Associate of Occupational Studies in Hospitality and Restaurant Management
The Associate of Occupational Studies in Hospitality and Restaurant Management is a 15-month program that includes nine months of classroom work, intensive hands-on learning in the public restaurants and operations of NECI, and a 700-hour internship.
The associate’s degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management is designed to prepare qualified students to become skilled front-of-the house professionals. Students develop an understanding of management theory as applied to the food and beverage industry, while studying the culture and trends of the hospitality field in general. Using skills learned in this program, graduates are able to perform effectively in front-of-the-house service as dining room supervisors, events managers, and reservationists.
Graduates of this program are encouraged to consider the bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management, which is designed to further refine skills and to enhance professional opportunities in this field.
Educational Objectives
To achieve its primary objective of training skilled front-of-the-house professionals, NECI has established the following educational goals:
- To impart to students a basic theoretical knowledge of cooking.
- To provide basic practical training in cooking skills.
- To promote the development of strong managerial attributes.
- To expand student’s knowledge of kitchen operations, financial and human resource management, customer service, beverage management, as well as skills in writing, public speaking and presenting, dress, and demeanor.
These educational objectives influence all facets of the program, from the curriculum and teaching techniques to the code of student conduct in the classroom, and serve as important guidelines for all those who study at NECI.
At New England Culinary Institute, we maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio in our live-production kitchens as well as our traditional classrooms. While it is important to learn and expand practical culinary, baking, and hospitality skills, it is also important to expand your academic foundation which includes math, writing, professional development and depending upon your program, may include history and culture, economics, financial analysis, and more.
To learn more about New England Culinary Institute or this degree program, contact our Admissions department at 1.877.223.NECI (6324) or AdmissionsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@neci.edu.
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