Hospitality and Tourism Management, Certificate

The Hospitality and Tourism (HOST) field is the world's largest business. This field has the highest percentage of entrepreneurs of any segment of global business and is integral to the Pacific Northwest's economy and communities. HOSTers learn transferrable management skills and apply this learning to exciting industries based on their interests in areas like lodging, airlines/airports, food & beverage, cruise lines, casinos, sustainable recreation and parks (e.g. ecotourism), event planning, and more. A one-year certificate prepares students to enter industry in career pathways and potentially continue on to complete an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

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Program Requirements

Prerequisites

Some or all of the following are required. Talk to a faculty adviser.

Some classes may have entry requirements not listed here.
Keyboarding and basic computer skills.

Specific Requirements

Program Core Courses

HOST 100 - Introduction to Hospitality/Tourism
HOST 139 - Career Planning and Preparation
HOST 145 - Planning and Preparation for Supervisors, Managers, and Leaders
HOST 164 - Customer Service Operations
HOST 165 - Management, Supervision, and Leadership
Choose a total of 13 HOST course credits.

Total Core Credits: 34

Program Supporting Courses

PE 160 - First Aid, CPR and AED
OR
BSTEC 120 - Introduction to MS Office Software (3 credits)
OR
BSTEC 165 - Microsoft Excel

Total Supporting Course Credits: 3

Related Instruction Courses

Communication

Select 1 course from the following:

Computation

HOST 210 - Budgeting and Revenue Management

Human Relations

Select 1 course from the following

Total Related Instruction Credits: 15

Total Program Credits: 52

Program Outcomes

Utilize the fundamental vocabulary and operating principles of the hospitality/tourism industry.
Act in accordance with professional ethics and values of the hospitality/tourism industry.
Identify, compile and evaluate specific company/agency information against industry benchmarks for making major business decisions.
Employ principles of professionalism and best practices relevant to the hospitality/tourism industry.
Communicate effectively through listening, speaking and writing to diverse audiences in the hospitality/tourism industry.
Identify and utilize relevant computer systems, software and technology applications in the hospitality/tourism industry.
Identify suitable employment opportunities by matching personal and professional interests and abilities with positions within the the hospitality/tourism profession.
Explain the importance of professionals in the hospitality/tourism industry keeping current with news and emerging trends through conference/tradeshows, professional literature, electronic sources, etc.

Program Notes

This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA and a minimim 2.0 GPA in each coure to attain a certificate or AAS.
Not all classes are offered every quarter, at night online or on the weekends.
This program offers flexible registration and open-entry enrollment.
Coursework is highly interactive and includes field-based internships.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Code

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Description	Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt C45
Academic Plan	HMMHTC45
CIP Code	52.0904