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Begin your career in the booming hospitality and tourism industry. With the Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate, you'll learn what it takes to manage hotels, resorts and other destinations, plan special events, conferences, trade shows and festivals, plan business and recreational travel, market destinations and more. With courses in cultural and sustainable tourism, you will learn how to make travel experiences more meaningful, impactful and mindful of people, cultural heritage and the environment.
The program is designed to quickly prepare for the hositality and tourism industry. Benefits of the program include:
This 18 credit-hour certificate program will provide students with knowledge of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) sector of the hospitality industry. Participants will engage in the convention and tourism sector from a business viewpoint. After completing the certificate program, students will be eligible to work in entry-level convention and tourism management in hotels, convention centers and special event venues.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FSM 103 | Hospitality and Resort Operations | 3 |
Description: Provides students with an overview of principles and practices of managing a variety of resort facilities and their affiliated recreational activities. A wide range of topics including guest services, front office operations, housekeeping management, and food and beverage operations. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| FSM 104 | Event Management and Special Tourism | 3 |
Description: Dives into the details of planning, organizing, and executing events in the tourism industry. Students will learn the fundamentals of destination management, international tourism, and event planning. Topics include budgeting, marketing and logistics for festivals and large-scale events. Students will discover how to create memorable experiences that meet the needs and expectations of event attendees. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| FSM 153 | Convention Sales and Services | 3 |
Description: Equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of trade show and meeting sales and services. Students will learn key topics in the industry including revenue management and contracting. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| FSM 256 | Sustainable Tourism | 3 |
Description: Explores the principles, practices, and challenges of sustainable tourism development. This course provides students with a comprehensive approach to how tourism can be managed in a way that respects the environment, supports local communities, and preserves cultural heritage for future generations. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| FSM 260 | Tourism and Destination Management | 3 |
Description: Provides students with a business perspective on issues most important to the tourism industry by exploring destination management, the economic and social impacts of tourism, and global issues in tourism. Best practices through international insights are also discussed. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| FSM 262 | Cultural Tourism | 3 |
Description: Provides a comprehensive overview of the six categories of cultural tourism: visual arts, rituals, traditions, performing arts, events, and nature are discussed. Students will learn the principles, practices, and philosophies that affect the cultural, social, economic, psychological, and marketing aspects of human travel and the tourism industry. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Spring 2025 | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
For more information about hospitality and tourism courses, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.