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Associate of Hospitality

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Four-year hospitality degree taught in English in Bangkok with La Trobe University.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain the principal concepts and methods of Hospitality. Apply knowledge involving four-year programme in eight terms: general education in language. Interpret relevant information
Work on discipline-specific assignments
And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Hospitality sector roles
Management
Careers supported by company visits
Mentoring and a final-year internship

Curriculum

Four-year programme in eight terms: general education in language
Digital skills
Entrepreneurship and sustainability
Employability courses including Contemporary Business Practice
Programme courses from Year 1 Term 2
A chosen stream and major from Year 2 or 3
And a final-year co-operative education internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion or equivalent with transcripts for all prior study (equivalent of a 2.00 US GPA); at least 17 years old; official bank letter and financial statement; English proficiency (IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE 44
Duolingo 90 or other listed proof); not open to applicants who already completed a US degree; several majors closed to F-1.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion or equivalent with transcripts for all prior study; equivalent of 2.00 US GPA; at least 17 years old by start (minors need forms); applicants who already completed a degree in the US are not accepted; proof of funds (bank letter at least 31,266 USD for a full year); several majors closed to F-1 (see Notes)

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 44
Duolingo 90
Cambridge 160
TOEIC 850
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,916 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus (Cliff Drive)
Faculty or school	Academic Affairs (credit programmes)
Department	Culinary Arts Hotel Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.