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Lodging Management - Hospitality Management Certificate (Career)

Application Code 268

For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.

This certificate is designed for those who seek to achieve basic skills and knowledge that will prepare them to find employment in various segments of hospitality and tourism, with a focus on the lodging arena. Students selecting this certificate may have background experience in the field or be seeking a career area. The courses required in the certificate are applicable to the A.A.S. degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
HMGT 101Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

3

HMGT 163Introduction to Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions

3

HMGT 225Hospitality Purchasing and Cost Control

3

HMGT 242Lodging Management and Operations

3

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
HMGT 180Hospitality Management Internship

2

HMGT 244Managing the Housekeeping Operation

2

HMGT 250Food and Beverage Management and Service

3

HMGT 285Dining Room Service

1

Electives – Select 3 credits from the following:

Course NumberTitleCredits
BMGT 120Small Business Management

3

HUMN 115Entrepreneurship and Creativity

3

HMGT 165Introduction to the Cruise Ship Industry

3

NUTR 211Nutrition

3

Total Credit Hours: 23

For important information about this program, including the graduation rate and median debt of students who completed, please visit www.howardcc.edu/disclosure-lodging-management.