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This Career Certificate is intended for those students interested in working in the Hospitality Industry. This certificate provides the necessary skills and background to enter the Hospitality workforce. The students who earn this certificate will be able to seamlessly continue a degree in Hospitality Management.
Student learning outcomes:
Depending upon a student's placement or for transfer purposes, this program may have pre-requisite(s). See a pathway coordinator or student development specialist for advisement.
This course introduces the various fields of business study. Topics include economic systems, small business development, forms of U.S. businesses, management, marketing, accounting, finance, banking, and ethics. It prepares for higher-level business studies and is excellent for non-business majors who wish to gain an introduction to financial and economic survival leading to successful financial planning.
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course will provide students with an overview of the hospitality industry. It will provide insight into Hotel and Restaurant terminologies,operations,and business practices.Travel tourism and service concepts.
BU 101 - Introduction to Business
Offered periodically
Participants develop an understanding of sanitation and safety concepts in the operation of a food service establishment. Areas of Concentration include current laws, food-borne illnesses, storage for food, protecting food in preparation and serving. HACCP and updated food codes.
BU 101 - Introduction to Business
Offered periodically
This course focuses on the stages of the writing process and includes a formal research paper. A variety of writing and reading assignments are designed to develop analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- General Education Course
College Level or with applicable co-requisite
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course prepares students for effective public speaking presentations. Students research, organize, write, and deliver a variety of speeches designed to inform, persuade, motivate, and entertain in diverse public settings.
Supportive lab services are available to support students for the mastery of the art of public speaking. The lab will provide opportunity for engagement, one-on-one coaching, mentoring and tutoring that will foster innovations in speaking publically, professionally and personally. Materials used inthe lab will be comprised of the OER textbook and supplemental materials found on the Libguides.
College Level or with applicable co-requisite
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
This course explores the basic skills in arithmetic computation necessary for business operations. It also reviews fundamentals of arithmetic processes, fractions, decimals, percentages, problem solving, trade and cash discounts, borrowing and lending money, and determining markup. The material covered offers a basis for subsequent courses in accounting, merchandising, and related business subjects.
MA 025A - Algebra A
Fall
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the real-world knowledge and skills needed for a long-term career in the lodging industry. Emphasis is placed on all areas of the hotel including food & beverage, front desk, guest services, reservations, housekeeping, restaurant service, banquet set-up, security and more.
BU 117 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Offered periodically
This course provides the information necessary to successfully manage an alcoholic beverage operation. An overview is provided in the areas of bar design and equipment, inventory management, purchasing, controlling costs, and sanitation procedures. Legal and social responsibilities of an alcohol beverage operation are discussed.
BU 117 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Offered periodically
The proper techniques and strategies necessary for employment in the business sector are explored. Proper mental preparation and job seeking opportunities are discussed. In addition, emphasis is on resume preparation, interviewing techniques, and pre- and post-interview letters. Students participate in videotaped mock interviews.
15 college credits completed
Fall
This course provides students with an opportunity to intern in a hospitality setting, providing firsthand experience in some major areas of a restaurant and hotel. The Business Administration Department will secure the internships, which can be a paid or unpaid position. Supervision is provided by the College through on-the-job visits and individual progress reports. The individuals must be recommended by the Business Administration Department and selected by the cooperating employer.
BU 117 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
BU 121 - Sanitation and Safety in Food Service Operations
Offered periodically
This course provides the knowledge necessary to function as a fluent computer user in today’s technological society. Topics include computer terminology, computer hardware and software
capabilities, what makes a computer powerful, the societal impact of computers, ergonomics, ethical computing behavior, information privacy, and computer security. Students complete projects encompassing Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), as well as an 0information literacy project focusing on effective use of the Web. Students with no computing experience are encouraged to complete a computing keyboarding course (CIS 103) before taking this course.
Fall, Spring, Summer
