Why Choose NCC’s Hospitality Management Programs?
Expand on your existing hospitality experience or take your first steps toward this high-energy field at Northampton Community College. Our hospitality management associate’s degree and specialized diplomas cover specializations in hotel management, restaurant management, and meeting and event planning.
These programs are available on our Bethlehem and Pocono campuses, and some courses are also online. Graduate with the knowledge, skills and practical experience necessary to advance your career or to transfer to a four-year hospitality management degree program.
Gain Industry Experience
Hospitality is a hands-on profession, so learning to lead in this sector is a hands-on endeavor. In the Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management (HREM) programs at NCC, you complete practicum projects that involve real-world stakeholders. Your professors and career counselors can help you apply for internships with local hospitality partners, where you can gain valuable experience as a leader and problem-solver.
Build a Professional Network
At NCC, your professors are experienced hospitality managers and dedicated mentors. Learn from industry-leading guest speakers and connect with NCC alumni who manage local, national, and international hospitality venues. These connections – and the ones you form with your peers through collaborative, hands-on projects – can lead to professional opportunities that will accelerate your career.
What You'll Learn in the Hospitality Degree
In the HREM programs, you’ll pair essential skills in customer service, financial management, and organization and planning with areas of personal and career growth, like stress management and cultural awareness. This holistic approach will prepare you to plan successful events, resolve problems, promote positive guest experiences, and invest in your own long-term success.
Program Details
Semesters: 4
Credits: 64-65
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Locations: BethlehemProgram Overview:
Northampton Community College’s Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management (HREM) is designed for students interested in pursuing leadership roles in restaurant, hotel, and event operations. This degree equips you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to manage various aspects of the hospitality industry and lead teams with confidence.
Core courses include meetings and events, menu planning, catering, front desk operations, accounting, marketing, and human resources. You’ll also develop essential skills in revenue management, customer service, cultural awareness, and team leadership, key areas that contribute to the success of any business.
The program emphasizes learning by doing. Students gain valuable experience by participating in campus events and partnering with respected local restaurants and venues. Field trips, guest speakers, and industry-recognized certifications enrich classroom instruction and provide meaningful networking opportunities.
A 225-hour management practicum allows students to apply their skills in a professional hospitality setting aligned with their career interests, building a strong foundation for advancement in the dynamic hotel, restaurant, and event industry.
Semesters: 2
Credits: 22
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Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management Specialized Diploma Program Overview
Northampton Community College’s Specialized Diploma in Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management is a flexible, fully online option program designed for individuals looking to build foundational skills for entry-level positions or take the next step toward a career in hospitality. The diploma can stand alone or be stacked toward the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management for students seeking continued education and career advancement.
This program offers course options tailored to your area of interest, whether hotel operations, restaurant management, or event planning, while placing a strong emphasis on essential business skills such as marketing, accounting, human resources, and leadership. Students develop a well-rounded understanding of the hospitality industry with practical knowledge that can be applied across a variety of roles.
The specialized diploma is ideal for those already working in hospitality or looking to enter the industry with a solid business foundation and career-ready skills. Whether you’re preparing for a first job, a promotion, or further study, this program provides the flexibility and focused training to help you succeed.
Semesters: 2
Credits: 19
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Locations: BethlehemProgram Overview:
From intimate business meetings to extravagant productions, you’ll learn to lead, strategize, and execute with confidence from industry professionals. Master the essentials of leadership, operational management, negotiation tactics, human resources, venue layout and design, and emerging event technologies—all while honing your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
If you are a Northampton Community College student living outside of Pennsylvania or intending to complete an internship or clinical placement outside of the state in a NCC program leading to professional licensure, you should review requirements on the state board website to make sure that the program qualifies.
Licensure requirements vary from state to state and you may require additional authorization from the professional licensing agency in that state. Participating in a program from outside of Pennsylvania, if not properly authorized by that state's professional licensing board, could result in loss of licensing eligibility. If you need help or have questions, please contact the Program Director for more information.
