Hospitality and Tourism Management Certification
Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m.
Session 1:  January 5-February 7, 2027
Session 2: March 3 – April 7, 2027
Online

This certificate is an educational program of study for those interested in expanding skills and
knowledge for personal and/or professional development in the tourism and hospitality industry. This includes working tourism and hospitality professionals who wish to hone their skills in management, public relations, current technology, and social trends, or graduate students wanting to augment their programs of study with an invaluable skill set. The certificate program prepares graduates for entry or advanced promotion into a wide range of management positions in culinary, food & beverage, lodging, attraction, and tourism related industries. The program is intended for those who desire skills needed
in the workforce at large. Students will learn regional and international facets of the hospitality and tourism industry with topics ranging from marketing, finances, safety, and employee management in the local billion-dollar tourism industry. The program is designed with a strong emphasis on applied skills. Students will have access to industry leaders, as well as experienced faculty and staff.  Once the course begins, there is no refund.

Curriculum
The certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management requires the completion of two six week sessions offered during the spring semester. Courses are offered on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m . The certificate is divided into two sessions and taught by a variety qualified leaders and faculty within the industry where students will focus on the specifically listed skillsets.

Non Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association Member Entire Program: $1,200
Session I Only: $900 
Session II Only: $900