Hospitality: Event and Tourism Management

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Help others discover the joy of special occasions, travel, and cultural events. Gain hands-on experience in one of New York's premiere tourist regions and work with our local partners in the hospitality industry.

A.A.S. Program Overview

Learn how to develop themes and organize logistical details that help create a memorable event. Take courses in destination marketing, event management, and hospitality law while getting to know tourism professionals throughout the region. Additional courses in culinary arts, communication, and hotel management round out your education and prepare you for a career in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Learn from Industry Experts

Gain 600 hours of real-world training through our professional work experience program. Hone your skills with the support of regional experts who work in wineries, restaurants, hotels, and event centers. Our work experience program provides more flexibility than traditional internships, so you can develop the expertise you need for your personal career goals while networking with employers.

Real-World Event Planning

Create memorable experiences with our student-run events and our collaborative capstone project, Dinner at Julia's. Each year, hospitality, culinary arts, and viticulture students work together to host food and wine events for real patrons from the local community. Discover what it takes to run a successful event from start to finish by designing menus, setting up lighting, plating food, and serving tables.

Our Event and Tourism Programs are Available 100% Online

In addition to completing your Event and Tourism Management degree in-person, this program is also available 100% online. With online learning, you can study on your time and from a location that fits your busy schedule. Choose this convenient and flexible way to earn an education. Learn more about FLCC online learning.

A.A.S. Program Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

All students graduating from the A.A.S. in Hospitality and Tourism program will be able to:

• Draw on the “heart of a servant” philosophy to apply the concepts and skills necessary to achieve an outstanding and profitable guest and visitor experience.
• Model professional decorum and work ethic to exceed industry standards.
• Describe the economic impact hospitality and tourism brings to a region.

Additionally, students in this track will be able to:

• Assess how a destination creates a unique sense of place for visitors.
• Evaluate opportunity for collaboration with community stakeholders.

Career Pathways

The professional work experience and education you earn through this program prepares you for a wide range of hospitality careers. Some of these opportunities include:

Seamless Transfer Opportunities

Many four-year colleges and universities in the area offer a bachelor’s degree in event and tourism management or a related hospitality field. FLCC has an articulation agreement with SUNY Brockport, which ensures that our program graduates will enter Brockport's hospitality program in full junior standing.

Other program graduates have continued their education at the following institutions:

Low-Cost Tuition and Scholarship Opportunities

Earn a quality education at an affordable rate. With our low cost-per-credit and general scholarship opportunities, you can maximize your potential with minimal debt. Over 75% of FLCC students receive financial awards that reduce the cost of college — or cover it completely!

Faculty

Our Hospitality faculty bring a variety of real-world experiences in hotel, tourism, and event planning to the classroom. Your instructors have worked as food and beverage directors, executive chefs, and restaurant managers. They are eager to introduce you to the exciting world of hospitality and connect you with the regional employers they have come to know well over the years.