Hotel Operations Certificate (CAS.HOTEO)

Certificate in Applied Science

24 Credit Hours

This certificate will equip students with the skills necessary to understand and apply basic hotel industry concepts, including knowledge of operations, guest services, software applications, sales, and marketing. Students will be prepared for entry-level employment in hotels, bed and breakfast operations, timeshares, resorts, other lodging operations, and related fields.

Major Requirements

HOS 140 - The Hospitality Industry Credit: 3
HOS 150 - Hotel Management Credit: 3
HOS 157 - Hospitality Service Credit: 3
HOS 160 - Purchasing for Hospitality Credit: 3
HOS 164 - Travel and Tourism Credit: 3
HOS 258 - Convention Management Credit: 3
HOS 262 - Hospitality Software Applications Credit: 3
HOS 265 - Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law Credit: 3

Total: 24

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

Note: Please be aware that certain certificates offered by the Culinary Institute of Charleston require multiple prerequisites before starting the certificate.