Program Goals:
The goal of the Hospitality and Recreation Management program is to integrate business academics in an entrepreneurial, experiential setting, providing graduates of the Hospitality and Recreation Management - Foodservice Management Option the confidence, knowledge, and skills to successfully advance the area’s Hospitality and Recreation Industry
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate and develop leadership skills through group cooperation.
- Demonstrate and develop technical skills through practical “real life” experience in the industry.
- Recognize the importance of quality and ethics in interpersonal relationships.
- Demonstrate improved ability to exercise judgment and critically analyze problems.
- Demonstrate professional written, oral, and non-verbal communication skills.
Admissions Process:
Admissions inquiries should be directed to admissions@qcc.mass.edu. Prospective students may apply to the program of their choice by following the enrollment steps at www.QCC.edu/enrollment-steps.
Program Admissions Requirements:
Students should note that some first semester courses carry minimum prerequisites. Refer to the program grid.
- High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
CORI, SORI, Finger Printing & Drug Testing:
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks may be required for students working at the Diner. Fingerprinting and drug testing are not required.
Additional Cost:
See the Program Fees page.
- Students who successfully complete HRM 111 and HRM 112 will sit for the National Restaurant Association Cooking Certificate. Additional fees may be assessed for this examination.
Technical Performance Standards:
See the Technical Performance Standards page. (Note: Not all programs have technical performance standards).
Credit for Prior Learning:
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) allows students to use skills they already have towards a college degree or certificate. Work, life, volunteer and military experience may be translated into credit, allowing students to take fewer classes and earn their degree faster. CPL eliminates redundancies for students who have already earned credentials or mastered skills required for their program of study. Email experience@qcc.mass.edu for more information and eligibility.
- Students who graduated from area hospitality or culinary high school programs may have articulated credit.
Career Outlook:
Please consult the Massachusetts Career Information System at https://masscis.intocareers.org/ or the Occupational Outlook Handbook at www.bls.gov/ooh/ for specific occupational information. The CIP code for this program is 52.0905.
Transfer Articulations & Opportunities:
Prospective students may learn more about transfer articulation agreements at www.QCC.edu/agreements. More information regarding transfer opportunities is available at www.QCC.edu/transfer.
Additional Information:
- All courses in the certificate program apply to the associate degree.
- All HRM courses follow a block scheduling, meeting once per week for convenient scheduling.
- HRM and CUL courses meet at QCC at the Worcester Senior Center.
