Event and Hospitality Management

Careers in Hospitality

The professional work experience and education you gain in this program prepare you for a wide range of hospitality careers.

Apply Your Credits Toward a Degree

This Event and Hospitality Management certificate builds career-ready skills and provides a pathway to a related FLCC degree.

Credits from this certificate apply toward the Event and Hospitality Management A.A.S. program, helping you continue your education without starting over. With an associate degree, you'll be well-positioned to advance quickly in your career or to enter a bachelor's degree program.

Our advisors help you choose the right courses and stay on track to transfer as many credits as possible.

Learn from Industry Experts

Gain 300 hours of real-world training through our professional work experience program. Hone your skills with the support of regional experts in wineries, restaurants, hotels, and event centers. Our work experience program provides more flexibility than traditional internships, so you can develop the expertise you need for your personal career goals while networking with employers.

Course Highlight: HOS 105 Orientation to Hospitality

Meet with over a dozen Finger Lakes hospitality and tourism leaders in our signature first-year experience course, Orientation to Hospitality. Designed as a guest lecture series, this course introduces you to a range of professional occupations, best practices, and current developments in the industry. Discover unique careers and opportunities while learning from experienced business owners, hotel managers, and event planners.

Event and Hospitality Management Courses

Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• ACC 101 - Principles of Financial Accounting
• BUS 224 - Human Resource Management
• BUS 227 - Business Law
• CUL 120 - Foodservice Sanitation
• CUL 190 - Food and Beverage Cost Controls
• HOS 100 - Introduction to Tourism
• HOS 105 - Orientation to Hospitality
• HOS 160 - Bar and Beverage Management
• HOS 232 - Event Management

Visit our academic catalog for a complete list of program requirements. Review prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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