Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate
Degree
Certificate (Eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate or if combined with AS degree).
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.
Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate Core Courses
HTM 110,
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism,
3 credits
HTM 130,
Teams and Relationships in Hospitality,
3 credits
HTM 150,
Accommodations Operations,
3 credits
HTM 220,
Food & Beverage Operations,
3 credits
HTM 240,
Hospitality & Tourism Financial Management,
3 credits
CAR 201,
Career Success,
1 credit
Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate Total Minimum Credit Hours 16
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Depending upon the number of preparatory courses required, additional semesters may be required to complete the program.
First Semester
HTM 110,
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism,
3 credits
HTM 130,
Teams and Relationships in Hospitality,
3 credits
HTM 150,
Accommodations Operations,
3 credits
Total Semester Minimum Hours 9
Second Semester
HTM 220,
Food & Beverage Operations,
3 credits
HTM 240,
Hospitality & Tourism Financial Management,
3 credits
CAR 201,
Career Success,
1 credit
Total Semester Minimum Hours 7
Total Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate Minimum Credit Hours 16
Graduation Requirements
• Minimum of 16 total semester credit hours as outlined
• Grade of C or higher in all core courses
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher