Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Industry Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Industry Studies accommodates the needs of two kinds of students. First, there are those who have earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to obtain a foundation for a career in hospitality without yet committing to a master’s program. Others already hold graduate degrees but seek education in a new career area or specialization within the industry.

To earn a graduate certificate, students may take any of the four concentrations within the Master’s in Hospitality Industry Studies, or any five courses in the program with the approval of the program director. Courses in the graduate certificate program may be used to satisfy some course requirements for the master’s. When enrolled in the graduate certificate, you may apply to the Master of Science in Hospitality Industry Studies, and the majority of students transfer into the degree program.

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• Faculty and Administration
• Student Affairs
• Professional Development