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Hospitality Certificate

Overview

Two people checking into a hotel with two staff at the front desk.

The hospitality certificate is a certificate program within the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

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 dean of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Courses:

ACCT 301Computerized Accounting

3

BADM 346Human Resource Management

3

BADM 369Business Ethics and Critical Thinking

3

 

BADM 497Business Administration Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education

1-12

One to Three Credits

 

MRKT 386Retailing: Virtual and Brick-and-Mortar

3

Choose one of the following:

ACCT 302Payroll Accounting

3

BADM 357Visual Merchandising, Design, and Storytelling

3

BADM 436Staffing and Workforce Diversity

3

BADM 452Compensation Management

3

BOTE 210Business Communication

3

FIN 326Managerial Finance

3

Total Credit Hours:16-18