Hospitality Management
Kent State’s Hospitality Management Certificate provides targeted training for professionals interested in advancing their skills in the hospitality industry. This online program covers essential areas like event planning, tourism management, and customer service excellence, equipping students with the knowledge to thrive in roles within hotels, restaurants, event venues, and more. Graduates are well-prepared for success in hospitality management careers.
Hospitality Management Undergraduate Certificate Program Overview
The Hospitality Management undergraduate certificate provides entry level management skills for those interested in employment or a career in the field.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to
- Identify and apply the knowledge and skills necessary for hospitality and tourism operations&
- Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization
- Demonstrate competence in the communication skills necessary for hospitality and tourism management
Hospitality Management Undergraduate Certificate Program Admissions Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.
For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
Important Dates
Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| BMRT 11009 | INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| HEM 13022 | SANITATION AND SAFETY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES | 3 |
| HEM 13023 | FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOD PRODUCTION | 3 |
| HEM 13024 | INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HEM 33050 | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT | 2 |
| Certificate Electives, choose from the following: | 6 | |
| ACTT 11000 | ACCOUNTING I: FINANCIAL | |
| BMRT 21050 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING TECHNOLOGY | |
| COMM 15000 | INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) | |
| ENOL 14600 | INTRODUCTION TO ENOLOGY | |
| HEM 23030 | HOTEL OPERATIONS | |
| HEM 23336 | CLUB MANAGEMENT | |
| HEM 33020 | LEGAL ISSUES IN THE HOSPITALITY AND EVENT INDUSTRY | |
| HEM 37377 | CASINO MANAGEMENT AND GAMING OPERATIONS | |
| HEM 41095 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT | |
| HEM 43231 | FOOD, WINE AND BEVERAGE PAIRING | |
| IT 11000 | INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS | |
| NUTR 23511 | SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) | |
| VIN 11800 | INTRODUCTION TO BREWING | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 20 | |
Hospitality Management Undergraduate Certificate Program Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
$335.57 Lower Division Courses (18 ch) $393.35 Upper Division Courses (2 ch) | $1,006.71 Lower Division Courses $1,180.05 Upper Division Courses | $6,800 part-time1 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
$345.57 Lower Division Courses (18 ch) $403.35 Upper Division Courses (2 ch) | $1,036.71 Lower Division Courses $1,180.05 Upper Division Courses | $7,000 part-time2 |
1The $335.57 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses and $393.35 for UPPER division courses applies to part-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester. This certificate was calculated at 18 credits at lower division ($6,040.26) and 2 credits at upper division ($786.70) as an average. The flat-rate semester fee of $3,692.65 for LOWER division courses and $4,327.54 for UPPER division courses applies to full-time Ohio resident undergraduate students taking between 12-18 credit hours per semester.
2The $345.57 per-credit-hour tuition rate for LOWER division courses and $403.35 for UPPER division courses applies to part-time non-Ohio resident undergraduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester, PLUS a $10 surcharge per credit hour of actual credits taken (between 12-18 semester credits or $120-$180). This certificate was calculated at 18 credits at lower division and 2 credits at upper division plus the $10 surcharge per credit as an average.
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
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