Costa Magoulas, Dean, 386-506-3578, Costa.Magoulas@daytonastate.edu
Lisa Allen, Program Coordinator, 386-506-3946, Lisa.Allen@daytonastate.edu
Program Overview
Mission:
The Hospitality Management program provides a quality education that integrates theory and practical experience to prepare professionally responsible and capable individuals for careers in the hospitality industry. The program also prepares graduates to become leaders who contribute meaningfully to the hospitality industry and their communities.
Description:
The Hospitality Management program provides foundational knowledge and applied skills in hospitality operations and management, including travel and tourism, food production, lodging operations, event planning, service management, and hospitality supervision.
Graduates of this program are eligible to enroll in Daytona State College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Identify major sectors of the hospitality industry and explain their interaction.
- Formulate and analyze hospitality marketing strategies.
- Discuss specialized hospitality marketing needs.
- Describe hotel classification systems and lodging operations.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in hospitality supervision.
- Describe hospitality organizational structures.
- Apply legal and ethical supervisory practices.
Approximate Costs
| Program Tuition and Fees*: |
$6,142.80 |
| Books and Course Materials: |
$1,183.76 |
| Equipment and Supplies: |
$359.98 |
| Uniforms and Protective Equipment: |
$109.85 |
| Clinical, Laboratory and Field Experience: |
$800.00 |
*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Completion Requirement:
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester.
For more information see:
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in hospitality management, lodging, tourism, and food service operations, including roles such as Hotel Manager, Hospitality Supervisor, Front Office Manager, and Guest Services Manager. In the Volusia–Flagler workforce region, approximately 1,830 hospitality managers are employed, with an average annual salary of $58,920 and approximately 156 annual job openings.
| SOC Alignment |
11-9081 – Lodging Managers
35-1012 – Food Service Managers
|
| Average Hourly Wage |
$28.33 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$58,920 |
| Annual Job Openings |
156 |
| Regional Employment |
Approximately 1,830 employed |
Occupational Overview: Plan, direct, and coordinate operations within lodging, tourism, food service, and hospitality organizations to ensure quality guest experiences, efficient operations, and financial success.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $39,410 | 50th percentile: $58,920 | 90th percentile: $87,540.
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; BLS OEWS Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 11-9081 and 35-1012.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
15 Credits
Communication (3 credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Recommended Math Pathway:
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Recommended course:
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3.00 |
Humanities (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Required courses. Choose one:
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
Program Specific Courses
45 Credits
| FOS1201 | Sanitation and Safety | 3.00 |
| FSS1202C | Food Production I and Lab | 3.00 |
| FSS1222C | Food Production II and Lab | 3.00 |
| FSS1270 | Introduction to Craft Beer and Wine | 3.00 |
| FSS2284C | Catering and Buffet Management and Lab | 3.00 |
| HFT1000 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3.00 |
| HFT1410 | Hotel Operations | 3.00 |
| HFT1940C | Hospitality Practicum I (Basic) and Lab | 3.00 |
| HFT1941C | Hospitality Practicum II (Intermediate) and Lab | 3.00 |
| HFT2276 | Resorts: Management and Operations | 3.00 |
| HFT2282 | Hospitality Supervision | 3.00 |
| HFT2454 | Hospitality Purchasing and Controls | 3.00 |
| HFT2500 | Hospitality Marketing | 3.00 |
| HFT2750 | Event Industry | 3.00 |
| HFT2780 | Introduction to Gaming Operations | 3.00 |
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| MGF2130 | Mathematical Thinking | 3.00 |
| FOS1201 | Sanitation and Safety | 3.00 |
| HFT1000 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3.00 |
Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's program are recommended to complete MAC1105 to satisfy their Mathematics core requirement.
2nd Semester
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3.00 |
| FSS1202C | Food Production I and Lab | 3.00 |
| FSS1222C | Food Production II and Lab | 3.00 |
| FSS1270 | Introduction to Craft Beer and Wine | 3.00 |
| HFT1940C | Hospitality Practicum I (Basic) and Lab | 3.00 |
Summer Semester
| HFT1941C | Hospitality Practicum II (Intermediate) and Lab | 3.00 |
| HFT2282 | Hospitality Supervision | 3.00 |
Year 2
1st Semester
| Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| FSS2284C | Catering and Buffet Management and Lab | 3.00 |
| HFT1410 | Hotel Operations | 3.00 |
| HFT2276 | Resorts: Management and Operations | 3.00 |
| HFT2454 | Hospitality Purchasing and Controls | 3.00 |
| HFT2750 | Event Industry | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| HFT2500 | Hospitality Marketing | 3.00 |
| HFT2780 | Introduction to Gaming Operations | 3.00 |
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy course | 3.00 |
Total Credit Hours: 60