Business: Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Option (A.S.)

Business: Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Option (A.S.)
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  ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Program

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The online A.S. in Business uses an overview of general management theory, you will understand the fundamental concepts of economics, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior.

 Credit Hours: 60  |   Transfer: Up to 44 Credits  |   Tuition Cost


What is the Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel option in Business?

The Associate in Science degree in Business is designed for students interested in gaining a solid foundation in the field of business. Students are able to further customize their degree by choosing from an array of three-course concentrations to gain specialized knowledge. This degree prepares students for a smooth transition to the B.S. in Business Management or related degree.

Why study the Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel option in Business at UNH College of Professional Studies?

Using an overview of general management theory, you will understand the fundamental concepts of economics, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior. This degree prepares students for a smooth transition to our B.S. in Business Management or a related degree.

Potential Career Areas

  • Customer Service Representative
  • Loan Officer
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Office Manager
  • Retail Manager
  • Management-trainee

Course Highlights


  • Principles of Economics
  • Principles of Management
  • Financial Accounting
  • Principles of Marketing

...and more!

Why UNH CPS?


  • Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
  • Available fully online with select on-campus courses.
  • Affordable tuition.
  • Nationally ranked online programs.
  • About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty.
  • Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
  • Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
  • We’re experts at assessing credit toward your undergraduate degree – not only from previous college coursework, but also for other college-level knowledge demonstrated outside the traditional classroom.

  • Completion of our free, online application for admission
  • High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
    • Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC

Those wishing to continue their education may apply their 60-credit associate degree toward an 120-credit bachelor’s degree. Ask your advisor for details!

Curriculum & Requirements

The Associate in Science degree in Business is designed for students interested in gaining a solid foundation in the field of business. The program includes an overview of general management theory and introduces students to the fundamental concepts of economics, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior. Students are able to further customize their degree by choosing from an array of three-course concentrations to gain specialized knowledge. This degree prepares students for a smooth transition to the B.S. in Business Management or related degree.

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
´¡±Ê³§°ÕÌý405 Career Development and Planning 2
°ä²Ñ±Ê³¢Ìý402 Excel 2
°ä°¿²ÑÌý460 Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics 4
·¡±·³ÒÌý420 The Writing Process 4
²Ñ³Ò²Ñ°ÕÌý410 Principles of Management 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
CRITÌý501 Introduction to Critical Inquiry 4
Select one of the following: 4
MTHÌý402
Math for Our World Ìý
MTHÌý504
Statistics Ìý
MTHÌý510
Pre-Calculus Ìý
ACCTÌý532
or ECOÌý470
or HRMÌý420
or MGMTÌý569
or MKTÌý510
Financial Accounting
or Principles of Economics
or Human Resource Management
or Budget Management
or Principles of Marketing
4
General Education Course 4
ÌýCredits16
Second Year
Fall
COMÌý480 Visual Communication 4
HRTÌý600 Hotel and Restaurant Management 4
HRTÌý635 Leadership and Sustainable Tourism 4
General Education Course 4
ÌýCredits16
Spring
HRTÌý601 Food Service Systems and Control 4
ECOÌý470
or ACCTÌý532
or HRMÌý420
or MGMTÌý569
or MKTÌý510
Principles of Economics
or Financial Accounting
or Human Resource Management
or Budget Management
or Principles of Marketing
4
General Education Course 4
ÌýCredits12
ÌýTotal Credits60

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 60 credits
Minimum Residency Requirement: 16 credits must be taken at UNH
Minimum GPA: 2.0 required for conferral*
Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program

Major, Option, and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major and General Education areas.

·¡±·³ÒÌý420The Writing Process4
°ä°¿²ÑÌý460Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics4
COMÌý480Visual Communication4
CRITÌý501Introduction to Critical Inquiry4
Select one of the following:4
MTHÌý402
Math for Our World
MTHÌý504
Statistics
MTHÌý510
Pre-Calculus
4
4
4
Total Credits32

Major Requirements

A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major and Option coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major/Option and General Education areas.

Major in Business
´¡±Ê³§°ÕÌý405Career Development and Planning2
°ä²Ñ±Ê³¢Ìý402Excel2
²Ñ³Ò²Ñ°ÕÌý410Principles of Management4
Select two of the following:8
Students should not take both ACCTÌý532 and MGMTÌý569 as part of their major elective group.
ACCTÌý532
Financial Accounting
orÌýECOÌý470
Principles of Economics
orÌýHRMÌý420
Human Resource Management
orÌýMGMTÌý569
Budget Management
orÌýMKTÌý510
Principles of Marketing
Option in Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel
HRTÌý600Hotel and Restaurant Management4
HRTÌý601Food Service Systems and Control4
HRTÌý635Leadership and Sustainable Tourism4
Total Credits28

ElectivesÌý

Open electivesÌýare coursesÌýstudents will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order toÌýsatisfy the remaining credit totalsÌýfor their programs. Open electivesÌýareÌýdefinedÌýas any creditÌýcourseÌýoffered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, concentration or minor.ÌýStudents will need 60 credits total to graduate with an associate degree.

  • Attain proficiency in the basic concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry in business.
  • Evaluate ethical principles that guide businesses.
  • Prepare for seamless transition to the Bachelor of Science in Business Management program.

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