Our program is designed with the student in mind. Whether you want to explore career opportunities, freshen up your skills with a certificate, or pursue a transfer degree, we have your back. Our classes are fully online so you can complete assignments when it works for your busy schedule.  We offer shorter 12-week semesters and a six-week summer term to keep you moving. We have industry partnerships locally and across the state to connect you with internship and career opportunities when you are ready to get to work. Join us for dynamic and engaging courses that provide a real-world view into the hospitality industry.

It all started in Europe in the 1500s when pineapples were shipped in from the Caribbean. The high cost of shipping meant that pineapples could only be obtained in Europe by royalty and the wealthy, establishing an association with opulence and prestige. Individuals would place their prized pineapple at the center of their table for all of their guests to see. Over time, the representation shifted from a sign of wealth to a sign of welcome. To this day, the pineapple is used as an unofficial logo of hospitality and many organizations within the industry.

HOSP M100 – Introduction to Hospitality
Provides an overview of the structure and financial performances of the hospitality industry; food and lodging, resorts, tourism enterprises, attractions and related operations. Provides an introduction to customer service, cultural/economic trends and career opportunities in the hospitality industry. This course is generally offered every Fall and Spring semester.

HOSP M120 – Hospitality Cost Controls
Provides an overview of the analysis and management of food, beverage, labor and other costs within a hospitality operation. Emphasizes problem solving and application of cost control techniques to maximize profits while managing expenses. Focuses on establishing standards, cost-volume-profit analysis, forecasting, purchasing and storage controls, menu costing and pricing, theft prevention and labor control.

HOSP M130 – Introduction to Food & Beverage Management
Explores and develops techniques and procedures of management as they relate to commercial and institutional food and beverage facilities. Studies functions of management, marketing, menu development, effective cost controls in purchasing, labor and service techniques.

HOSP M140 – Introduction to Hotel Management
Provides an introduction to the operations and components of a hotel-resort facility. Focuses on front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, sales and marketing, accounting, property maintenance, human/resource management and information systems.

HOSP M170 – Hospitality Supervision & Guest Relations
Provides an overview of the structure and practices of supervision in the hospitality industry: recruiting, hiring, training, retention, discipline, and employee engagement. Presents an introduction to guest relations practices: customer service, conflict resolution, ethics, etiquette, and serving guests with unique and diverse needs.

HOSP M200 – Introduction to Event Management
Provides an overview of the structure and financial performances of the events industry: social events, corporate meetings, conferences, conventions, and expositions. Covers an introduction to event planning, client management, attendee engagement, cultural/economic trends, and career opportunities in the event industry. This course is generally offered every Fall and Spring semester.

Hospitality management covers a wide range of industry segments so job opportunities are varied and plentiful. Below are some examples of hospitality careers that students can pursue after getting a degree or certification in this field:

• Resort or hotel management
• Restaurant management
• Food & Beverage Management
• Catering management
• Event planning
• Kitchen Manager
• Concierge
• Sales Manager
• Marketing & Social Media Roles
• Financial & Accounting Roles

These PDFs will give you guidance on program requirements

• Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for Transfer
• Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement

Students who complete Moorpark’s Associate in Science in Hospitality Management Degree (AS-T) will be eligible to transfer to the following universities:

• Cal Lutheran University
• Chico State
• Cal Poly Pomona
• Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• CSU East Bay (Online Program)
• CSU Fullerton
• CSU Long Beach
• CSU Monterey Bay
• CSU Northridge
• CSU San Bernardino
• Fresno State
• Sacramento State
• San Diego State
• San Francisco State
• San Jose State
• Sanoma State

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