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Career & Academic Pathways >> Business & Hospitality
Contact Information
Molly Jansen (Department Chair)
(831) 646-4123
mjansen@mpc.edu

For Additional Info
• Download our Info Sheet 
• Visit MPC Hospitality website
• Connect with a Counselor

Program Overview

Sustainable tourism aims to attract and serve visitors while protecting local cultural and environmental resources. MPC’s program provides a solid foundation in the hospitality industry, which includes restaurants, hotels, airlines, cruises, and related companies, with additional coursework focusing on environmentally-friendly tourism practices. Students learn and practice management, critical thinking, and communication skills to help them become successful leaders within the industry.

Job Outlook

Interest in sustainable travel is growing, and nine in 10 hospitality executives say sustainability is a priority, giving graduates an advantage in the job marketplace. Monterey is one of the most-visited counties in the nation’s most visited state, with travel spending in the county growing 55% to $3.25 billion in the past decade. A half-dozen area resorts and hotels boast sustainable certification.

Potential Careers

*Food Service Managers
(may require additional training)

$33,370 - $91,940

Lodging Managers

$35,440 - $128,400

Gambling Managers

$52,740 - $157,840

*Service & Facility Managers
(may require additional training)

$59,860 - $180,180
*Purchasing Managers
(may require additional training)

$84,340 - $206,580

MPC Degrees and Certificates

  • Sustainable Hospitality Management: Associate of Science (AS)

Suggested Course Sequence (AS) 

Year 1

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS

ENGL 1A 

 3

ENGL 2

 3

LIBR 50

 1

BIOL 31

 3

MATH 16

 4

BIOL 32

 1

HOSP 51 

 3 BUSI 18 3

Area C 

 3 Area D 3
  US-1 rec.      US-1 & 2 rec.  
   Area E 3 
       BUSI 22 or NUTF 1 rec  

 

 
Total Fall Units
 14 Total Spring Units 16

Year 2

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS

Area A1

 3

BUSI 1B

 4

BUSI 1A

 4

MATH 17

 4

ECON 2

 3

Area C1 or C2

 3

Area B1

 3

Area D

 3

   GEOL 9 rec.
   ECON 4 rec.   

Area C1

 3
 
Total Fall Units
 16 Total Spring Units 14

This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit www.mpc.edu/counseling. 

Testimonials 

Fanny Gonzalez

The hospitality program at MPC helped me to shape a map for reaching my career goals. I love knowing that our professors often work in the industry when they aren’t teaching, so they help connect students with opportunities. The integration of experiential learning helped my curriculum and improved my knowledge in the wine industry, where I currently work.