Code: CERT.HOSP.MGMT

The Hospitality Management and Event Planning Certificate Program provides students with a comprehensive foundation for a career in event planning, catering, foodservice and hospitality through high quality practical coursework. This program reflects the changes that the hospitality industry has undergone and prepares students for employment in hospitality careers (hotels, restaurants, beverage, catering, event planning, travel, and lodging).

It is designed also to aid working professionals who wish to increase their job value by refreshing their customer service and leadership skills. Additionally, basic food preparation, menu planning, food purchasing, budgeting and beverage management are introduced. Typically, students can complete the certificate program in two semesters. This certificate program is embedded into the AAS degree program. Students who wish to advance to a two-year degree can transfer all 30 credits into the 60-credit AAS degree at Bergen Community College.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Create menus that reflect marketing, aesthetic, financial, and nutritional needs of the hospitality industry
2. Differentiate the varieties of beverages and assess their affinity to foods.
3. Design and execute events that align with the needs of various clients
4. Develop the skills that lead to managerial roles in event planning, hotels, foodservice, tourism, retail and/or catering enterprises.

Program Content

The program begins with an introduction to various facets of the hospitality and event industry where students identify the key areas that base different types of events and other hospitality venues.

After learning classroom theory, students then apply their knowledge by planning, preparing, budgeting, execution in various settings.

Additionally, menu planning, purchasing, forecasting and leadership are applied and analyzed, thereby increasing marketability in hospitality and event planning.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Manager: Cafe, Corporate Sales, Meeting, Room Services, Food & Beverage	Concierge	Front Desk Clerk
Assistant: Catering, Events Manager, Director of Hotel Sales	Associate: Front Office, Guest Room Sales, Guest Services	Housekeeping Supervisor
Reservations Agent	Sales Coordinator