | Introduction to Ethics (recommended) | 3 | GE-Arts/Humanities |
| AGS 200 | Food Safety Practices (recommended) | 4 | General Elective |
| ELEC | Choose one course (100 level or higher) | 1 | General Elective |
| 15 |
Milestones:
- Apply for Graduation
Co-Curricular Requirements:
- Attend Etiquette Lunch
- Meet with Career Services
- Apply for university scholarship opportunities
Transfer Information
| UNIVERSITY | DEGREE | MAJOR | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | BS | Tourism (multiple program options) | None |
| Northern Arizona University | BS | Hospitality (multiple program options) | None |
Transfer Tools
AZTransfer will provide you with more information and tools on how to transfer to ASU, NAU, and UofA.
Need help with transferring? The AWC Transfer Services office can provide you with individualized help to explore degree pathways and specific university requirements. Visit their website or schedule an appointment with a transfer specialist.