Hospitality Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate

The hospitality industry is a vast sector which includes several sub-sectors, such as hotels, restaurants, casinos, festivals and entertainment, meetings and events, attractions and cruise ships (among many others), which are constantly evolving. A Certificate in Hospitality Management & Entrepreneurship will provide students with a robust education in hospitality entrepreneurship, strategy and management, equipping them with outstanding knowledge, skills, and competencies to thrive in various roles in the hospitality industry and beyond.
The Certificate in Hospitality Management & Entrepreneurship will be awarded to all NTC undergraduate students who successfully complete four courses, totaling twelve (12) credit hours, from the list of eligible courses below. The minimum GPA requirement for the certificate is 2.000. Separate lists are provided to outline the pathways through which Business (BSM) and non-Business Students may fulfill the requirements for the Certificate.
BSM STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Any of the following set of courses may be taken: | ||
| Entrepreneurial Hospitality | ||
| Global Industry Immersion (Summer Study Abroad Program) | ||
| Cases in Hospitality | ||
| Special Topics Ex: "Festivals & Entertainment Management" | ||
| Managing Hospitality Organizations | ||
| BSMs may also choose one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Employment Law | ||
or FINE 4170 | Financial Modeling | |
or MGMT 4160 | Leadership | |
or MKTG 4155 | Brand Management | |
or MKTG 4220 | Sales Management | |
or MKTG 4250 | Social and Online Marketing | |
| Total Credits Needed: | 12 | |
The certificate must be completed concurrently with an undergraduate degree. No more than one course from the certificate may overlap with a student's major requirements. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor to determine whether any of the courses listed above may be applied to both their major and the certificate.
NON-BSM STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Any of the following set of courses may be taken: | ||
| Entrepreneurial Hospitality | ||
| Global Industry Immersion (Summer Study Abroad Program) | ||
| Cases in Hospitality | ||
| Special Topics Ex: "Festivals & Entertainment Management" | ||
| Non-BSMs may also choose one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Strategic Leadership in Practice | ||
or SLAM 3030 | Marketing Strategies | |
or SLAM 3050 | Public Relations | |
or SLAM 3100 | Digital Entrepreneurship | |
or ECON 3810 | Labor Economics | |
| Total Credits Needed: | 12 | |
The certificate must be completed concurrently with an undergraduate degree. No more than one course from the certificate may overlap with a student's major requirements. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor to determine whether any of the courses listed above may be applied to both their major and the certificate.
Program String and Field of Study: BSCER_UG, HOST
For more information, contact the A. B. Freeman School of Business