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Food and Beverage Management - Hospitality Management Certificate (Career)

Application Code 267

For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.

This certificate is designed for those who seek to achieve basic skills and knowledge that will prepare them to find employment in various segments of hospitality and tourism, with a particular focus on the food and beverage service arena. Students selecting this certificate may have background experience in the field or be seeking a career area. The courses required in the certificate are applicable to the A.A.S. degree in Hospitality Management.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMGT-100Culinary Basics

1

HMGT-101Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

3

HMGT-111Foodservice Safety and Sanitation

1

HMGT-120Food Preparation I

3

HMGT-164Event Management

3

HMGT-250Food and Beverage Management and Service

3

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
HMGT-220Food Preparation II

3

HMGT-225Hospitality Purchasing and Cost Control

3

HMGT-260Fundamentals of Wines, Spirits and Beers

3

HMGT-285Dining Room Service

1

HMGT-290Food and Beverage Management Field Internship

1

-Elective*

3

*Electives – Select from the following:

Course NumberTitleCredits
BMGT-120Small Business Management

3

ENTR-101Entrepreneurship and Creativity

3

HMGT-160Introduction to Travel and Tourism

2

HMGT-165Introduction to the Cruise Ship Industry

3

NUTR-211Nutrition

3

Total Credit Hours: 27-28

For important information about this program, including the graduation rate and median debt of students who completed, please visit www.howardcc.edu/disclosure-food-and-beverage-management.