Hospitality Management
- Interactive classes
- State-of-the-art kitchen
- Internship Experience
- Hospitality club
- Partnership: Russell's Steaks Chops & More
- Russell J. Salvatore School of Hospitality
The Certificate program in Hospitality Management is designed to serve students who plan to enter the workforce in hospitality, as well as those students who are interested in pursuing further education in the area of hospitality, but first wish to obtain a solid background in the major. This certificate program allows students to focus almost all of their academic work in the core hospitality curriculum. This program may be ideal for the individual desiring re-training to enter the hospitality industry or for someone who has been in the industry but wishes to obtain an academic credential and/or advance their career.
The curriculum combines traditional classroom learning, hands-on activities and industry internship experience to create a well-rounded learning experience. The certificate program is also closely aligned with the college's A.A.S. program in Hospitality Management, ensuring a clear path for transfer to a 2-year degree program if desired.
Career opportunities exist in the hospitality industry in hotels, restaurants, clubs, catering operations, food service providers, sales, production, travel and tourism, and many other related areas. The combination of meaningful classroom instruction, hands-on experience, and the hospitality internship culminate in a focused quality education for tomorrow's hospitality industry leaders.
Admission Requirements:
- High School diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED diploma with a minimum score of 2500
Minimum Program Requirements:
- A total of at least 35 semester hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0
- General Education Requirements:
GS100 College Seminar or GS102 College Success* - Program Requirements:*
HM101, HM102**, HM103, HM204**, HM205, HM207, HM210, HM212, HM276/HM277***.
Hospitality Electives (6 credits) - Other Requirements:
Uniforms consisting of a chef's coat, black pants, safety shoes, chef hat, name tag, dress white shirt and bow tie are required.
Transitional Studies courses if applicable
*A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required
** Lab Fees May Apply
***HM276/HM277 work hours may be challenged if a student has appropriate hospitality work experience. Portfolio presentation required.
Semester 1
16 / 18 Credits
| GS100 or GS102 | College Seminar or College Success | 1 / 3 |
| HM101 | Introduction to Hospitality | 3 |
| HM102 | Introduction to Food and Beverage Management | 3 |
| HM210 | Hospitality Sales and Marketing | 3 |
| HM212 | Human Resources Management in Hospitality | 3 |
| Hospitality Elective | 3 |
Semester 2
19 / 21 Credits
| HM103 | World Travel Geography and Cultural Awareness | 3 |
| HM204 | Food and Beverage Service and Sanitation | 3 |
| HM205 | Principals of Hotel & Resort Service and Management | 3 |
| HM207 | Leadership & Management in Hospitality | 3 |
| HM276 or HM277 | Hospitality Internship or Disney Internship Experience | 4 / 6 |
| Hospitality Elective | 3 |
Contact
Certificate
HEGIS Code Number 5010
Interim Director:
Rev. Robert M. Mock, M.Div., 716.827.2471
Office - Russell J. Salvatore School of Hospitality & Business
6681 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY 14221
