Hospitality Certificate

Overview

This certificate will prepare our students with management concepts including accounting and finance, marketing, strategic management, human resource management, as well as analytical skills as they pertain specifically to the hospitality industry. This accredited certificate will challenge students and sharpen their skills to gain an advantage in the workplace.  

Degree available DSUlive, Williston, and online

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Hospitality Certificate?

Professionals who excel in customer service and enjoy meeting and interacting with people from around the world might be a good fit for a career in hospitality. There are many choices in this field, such as hotel work, tourism, restaurant positions, and catering jobs. Careers range from entry-level to executive management.

Possible Career Paths

• Front Desk Agent
• Tour Guide
• Concierge
• Wedding Planner
• Travel Agent
• Event Manager
• Sales and Marketing Manager

Requirements

Note: To enroll in the courses below, student must meet the following requirements: Meet prerequisite requirements, or prior approval by the chair of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Courses:

ACCT 301	Computerized Accounting	3
BADM 346	Human Resource Management	3
BADM 369	Business Ethics and Critical Thinking	3
BADM 497	Business Administration Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education	1-12
	One to Three Credits
MRKT 386	Retailing: Virtual and Brick-and-Mortar	3

Choose one of the following:

ACCT 302	Payroll Accounting	3
BADM 357	Visual Merchandising, Design, and Storytelling	3
BADM 436	Staffing and Workforce Diversity	3
BADM 452	Compensation Management	3
BOTE 210	Business Communication	3
FIN 326	Managerial Finance	3

Total Credit Hours:

16-18