Student Catalog and Handbook 2024-2025

Hotel Management Specialist Certificate (HM21)

The Hotel Management Specialist certificate program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's hotel industry. Hotel Management Specialist certificate program learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be prepared to oversee the day-to-day management of a hotel and its staff and has commercial accountability for planning, organizing and directing all hotel services, including front-of-house (reception, concierge, reservations), food and beverage operations and housekeeping. In larger hotels, managers often have a specific remit (guest services, accounting, marketing) and make up a general management team.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 15 credit hours

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

HRTM 1140Hotel Operations Management

3

HRTM 1150Event Planning

3

HRTM 1201Hospitality Marketing

3

HRTM 1220Supervision and Leadership in the Hospitality Industry

3