Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
Wilmington Campus

As a manager in a hotel, restaurant, or institution, you'll play a vital role in the success of that organization. Along with a solid background in the principles of business and accounting, hospitality management requires a thorough knowledge of restaurant and hotel operation. As a student in the degree program at Delaware Tech, you'll participate in a paid internship at a local hotel, restaurant, or institution. Delaware Tech also offers a diploma program in this area.

The majority of hospitality management courses are approved by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Motel Association.

You'll learn

Basic business and computer skills
General property management
Principles of food preparation and menu planning
How to plan and manage food and beverage costs
Practical knowledge through your paid internship
Additional knowledge, skills and abilities essential to your success on the job

You'll earn

An edge against the competition as you enter or advance your career in hospitality management
A variety of employment opportunities in challenging and fast-paced work environments
Good potential for advancement, especially in large hotel and restaurant chains
Strong status in the job market - demand for qualified professionals with good management and communication skills is strong

You'll succeed

More than half of all new jobs created require education beyond high school.
Employees with degrees have better chances for promotion.
Associate degree holders generally earn 25% more than high school graduates.
College credit or advanced placement may be given for relevant work experience.
Many credits from an Associate Degree can be applied toward a Bachelor Degree.

You can enroll in the Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management Technology Program on either a full-time or part-time basis. The length of time required to complete an Associate Degree depends on the number of courses you take each semester. Some students may need refresher courses at the basic or pre-tech level; other may receive transfer credit or credit for work experience.

Delaware Tech operates on a semester system with new sessions beginning in late August and mid-January, plus summer sessions beginning at the end of May and in mid-June. You can start taking courses any semester or summer session; however, all technical courses may not be offered every session. Counselors and advisors are available to help you schedule your courses.

Technical Courses

Intro to Innkeeping and Institutional Management provides an overview of the hospitality industry, emphasizing the variety of operations, diversity of management, personal opportunities and market segments.
Quantity Food and Menu Planning studies basic cooking skills in an institutional setting, including the preparation of nutritionally balanced menus.
Food and Beverage Purchasingoutlines the responsibilities, relationships, functions and duties of a purchasing agent within the hospitality industry.
Accounting I introduces basic accounting principles and procedures of financial accounting, emphasizing accounting for the sole proprietorship.
Accounting II continues the study of basic accounting principles and procedures, emphasizing accounting for partnerships and corporations.
Front Office Procedures examines the function and procedures used by front office personnel, including office auditing, statistics and reporting, and daily routine tasks.
Property Management studies the basic skills of engineering, maintenance and energy concepts in a hospitality establishment.
Innkeeper's Law emphasizes the potential legal problems and pitfalls the student may encounter working in the hospitality industry.
Principles of Hospitality Management is a guide to hospitality managers and management students who make management decisions on a daily basis.
Food and Beverage Cost Control introduces hospitality cost control and explains the two primary purposes for cost controls in the industry.

Support Courses

How to apply for admission

Tuition, Books, and Fees

Questions? Call (302) 888-5288 or send email to info@dtcc.edu