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Lodging & Restaurant Management |
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 The Lodging & Restaurant Management program responds to the developing needs of the Maine hospitality and tourism industry by producing graduates qualified for introductory, supervisory, and management positions in the lodging and restaurant industry.
SMCC is proud to operate the Peter A. McKernan Hospitality Center, a full service inn and conference center where Lodging and Restaurant Management students perform their required internship. This stunning oceanside center houses a 100-seat restaurant, overnight accommodations for 22, a full front desk, and numerous conference rooms. The relaxing atmosphere is the perfect spot for students-in-training to manage functions, training workshops and seminars, and private parties.
Graduates of the Lodging & Restaurant Management program who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration may take advantage of articulation agreements SMCC has with both Husson and Thomas College, allowing graduates to enter with junior status.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Understand and deliver good customer service.
- Effectively communicate with customers and fellow employees.
- Recognize and apply interpersonal skills needed in hospitality management.
- Implement problem-solving techniques as they relate to day-to-day operations.
- Understand the complexities of operating a successful hospitality operation.
Curriculum
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| Course Number |
General Education Requirements |
Credits |
| ENGL-100 |
English Composition |
3 |
| ENGL-110 |
Oral Communications |
3 |
| ENGL-115 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| MATH-110 |
Contemporary Mathematics |
3 |
| NUTR-110 |
Normal Nutrition |
4 |
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Social Science Electives |
6 |
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Total Core Requirements |
22 |
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| Course Number |
Academic Major Requirements |
Credits |
| ACCT-105 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
| ACCT-155 |
Managerial Accounting |
3 |
| BUSN-100 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| BUSN-255 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
| CMPT-101 |
Introduction to Computer Applications |
3 |
| CULA-100 |
Introduction to Culinary Arts |
3 |
| CULA-110 |
Culinary Skills |
4 |
| CULA-120 |
Basic Food Preparation |
4 |
| CULA-250 |
Food Service Management |
3 |
| HSPM-125 |
Housekeeping Operations |
3 |
| HSPM-126 |
Housekeeping Operations Lab |
1 |
| HSPM-135 |
Front Office Operations |
3 |
| HSPM-136 |
Front Office Operations Lab |
1 |
| HSPM-175 |
LRM Internship |
3 |
| HSPM-240 |
Hospitality Marketing |
3 |
| HSPM-245 |
Events Management |
3 |
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Total Credits Required For Degree |
68 |
Recommended High School Courses
Algebra I
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