Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT OPTION - 2009
Hotel/Restaurant/Travel Program
(Associate in Science Degrees):

This program prepares students in two options: Hotel and Restaurant Management and Travel and Tourism Management. The program prepares students in a variety of industry-oriented learning settings and a variety of teaching and learning environments that reflect the unique circumstances of the hospitality industry. Well-trained graduates are in great demand, with opportunities to advance, based upon their technical and critical thinking skills.

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Overview

Program ID - AS.HTTRV

The mission of the Hospitality Management programs is to be a leader in programs providing education for entry level careers in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Food Service Management, and Travel and Tourism Management. In addition, preparation for transfer to four-year, higher education programs and opportunities for professional development are provided. Students develop technological, communicative, critical thinking, quantitative, and interpersonal skills.

This option prepares students in the ever-increasing career opportunities in regional, national, and international tourism development. The option provides students with a broadbased introduction to key areas of opportunity in the tourism industry. By exposure to a variety of teaching methods, students understand the tourism industry as an economic growth vehicle and as a vehicle for working with a culturally diverse workforce.

Career Outlook:
Graduates of this option qualify for a variety of positions in the travel and tourism industry including front line guest service, ticketing, ground support, and steward positions for major airline companies, travel agencies, and tour companies. Students also qualify to transfer to four-year college or university programs in Travel and Tourism Management.

Upon completetion of this option graduates will be able to:

• Perform technical skills in usage of the Sabre travel agency software.
• Perform administrative skills in basic business bookkeeping procedure, business cost controls, planning and coordinating tours, and writing basic traveler itineraries.

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