Program Overview

The Hospitality Pathway under the Business Administration Transfer degree program offers students a comprehensive foundation in business principles with a specialized focus on the hospitality industry. This Associate in Arts degree is designed to parallel the first two years of coursework at most four-year institutions, facilitating a seamless transfer into baccalaureate programs in hospitality management or related fields. With a well-rounded curriculum that covers key areas like operations of hotels, tourism management, and hospitality consulting this program will prepare you for the challenges and opportunities in the hospitality sector. Upon graduation, you will earn a Business Administration Transfer Associate of Arts degree.

Program Highlights

  • The BAT program is part of the MassTransfer program, ensuring eligibility for transfer to public Massachusetts state universities or UMASS system institutions with junior status in the major of business.
  • Courses are available during the day, evening, and online, accommodating diverse schedules and learning preferences.
  • The program integrates core business courses with hospitality-specific subjects, providing a well-rounded education tailored to the hospitality sector.

Focus Your Business Administration Transfer Degree

The Business Administration pathways allow you to specialize on specific subjects within the degree program. Upon graduation, you will earn a Business Administration Transfer Associate of Arts degree with a focus on the pathway of your choosing. You can also follow a general Business Administration pathway without declaring a specific concentration.

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Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Courses typically cover structure, operations, and career opportunities of the tourism and hospitality industry, principles and practices of hotel management, and fundamentals of marketing. 

Courses include:

  • Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
  • Hotel Operations
  • Principles of Marketing

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Graduates of the Hospitality Pathway are prepared for a wide range of careers in the hospitality sector or to continue their education at a four-year institution. Potential career paths include:

  • Hotel Manager.
  • Event Coordinator
  • Tourism Manager
  • Hospitality Consultant

The Business Administration Transfer Degree program is designed with transfer in mind. After completing your associate degree, you will have a seamless transition to a four-year university to complete your bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field. Students are encouraged to consult with academic advisors to explore transfer agreements and plan their academic pathways accordingly.

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