Pursue Your Passion
Are you passionate about service and attention to detail? Do you like to create memorable experiences for others? Río Hondo College’s Hospitality Management Area of Study is designed for you!
Whether you dream of managing hotels, restaurants, or tourism destinations, this program will help you get there. Río Hondo will equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the world of hospitality.
The hospitality industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in California. Hospitality managers are some of the top earners in that industry, with a projected career growth rate of up to 30% in upcoming years! With its many tourist attractions, restaurants, and entertainment venues, Southern California’s demand for careers in hospitality is even higher than in other areas.
Career Options
Hospitality Management students are well-prepared for a variety of career opportunities in hospitality management, marketing, finance, and operations. You could be a:
- Event planner
- Hotel manager
- Restaurant manager
- Tourism director
- Travel agent
- And more!
We Have What You’re Looking For
If you love working with people, communicate well, and have a talent for leadership, a career in hospitality management is a great choice for you. This exciting career provides a wide variety of opportunities all over the world.
Work toward a career in hospitality today with flexible, interactive courses that fit your busy life. There are convenient morning, evening, and online courses and financial aid available for those who qualify.
Our hands-on program will immerse you in all areas of management, preparing you for a job in today’s modern and fast-paced hospitality industry. Our faculty have the knowledge and expertise to offer you authentic insights into the hospitality field.
Río Hondo’s Hospitality Management program includes industry-designed simulations for restaurant management and hotel operations to expose you to real hospitality operations scenarios within a virtual environment. Get your career started today.
Industry certifications from the National Restaurant Association and the American Hotel Lodging Educational Institute are included in your education.
Degree & Certificate Options
Pick the program that matches your goals.
The Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer (AS-T) degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for hospitality management majors or similar majors at a California State University campus that offers a hospitality management bachelor’s degree.