Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement

Program Overview

The Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement program at College of the Desert prepares students for entry-level positions in the hospitality industry, such as Housekeeper, Front Desk Clerk, and Reservations Clerk. The program covers various aspects of management and leadership within the hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel services, and special events. Graduates can pursue further education in hospitality management or enter the workforce directly.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement program at College of the Desert delves into various aspects of management and leadership within the hospitality industry, encompassing sectors such as hotels, restaurants, travel services, gaming and entertainment, recreation, managed services, and special events.

Objectives:

Graduates of the program will be equipped to compete for entry-level positions within the hospitality industry, such as Housekeeper, Front Desk Clerk, and Reservations Clerk. Additionally, the program provides a foundation for further education in hospitality management, with students having the option to pursue an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Hospitality Management for Employment Preparation or an AS degree in Hospitality Management for Transfer Preparation.

Program Description:

Course List:

• Required Courses: Hospitality Specific Courses (10-11 units)
• BUHM 047 Hospitality Law (3 units)
• BUHM 050 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (3 units)
• BUHM 051 Introduction to Food and Beverage Management (3 units)
• BUHM 095A Hotel & Restaurant Management Work Experience (1-2 units; maximum of 2 units may be used for work experience)
• General Business Management Courses (3 units)
• BUMA 094 Business Communications (3 units)
• Accounting/Financial Course (3-4 units)
• Select 1 course from the following:
• BUAC 020A Financial Accounting (4 units)
• BUAC 020B Managerial Accounting (4 units)
• BUAC 050 Accounting in the Business Environment (3 units)
• BUAC 051 Accounting for Entrepreneurs & Business Managers (3 units)
• Office Technology Courses (4 units)
• Select 4 units from the following:
• AIS 002A Introductory Microsoft Outlook (1 unit)
• AIS 003A Introductory Microsoft Word (1 unit)
• AIS 004A Introductory PowerPoint (1 unit)
• AIS 007A Introductory Excel (1 unit)
• CIS 010 Computer Literacy (4 units)
• Employability Soft Skills (1-3 units)
• Select 1 - 3 units from the following:
• AIS 012 Office Support Skills (3 units)
• EMP 010 New World of Work Skills: Adaptability (0.5 unit)
• EMP 011 New World of Work Skills: Self-Awareness (0.5 unit)
• EMP 012 New World of Work Skills: Digital Fluency (0.5 unit)
• EMP 013 New World of Work Skills: Communication (0.5 unit)
• EMP 014 New World of Work Skills: Collaboration (0.5 unit)
• EMP 015 New World of Work Skills: Empathy (0.5 unit)
• EMP 016 New World of Work Skills: Analysis and Solution Mindset (0.5 unit)
• EMP 017 New World of Work Skills: Resilience (0.5 unit)
• EMP 018 New World of Work Skills: Entrepreneurial Mindset (0.5 unit)
• EMP 019 New World of Work Skills: Social Diversity/Awareness (0.5 unit)

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Housekeeper
• Front Desk Clerk
• Reservations Clerk
• Event Coordinator
• Manager Trainee