Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate
Degree
Certificate (Federal aid eligible if certificate is combined with Associate of Science degree, Associate of Applied Science degree, or Bachelor of Applied Science Degree. Not eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate.)
Overview
The hospitality and tourism management certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and other related businesses, and to help them progress from entry level positions to supervisory roles. In this program, students will learn how to be an effective team member; build relationships in hospitality; and develop skills in accommodations operations, food and beverage operations, and financial management.
Career Opportunities
The following positions provide a few examples of the types of positions students may seek in the accommodations and food service industries.
Accommodations
Front Desk & Room Manager
Director of Operations
Food & Beverages Manager (supervise restaurants/bars/snack bars/room service)
Director of Maintenance
Director of Sales & Marketing
Booking Supervisor
Shift Supervisor
Entertainment Staff Manager
Food Service
Shift Manager
Catering Manager
Kitchen Manager
Executive Chef
Director of Sales & Marketing
General Manager
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
- Apply the concepts and skills necessary to achieve guest satisfaction
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively work in a team environment when completing hospitality-related activities
- Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner, and practice industry-defined work ethics
- Demonstrate knowledge of best practices in food, beverage, accommodations and finance functions within the hospitality industry
- Apply basic and supervisory level job functions in hospitality and tourism careers
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
| BUS 113 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism | 3 credits |
| BUS 133 | Teams & Relationships in Hospitality | 3 credits |
| BUS 153 | Accommodations & Lodging Operations | 3 credits |
| BUS 233 | Food & Beverage Industry | 3 credits |
| BUS 243 | Hospitality & Tourism Financial Management | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Graduation Requirements
• Minimum of 15 total semester credit hours as outlined
• Grade of C- or higher in all program-specific courses
• Certificate grade point average of 2.0 or higher
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Individual student circumstances, such as the need for a smaller course load or the number of preparatory English or Math courses a student must take, may require additional semesters to complete the program. Please see your Student Success Advisor for assistance.
First Semester
BUS 113, Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism, 3 credits
BUS 133, Teams and Relationships in Hospitality, 3 credits
BUS 153, Accommodations and Lodging, 3 credits
Total Semester Minimum Hours 9
Second Semester
BUS 233, Food & Beverage Industry, 3 credits
BUS 243, Hospitality & Tourism Financial Management, 3 credits
Total Semester Minimum Hours 6
Total Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate Minimum Credit Hours 15