CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AND NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS
The School has Certificate Programs in Hotel/Lodging Management, Restaurant/Foodservice Management, and Travel and Tourism Management. Each program consists of 12 courses (36 credit hours) and has a core requirement and electives to meet the specific needs of each candidate. The programs are open to all students with a high school education and experience in the industry. The international student candidate must submit a minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL exam and a Declaration and Certification of Finances document. One semester (15 credits) certificates in Hospitality Administration and Travel and Tourism Administration are also available.
Graduate Certificate Programs are also available. Graduate certificate programs consist of eighteen (18) credits. Students are required to fulfill all admission requirements for the University Graduate School as well as for the Master of Science degree programs in Hospitality Management and Tourism Studies.
Cost
The cost of the certificate program is based on tuition per credit hour and University fees. Click here to view the Tuition Chart.
Degree Requirements
Restaurant / Foodservice Management Certificate - 36 credit hours
Note: Curriculum may be adjusted to meet the needs of students with extensive related industry experience.
Core Requirements: 27 credit hours
FSS 3230C Introductory Commercial Food Production (3)
FSS 4234C Advanced Food Production Management1 (3)
HFT 3210 Fundamentals of Management in the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3263 Restaurant Management (3)
HFT 3403 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3454 Food and Beverage Control (3)*
HFT 3503 Hospitality Marketing Strategy (3)
HFT 3600 Hospitality Industry Law (3)
HFT 3861 Beverage Management (3)
*Prerequisite required
Electives: 9 credit hours
FSS 3242C International Cuisine (3)
FSS 3285 Art in Culinary Arts (3)
FSS 3247 International Baking, Confectionary and Desserts (3)
FSS 4106 Purchasing and Menu Planning (3)
FSS 4241C Classical Cuisine (3)
HFT 3277 Club Operations Management (3)
HFT 3866 Wine Technology (3)
HFT 4221 Human Resources Management (3)
HFT 4224 Human Relations in the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 4344C QSR Management 3HFT 4545 Leadership Training for Team Building (3)
HFT 4802 Catering Management1 (3)
HFT 4867 Advanced Wine Technology (3)*
HFT 4493C Foodservice Computer Systems (3)*
HFT 4853 Foodservice Trends and Challenges (3)
HFT 6863 World of Wine and Food (3)
*Prerequisite required
Hotel/Lodging Management Certificate - 36 credit hours
Note: Curriculum may be adjusted to meet the needs of students with extensive related industry experience.
Core Requirements: 27 credit hours
FSS 3230C Introductory Commercial Food Production (3)
HFT 3313 Hospitality Property Management (3)
HFT 3403 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3453 Operations Control (3)*
HFT 3503 Hospitality Marketing Strategy (3)
HFT 4293 Hotel/Foodservice Operations Management (3)
HFT 4323 Hospitality Facilities Management (3)*
HFT 4413 Lodging Systems and Procedures (3)*
HFT 4464 Financial Analysis in the Hospitality Industry (3)*
*Prerequisite required
Electives: 9 credit hours
HFT 3210 Fundamentals of Management in the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3423 Hospitality Information Technology (3)
HFT 3600 Hospitality Industry Law (3)
HFT 3753 Convention & Trade Show Management (3)
HFT 3861 Beverage Management (3)
HFT 4221 Human Resources for Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 4224 Human Relations in the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 4274 Timeshare Management (3)*
HFT 4470 Resort Development1 (3)
HFT 4504 Hospitality and Tourism on the Internet (3)*
HFT 4545 Leadership Training for Team Building (3)
HFT 4785 Casino Operations Management (3)
HFT 4802 Catering Management1 (3)
*Prerequisite required
Travel and Tourism Management Certificate - 36 credit hours
Note: Curriculum may be adjusted to meet the needs of students with extensive related industry experience. Evening courses available.
Core Requirements: 27 credit hours
HFT 3210 Fundamentals of Management (3)
HFT 3423 Hospitality Information Technology (3)
HFT 3503 Hospitality Marketing Strategy (3)
HFT 3735 Destinations & Cultures (3)
HFT 3753 Convention & Trade Show Management (3)
HFT 3770 Cruise Line Management (3)
HFT 4733 Tour Production and Distribution (3)*
HFT 4763 Airline Computer Systems (3)
*Prerequisite required
Electives 9 credit hours
HFT 3403 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3866 Wine Technology (3)
HFT 3741 Planning Meetings & Conventions (3)
HFT 4221 Human Resources (3)
HFT 4224 Human Relations (3)
HFT 4274 Timeshare Management (3)*
HFT 4470 Resort Development1 (3)
HFT 4504 Hospitality and Tourism on the Internet (3)*
HFT 4545 Leadership Training for Team Building (3)
HFT 3727 Travel Industry Law (3)
HFT 4785 Casino Operations Management (3)
HFT 4802 Catering Management1 (3)
*Prerequisite required
Hospitality Administration Certificate - 15 credit hours
Core Requirements: 9 credit hours
HFT 3210 Fundamentals of Management in the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3503 Hospitality Marketing Strategy (3)
HFT 4221 Human Resources Management for Hospitality Industry (3)
Hospitality Electives: 6 credit hours
Choose any FOS, FSS, or HFT courses.
