Tourism Operations and Management Certificate
19 Credits
Certificates in Hospitality and Tourism may be completed by students working towards an AAS in Hospitality Management. The certificates are also appropriate for students looking to gain knowledge in the hospitality and tourism industry, to either change careers or obtain leadership skills towards a promotion within the industry. At least one-third of the credits required for these certificates must be completed at Normandale.
Required Courses – 19 Credits
| HSMA 1103 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management | (4 cr) |
| HSMA 2100 | Casino Management and Operations | (4 cr) |
| HSMA 2144 | Food/Beverage Management and Cost Control | (4 cr) |
| GEOG 1102 | Human Geography | (3 cr) |
Complete one of the following three courses:
| HSMA 2096 | Hospitality Management Internship | (2-4 cr) |
| HSMA 2097 | Senior Hospitality Internship | (4 cr) |
| HSMA 2098 | International Internship | (4 cr) |
Other Certificate Requirements
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
- Earn at least one third of the required certificate credits from Normandale.
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Data compiled by the colleges and universities of Minnesota State is available at www.normandale.edu/ge