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Hotel and Restaurant Management

Available Programs

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Division of Culinary and Hospitality
Academic Director: (520) 206-5242
Program Coordinator: (520) 206-5302

In Pima’s Hotel and Restaurant Management program, you’ll learn what it takes to work in the resort, hotel or restaurant industry. You’ll learn the business side of hospitality, including how to read and use financial statements, manage day-to-day operations, and create exceptional guest experiences.

Courses are taught by industry professionals who bring real-world insight to every lesson. You’ll train in Pima’s brand new Hospitality Leadership Center of Excellence — home to modern learning labs, VR and 3D simulation tools, and hands-on spaces that mirror real hospitality environments. You can also complete this program entirely online through PimaOnline, Arizona’s #1 online college.

Whether you’re starting your career or building on existing experience, you’ll graduate ready for entry-level roles in guest services, hotel and restaurant operations, event planning, or to transfer your credits to a university and continue your education.

Completing our Hotel and Restaurant Management certificate prepares you for entry-level work in lodging or restaurant management, or other roles in:

  • Event management
  • Hotels or resort guest services
  • Catering
  • Bakeries
  • Cafeteria services
  • + more

Not sure which career path is right for you? Connect with a career counselor or check out Career Coach to explore your options and get inspired!

Learn the Industry in a New Way

Our brand new Hospitality Leadership Center of Excellence at Desert Vista Campus includes a new Hospitality Learning Lab with a multi-purpose room layout, new virtual reality and custom 3D equipment, allowing you to explore the hospitality industry in a new way.

Degrees & Certificates

At Pima, our programs are designed to help you build your skills as you go. Start with foundational certificates and advance to higher-level certificates and a two-year degree, all while gaining the hands-on experience needed for in-demand careers.

Certificate, Hotel and Restaurant Management

  • Certificate
  • 1 year (full-time)
  • In Person
  • Northwest

You can complete this entry level Hotel and Restaurant Management certificate while working in a resort, hotel or restaurant. You’ll be introduced to hotel and restaurant management knowledge and skills.

Explore Certificate

Associate of Applied Science, Hospitality Leadership

Learn the fundamental principles of hotel and restaurant management, combined with culinary arts while completing lower-division required courses for a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management. Pima has partnerships with Northern Arizona University and Grand Canyon University for streamlined transfer.

Explore Degree
"Pima’s culinary department is one of the best in the country. The quality of education that comes out of Pima is phenomenal."
Namrata
Hospitality Leadership AAS grad

How Can We Help?

Division of Culinary and Hospitality
Academic Director: (520) 206-5242
Program Coordinator: (520) 206-5302
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