Travel and Tourism Administration Certificate - 15 credit hours
Core Requirements: 9 credit hours
HFT 3000 Introduction to Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3503 Hospitality Marketing Strategy (3)
HFT 3713 International Travel and Tourism (3)
Electives: (6 credit hours)
HFT 3403 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3423 Hospitality Information Technology (3)
HFT 3735 Destinations & Cultures (3)*
HFT 3753 Convention & Trade Show Management (3)
HFT 3760 Tourist Transport Systems (3)
HFT 3770 Cruise Line Management (3)
HFT 3793 Sociology of Leisure (3)
HFT 4221 Human Resources Management for Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 4224 Human Relations Management in the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 4701 Sustainable Tourism Practices (3)*
HFT 3727 Travel Industry Law (3)
HFT 4802 Catering Management (3)
*Prerequisite required
Event and Meeting Planning Certificate - 30 credit hours
Core Requirements: 21 credit hours
FSS 4336 Culinary Event Management (3)*
HFT 3xxx Travel Information Technology (3)
HFT 3741 Planning Meetings and Conventions (3)
HFT 4508 Meetings and Show Markets (3)
HFT 4754 Exposition and Events Management (3)*
HFT 4802C Catering Management (3)
HFT 4757 Advanced Events Management (3)
Electives (9 credit hours)
HFT 3210 Fundamentals of Management (3)
HFT 3403 Accounting for the Hospitality Industry (3)
HFT 3701 Sustainable Tourism Practices (3)
HFT 3753 Convention and Trade Show Management (3)
HFT 3900/HFT 3905 Independent Studies (3)
HFT 4xxx Managing Tourism Services (3)
HFT 4221 Human Resources (3)
HFT 4224 Human Relations (3)
HFT 4240 Managing Service Organization (3)
HFT 4545 Leadership Training for Team Building (3)
HFT 4727 Travel Industry Law (3)
HFT 4805 Recreational and Non-commercial Foodservice (3)
Choose three courses (9) credits from the above selection
*Prerequisite required
Joint Certificate in Tourism Marketing Communications - 18 credit hours
The Joint Undergraduate Certificate in Tourism Marketing Communication is an 18-hour program offered jointly by
the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. The
objective of this certificate program is to prepare professionals for a communications career specifically in
the tourism industry. It is also appropriate to provide tourism professionals who have gained communications
responsibilities with a broad overview of the basic concepts and tasks of mass communications. Hospitality
and Tourism will waive the prerequisites for students in the certificate program, with the exception of HFT 3866.
Core Requirements: 9 credit hours
PUR 3000 Principles of Public Relations (3)
ADV 3000 Principles of Advertising (3)
MMC 4936 Special Topics** (3)
**Special topics will be offered for non-SJMC students
Electives (9 credit hours)
HFT 3718 Travel and Tourism Systems (3)
HFT 3713 International Travel and Tourism (3)
HFT 3509 Tourism Destination Marketing (3)
HFT 3741 Planning Meetings and Conventions (3)
HFT 3770 Cruise Line Operations and Management (3)
HFT 3874 Role of Food Service in Tourism (3)
HFT 4762 Airline Management (3)
HFT 3754 Exposition and Events Management (3)
HFT 4802C Catering Management (3)
HFT 3866 Wine Technology, Merchandising and Marketing (3)
(Prerequisite: Minimum age 21)
Hospitality Studies Certificate - 15 credit hours
This certificate is designed to provide students maximum flexibility in choosing courses that reflect their needs and interests. Students select 15 credits in hospitality and tourism management courses to create their own certificate according to their particular interests.
Graduate Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management - 18 graduate credit hours
This program will consist of eighteen (18) credits of graduate level course work in Hospitality Management, Tourism Studies or a combination of both and will be designed by the student with close supervision by the School’s graduate advisor. This program is primarily designed for students who are intent upon improving their academic credentials for teaching at an accredited community college level academic program.
Cost
The cost of the graduate certificate program is based on tuition per credit hour and University fees. Click here to view the Tuition Chart.
Program Requirements
Students will be required to fulfill all admission requirements for the University Graduate School as well as for the Master of Science degree programs in Hospitality Management and Tourism Studies.
Hospitality Management Certificate
HFT 6296 Strategic Management (3)
HFT 6299 Case Studies (3)
- plus -
12 graduate credit hours
Tourism Studies Certificate
HFT 6562 Global Destination Marketing Organizations (3)
HFT 6706 Environmental Management Systems for Tourism (3)
- plus -
12 graduate credit hours
Non-Degree Seeking Students
Individuals currently employed in the hospitality or tourism field, who do not have the educational requirements to meet degree admission standards, may be interested in enrolling in certain specific courses to improve their skills and to enhance their chances for promotion. Any person currently employed in the field may register as a Non-Degree Seeking Student for a maximum of 15 undergraduate or 12 graduate semester hours.