Program Overview
The Hospitality and Event Planning certificate prepares students for entry-level roles in the hospitality industry. The program covers hospitality concepts, event management, marketing, and tourism policy. Graduates may find employment as front desk agents, hotel registration clerks, or event coordinators, with starting wages around $16.14 per hour.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Hospitality and Event Planning certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level work in fields that serve visitors on the Olympic Peninsula. Foundation courses introduce students to hospitality, event management, and budget spreadsheets. Core courses expand student knowledge and skills in marketing, tourism policy, and planning.
Objectives:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts related to hospitality services
- Plan, organize and facilitate events
- Apply customer service skills in a business setting
- Develop an operational and marketing plan for an event
- Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems related to hospitality and event planning
Outline:
Program Content and Structure:
The program consists of 45 credits, which can be completed in three quarters. The curriculum includes a combination of foundation and core courses, as well as a sample schedule for a full-time student starting in the fall quarter.
Course Schedule:
- First Quarter (Fall)
- AMATH 121: Applied Math for Professional & Tech Programs I (5 credits)
- ENGL& 101: English Composition I (5 credits)
- HOSP 100: Introduction to Hospitality (5 credits)
- Second Quarter (Winter)
- AOS 106: Introduction to Microsoft Excel (5 credits)
- HOSP 120: Ecotourism (5 credits)
- HOSP 230: Event Planning (5 credits)
- Third Quarter (Spring)
- HOSP 130: Hospitality and Tourism Marketing (5 credits)
- HOSP 140: Food and Beverage Management (2 credits)
Careers:
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the Hospitality and Event Planning certificate may find positions with a variety of hospitality companies and organizations in the public and private sectors. Wages often begin around $16.14/hour.
Potential Career Paths:
- Front desk agent
- Hotel registration clerk
- Event and banquet coordinator
Entry Requirements:
Students entering this program should have good familiarity with computer software and hardware in the Windows or MAC environment. Students are required to place into the English and math/applied math courses required for the program.
