Hospitality Management Pathway Associate in Arts

Think permanent vacation, but one that pays. That’s a career down the hospitality management path. After getting your associate degree and going on to complete your four-year degree, you’ll be able to practically live and work in hotels around the world or embark upon a number of entertainment-related adventures, including theme park administration, concert venue management and more. 

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Getting Started: Fall Term 2026

Aug. 17:  Application Deadline

Aug. 24:  Classes Begin

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Why Seminole State?

  • Affordable tuition: Earn a state university education at about half the cost.
  • Small class sizes: With classes of 30 or less, you don’t have to learn in an auditorium.
  • Online degree option: The courses for our A.A. degree are offered in person and online, so you can study when and where you want. 
  • Seamless transition: With your A.A. degree, you can stay at Seminole State to continue your progress toward a bachelor’s degree in a high-demand field.
  • Guaranteed transfer: Earn your A.A. here, and take advantage of guaranteed admission to UCF or one of Florida’s other state universities for your bachelor’s.
  • More than 100 University Transfer Pathways: Take prerequisite courses for majors in various fields from accounting to theater.

Additional Information

Hospitality Management Pathway
Type: Associate in Arts
Major Code: BUS-HOSP
CIP: 1192401010

Program Description

Available Course Course Not Offered Fall 2026
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Computer Applications
3
Credits
This is an introductory course in computer applications that focuses on the effective use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software programs. Students will gain a fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and learn skills that have practical applications in real world business situations. This course utilizes lectures and hands-on computer exercises.
Principles of Economics (MACRO) Gen Ed Core
3
Credits
In this course, students will learn the foundations of macroeconomics as the branch of economics concerned with how decision-making, in an environment of scarcity, maps onto the aggregate economy. Students will examine theories and evidence related to the following core set of topics: national income determination, money, monetary and fiscal policy, macroeconomic conditions, international trade and the balance of payments, and economic growth and development. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Social Science/History requirement for degree seeking students.

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Principles of Economics (MICRO)
3
Credits
This course affords students an understanding of the basic social and behavioral science concepts and principles used in the analysis of behavior and past and present social, political and economic issues. Emphasis is given to markets, production functions, economic role of government, agricultural problems, labor-management relations, imperfect competition, interest and capital, economic security, international trade and finance, and economic development. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management
3
Credits
This course introduces the elements of the hospitality industry.
College Algebra Gen Ed Core
3
Credits
In this course, students will develop problem solving skills, critical thinking, computational proficiency, and contextual fluency through the study of equations, functions, and their graphs. Emphasis will be placed on quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Topics will include solving equations and inequalities, definition and properties of a function, domain and range, transformations of graphs, operations on functions, composite and inverse functions, basic polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and applications. This course satisfies the General Education State Core Mathematics requirement for degree seeking students and is the core course for majors in the Algebra Through Calculus pathway.
Total Credits: 60

State of Florida General Education Core Course

Gen Ed Core   Denotes that a class is a State of Florida General Education Core Course.

Students must complete at least one (1) core course from each of the general education subject areas listed in this section prior to the awarding of their degree. Please refer to this catalog's Graduation Requirements section for specific requirements on the General Education Core Courses .

Civic Literacy Requirement

Civic Lit   Denotes that a class counts toward the course portion of the Civic Literacy Requirement.

Students must fulfill a Civic Literacy Competency requirement prior to submitting an Intent to Graduate form in the term they plan to graduate. Requirements vary based on admit term and program. Please refer to this catalog’s Graduation Requirements section for specific requirements on the Civic Literacy Proficiency Requirement.

Visit this catalog's Graduation Requirements page for additional information on earning a degree from Seminole State College.

Your tuition shouldn’t go against your intuition.

Your pursuit of higher education is admirable. So why struggle with high tuition in the process? Here we make life’s next steps affordable. Whether you’re seeking a university transfer (A.A.) degree, a four-year bachelor’s, an Associate in Science degree or even earning a college credit certificate, you’ll find reasonable tuition and great value. And to us, that’s scholarly.

In fact, a full-time college education at Seminole State is more than $10,000 less each year than most state universities.

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Tuition and Fee Comparison*

 ExpenseSeminole StateUFFSUUCF
Tuition and Fees$3,131$6,440
$5,654 $5,954 
Room and Board-0-$14,190
$14,160
$14,920
Books and Supplies$1,000$810
$1,380
$1,200
Total$4,131$21,440$21,194$22,074

For more information on Seminole State's tuition and fees, please see the current fee schedule.

* Tuition costs are based on the current academic year for in-state students living on campus. Dorm fees, meal plans and book expenses are estimates based on cost of attendance information provided by the State University System of Florida. Lab fees and other fees that may be assessed at the time of registration may be viewed in the College fee schedule. As Seminole State is a commuter college with no residence halls on its campuses, costs for room and board are not calculated.