Tourism and Hospitality Management Proficiency Certificate

Essential Finance, Marketing and Management Skills for Success

Learn how to enter one of the area’s largest industries. Gain the foodservice, human resources, customer service and leadership knowledge for exciting careers in tourism and hospitality operations. Course topics include hotel management, food and beverage management, and hospitality marketing. Credits from this program count toward the Tourism and Hospitality Management associate degree, allowing you to achieve your educational goals at your own pace.

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Tour Guides and Escorts – est. salary $34,787*
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks – est. salary $44,226
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks – est. salary $31,456

 

**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Courses and Completion Sequence

The following courses and sequence of courses is designed for the optimal success and completion of the Tourism and Hospitality Management Proficiency Certificate degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor.

Semester 1

Course Number and Name Prerequisites Credits
THM 110 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry   3 credits
THM 112 - Introduction to Tourism THM 110, which may be taken concurrently 3 credits
THM 130 - Hotel Management THM 110, which may be taken concurrently 3 credits

Semester 2

Course Number and Name Prerequisites Credits
THM 180 - Human Resource Management THM 110 3 credits
THM 276 - Food and Beverage Management THM 110 3 credits
THM 278 - Hospitality Marketing   3 credits

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