Hospitality: Event and Tourism Management Certificate

Certificate

Curriculum Requirements

As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 31 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this certificate, you must successfully complete:

ACC-101Principles of Financial Accounting

4

BUS-224Human Resource Management

3

HOS-100Introduction to Tourism

3

HOS-105Orientation to Hospitality

1

HOS-160Bar and Beverage Management

2

HOS-220Hospitality Marketing and Sales

3

HOS-227Destination Marketing

3

HOS-232Event Management

3

HPE-214Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED

3

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Approved Electives

6

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Non-credit Program Requirement: 300 hours of Work Experience*

*Students are required to complete 300 hours of work experience in culinary arts and hospitality while enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Hospitality and Tourism Management certificate programs. Professional work experience complements classroom learning and hands-on labs by providing students with real-world career training.

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this certificate may be met in two semesters. For some students, fulfilling certificate requirements may take more than two semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (16 Credit Hours)

HOS-100Introduction to Tourism

3

HOS-105Orientation to Hospitality

1

HOS-220Hospitality Marketing and Sales

3

HOS-232Event Management

3

HPE-214Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED

3

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Approved Electives**

3

-
Non-credit Program Requirement: 300 hours of Work Experience*

Second Semester (15 Credit Hours)

ACC-101Principles of Financial Accounting

4

BUS-224Human Resource Management

3

HOS-160Bar and Beverage Management

2

HOS-227Destination Marketing

3

-
Approved Electives**

3

-
Non-credit Program Requirement: 300 hours of Work Experience*

*Students are required to complete 300 hours of work experience in culinary arts and hospitality while enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Hospitality and Tourism Management certificate programs. Professional work experience complements classroom learning and hands-on labs by providing students with real-world career training.

**Approved electives are any course with the prefix ACC, BUS, CUL, and HOS.